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Brisbane
Aboriginal name: Meanjin (pronounced Me-an-jin)
Sun-soaked Brisbane offers urban sophistication combined with an enviable proximity to nature.
Brisbane at a glance for business events
- Island life: Explore nearby Moreton Island and snorkel the famous shipwrecks.
- Bridge climb: See Brisbane city from above as you scale Story Bridge.
- Wildlife sanctuaries: Meet a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
The traditional name for Brisbane is Meanjin, meaning ‘the place of the blue water lilies.’ Brisbane was founded upon the homelands of the Turrbal and Yuggera peoples, whose Country stretches north from Elimbah Creek, south to the Logan River and inland as far as Moggill. Discover Brisbane's thriving First Nations culture with a range of unforgettable tours and experiences.
- Traditional name for Central Brisbane: Meanjin (pronounced Me-an-jin)
- First Nations Peoples: Turrbal and Yuggera peoples
- Traditional languages: Yugara
- How to say g’day in Yugara: Gurumba bigi
Brisbane provides many accessible options for exploring the city. You'll find a range of accessible accommodation, wheelchair-friendly experiences and activities for travellers with sensory sensitivities.
- Arrival: Brisbane Airport provides special assistance for people with disabilities – including hidden disabilities – throughout the airport journey.
- Getting around: The TransLink website provides information on city trains, while Brisbane City Council buses have low floors and ramps. All CityCat river ferries and most ferry terminals are also fully accessible.
- Venues: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre has a range of acccessible facilities and services.
- Accessible experience highlights: Exceptional staff are on hand to help wheelchair users and people with disabilities revel in the views from the Wheel of Brisbane. People travelling with mobility aids can also embark on a Brisbane Whale Watching cruise to spot the migrating ocean giants. Tangalooma Island Resort offers beach access ramps and submersible wheelchairs for dolphin encounters.
- Helpful resources: Changing Places is a great resource for those needing highly accessible bathrooms.
Weather
| Season | Month | Av. max temp |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Dec - Feb | 29°C | 84°F |
| Autumn | Mar - May | 28°C | 82°F |
| Winter | Jun - Aug | 22°C | 72°F |
| Spring | Sep - Nov | 28°C | 82°F |
