Beautiful Brisbane, the capital jewel in sunny Queensland's crown. Its unique mixture of tropical sophistication and country town friendliness make it a preferred destination for many travellers. Regular visitors seeking good value often choose Brisbane apartments over other forms of accommodation, leaving more budget for the wide variety of attractions Brisbane has to offer.

Some Brisbane apartments such as the Southbank holiday apartments are specifically suited for short term visitors. Brisbane has a largely subtropical climate, meaning winters are warm and the summer months are balmy, although humidity can be high. An engaging city to delve into at any time of the year. If you are looking for short term Brisbane apartments during the summer, then be sure to book something with air conditioning such as the Southbank holiday apartments.

There is plenty to do in an around Brisbane that is suitable for families. One of the most popular Brisbane attractions is the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. This is the largest Koala sanctuary in the world, and is home to anything up to 150 Koalas at any one time. Younger visitors can get close to native animals, including contact with koalas and kangaroos.

If you are staying in your choice of Brisbane apartments close to the city centre, and enjoy the arts, then you are in for a real treat in the form of the Queensland Cultural Centre. This impressive site contains such well known Brisbane attractions as the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, the Queensland Art Gallery and the Queensland Conservatorium. An incredibly diverse arts centre, truly world class in every sense.

If you have chosen to stay in the Southbank holiday apartments then you will have very easy access to the Southbank area. This was originally the site of the 1988 World Expo; it has been transformed into an urban wonder - open green space near the heart of the city. It offers exciting retail options, with excellent opportunities to replenish at its many eateries and watering holes. The Southbank area wakes early, and is stays vibrant until well into the night.

In venturing from your Brisbane apartment "home base", the Museum of Brisbane is your first stop on a historical tour. This outstanding record of Brisbane's history and culture offers two distinct exhibitions, each contained on a different floor. The first portrays the City of Brisbane from its inception, the other a catalogue of work from many of Brisbane's most famous artists.

The City Botanic Gardens are nearby, and open to the public, offering a natural respite at all hours. Paths and tracks weave throughout the greenery, providing enjoyment for amblers and cyclists alike. All in all by renting one of the many Brisbane apartments available for your stay in the city you will find you have a home away from home to use as a base of operations to explore this incredible area.