ISMRT 2025 Australia & New Zealand Chapters Joint Meeting
Brisbane Information
Brisbane is a vibrant, friendly, lifestyle city – home to leading scientific research and a thriving industry hub. Located on the east coast in the heart of Australia’s premier tourist region, Brisbane is close to some of the world’s greatest natural attractions. With year-round temperate climate, Brisbane is a dynamic cosmopolitan city with a relaxed, welcoming alfresco lifestyle. Bike paths and riverside walkways make walking and cycling around Brisbane a scenic delight. Alive with lush parks, tropical gardens and with its own inner-city man-made beach at South Bank, inner-city Brisbane offers the perfect refuge for locals and visitors alike.
CBD and South Bank
While in South Bank, you may like to:
- Visit the Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), located across two adjacent riverside buildings, to discover the history of Queensland art as well as contemporary exhibitions.
- Relax at Streets Beach – Brisbane’s unique man-made beach and swimming lagoon in the parkland.
- Learn about Queensland’s natural history at the Queensland Museum.
- Walk or cycle along the riverside to Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park and take in the view!
Across the river from South Bank is the city centre, and this is accessible for pedestrians over Victoria Bridge. Some popular sites in the city include Brisbane City Hall, Queen Street Mall, Roma Street Parklands, Eagle Street Pier, and the City Botanic Gardens. Learn more about what to see and do in Brisbane at visitbrisbane.com.au.
A popular way to explore Brisbane is via the City Cat services, which operate regularly along with a network of 25 riverside terminals. Paper tickets can be purchased on board the City Cat vessel (cash only) and are valid for a two-hour period
Activities To Do When in Brisbane (CBD & Southbank)
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary offers immersive wildlife experiences, koala cuddles, and educational encounters along the river.
- Tangalooma Island Resort offers a day trip including a guided snorkel tour through the magical Tangalooma Shipwrecks of Moreton Island.
- At Maiala Rain Forest, you can enjoy a wonderful place to have a picnic, barbecue or walk, where you feel the cool shade of the rainforest as you wander along one of five walking tracks.
- Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) and Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) in Brisbane showcase diverse art collections, exhibitions, and contemporary masterpieces.
Explore the wonders of Queensland and its incredible destinations. Attend your event and extend your stay for an unforgettable holiday. Discover why Queensland is deemed the ultimate destination.