Essential Information
Climate
Southeast Queensland has hot summers, often with high humidity.
Sub-tropical thunderstorms are common from December to April. June to August is mild or cool. Most rain falls from November to April.
Opening hours
Shops Generally Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm; Sat 9am-4pm. Late-night shopping until 9pm on Thu.
Large stores open Sun until 4pm.
Suburban corner shops often open daily 8am-8pm or later.
Banks Mon-Thu 9:30am-4pm; Fri 9:30am-5pm
Public holidays
1 January, 26 January (Australia Day), Good Friday, Easter Monday, 25 April (Anzac Day), 1st Mon in May (Labour Day), 2nd Mon in June (Queen's birthday), 1st Mon in August (banks only), 14th August (Show Day) 25-6 December (Christmas & Boxing Day). School autumn holidays are mid-December to late January.
Public Transportation
For all timetable and ticket enquiries (buses, ferries and trains), call 13 1230 (daily 6am-10pm) www.translink.com.au
Trains
The CityTrain network services include the city (Roma Street, Central Station, Brunswick Street & Fortitude Valley) and lines to Ipswich in the west, Gold Coast and Cleveland in the south and Caboolture and Ferny Grove in the north.
The Airtrain, runs between Brisbane Airport, Brisbane and the Gold Coast
13 1230 Buy tickets from booths or machines, and enter platforms via the automatic barriers.
Buses
Brisbane's buses are yellow and green , except for the City Circle bus which yellow and blue. Ordinary tickets can be bought on board, but special passes should be bought from the driver or ticket sales outlets.
Coachtrans 3238 4700 operates buses to the Gold Coast.
Suncoast Pacific 3236 1901 runs buses to the Sunshine Coast
Brisbane Citysights Tours
This air-conditioned bus makes 19 stops on a circuit of Brisbane's inner-suburb attractions. Makes the circuit every 45 minutes. 13 1230
Ferries
Brisbane's CityCats, Cross River Ferries and Inner City Ferries operate seven days a week and offer a relaxing way to explore the Brisbane River and visit tourist sights and attractions between the University of Queensland at St Lucia and Brett's Wharf at Hamiliton. Tickets can be purchased on board and at a number of ticket outlets throughout Brisbane. www.riverconnections.com.au
Taxis
Taxi operators include:
Black & White Cabs 13 1008
Yellow Cabs 13 1924.
Chauffeured limousines: 3895 8999.
City River Taxis offer personalised and sightseeing tours, day and night. 3835 6666.
Adventure Tours, Activities & Attractions
Ginger Factory
Yandina, Sunshine Coast
Ph: 5446 7100
www.buderimginger.com
Kookaburra River Queens
Eagle Street Pier
Ph: 3221 1300
www.kookaburrariverqueens.com
Museum of Brisbane
Ground Floor, Brisbane City Hall
Ph: 3403 8888
Roma Street Parkland
1 Parkland Boulevard
Ph:3006 4545
www.romastreetparkland.com
Transport
Britz
647 Kingsford Smith Drive, Eagle Farm
1800 331 454
www.britz.com
Maui
647 Kingsford Smith Drive
Eagle Farm
Ph: 1300 363 800
www.maui-rentals.com
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