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What locals want travelers to know about their city

Brisbane is a fresh yet sophisticated city, offering countless diverse experiences.

Worth planning a trip around

Brisbane River Festival
September 2007
riverfestival.com.au

Airport savvy

Skip the traffic and jump aboard a train for a quick, 22-minute trip—a direct line from the airport to the city. Stations are conveniently located near most city accommodations and attractions. A one-way single adult ticket costs A$12. (For online bookings, visit airtrain.com.au.)

From Brisbane Airport, shuttle buses depart every 30 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. All bus services meet flight departure and arrival times. Cost is A$9 per person to and from Roma Street Transit Centre and A$11 per person to and from city hotels (Coachtrans, +61 07 3238 4700).

All Brisbane taxis have standard taxi meters. A fare to Brisbane CBD from the airport is approximately A$25, plus a A$2 fee for departing taxis only. Go to brisbaneairport.com.au for more information about airport travel.

Ground transportation

Visit translink.com.au for detailed information about getting around in Brisbane.

Five conversation topics of long-standing interest to locals

1. Local sports—cricket, football (Aussie Rules or rugby)
2. The best beaches
3. The price of real estate
4. New development/the changing face of the city
5. The evolving restaurant scene and music/clubs