If you are planning a holiday this year, consider going to Australia. As this continent has it all, what it takes to make your journey a perfect holiday. The fine beaches, the diverse deserts and the only Outback in the whole wide world, Australia is so laced with surprises and almost all extreme to mild regions that one can think of. Going to Australia via Hong Kong, Singapore and other Middle East destinations is one common practice from United Kingdom. You can find cheap flights to Brisbane through any of these destinations. The direct flights to Brisbane are operated by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. Usually fare sale on Brisbane route is offered during low seasons such as January or October or Perhaps in February. For more details see cheap tickets to Australia.

The Brisbane River is the longest river in Australia. This river flows through Brisbane before dropping into Moreton bay. The river was once a major artery of the city, the riverbanks lined with ships tied up at busy docks. Now a day the majority traffic of Brisbane River is frivolous. Brisbane bayside provides experience to see the region on either two legs, two wheels or in a boat. Attraction facilities include cycling, bird watching, Sailing, Surfing, Cruising, Scuba diving, Snorkeling, Swimming and BBQ facilities etc.

There are many things to do and see such as Exploring Brisbane foreshore by driving the Moreton Bay tourist drive. Follow the brown and white Dugong signs; Discovering the Ramsar-protected Bondall wetlands, visiting Morton Island, Picking esplanade along any of the foreshore villages to walk and cycle, boarding one of the boats leaving daily from Manly harbor at Moreton bay.

Several companies provide Brisbane river cruises and the pleasing Kookaburra river Queen paddle wheelers which offer sightseeing and dinner cruises. City cat ferry services are really famous; it’s the best way to see the city by just getting up and down the river and getting in and off whenever one wishes to. It provides great view of city and houses along the river. This service is used by both locals and tourists to travel the river.

The Forceful historic tug-boat travels from the Maritime museum at South bank along the river to the bay. The cruises along the river also enable to experience and see the majestic Humpback whales, dolphins, turtles, Dugongs, Killer Whales, Bull sharks and many other marine animals.

Brisbane river walk is a must do thing in Brisbane, it’s an ideal way to get to know the city. The path to the Brisbane river walk starts from beautiful city botanic gardens and follows the rivet north- past skyscrapers, city hotels and restaurants. It also includes float river walks which connects over 20 km of walking paths, parks and bikeways along the Brisbane River.