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Brisbane: A guide to one of the world’s most livable cities

Updated 9:00 PM EST, Thu January 1, 2015
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Not many cities have a beach within steps of the central business district. In Brisbane, lucky locals can take lunch breaks with sand between their toes.
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Not many cities have a beach within steps of the central business district. In Brisbane, lucky locals can take lunch breaks with sand between their toes.
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A South Bank icon, Streets Beach is a man-made lagoon surrounded by sandy beaches and palms.
Streets Beach —
A South Bank icon, Streets Beach is a man-made lagoon surrounded by sandy beaches and palms.
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The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre hosted the 2014 G20 Leaders' Summit.
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre —
The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre hosted the 2014 G20 Leaders' Summit.
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Not just a great home for artwork, the Gallery of Modern Art restaurant is one of the best lunch venues within South Bank.
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Not just a great home for artwork, the Gallery of Modern Art restaurant is one of the best lunch venues within South Bank.
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Located on Australia's eastern shores, Brisbane is a gateway to the region's Gold and Sunshine Coasts.
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Located on Australia's eastern shores, Brisbane is a gateway to the region's Gold and Sunshine Coasts.
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Moo Moo at Stamford Plaza is known for a selection of well-cut steaks that won't singe your credit card.
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Moo Moo at Stamford Plaza is known for a selection of well-cut steaks that won't singe your credit card.
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The City Botanic Gardens link government buildings and a Queensland University of Technology campus with the city proper. <br />Getting around on foot or bicycle is easy.
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The City Botanic Gardens link government buildings and a Queensland University of Technology campus with the city proper.
Getting around on foot or bicycle is easy.
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Part of the Queensland Cultural Centre, Queensland Art Gallery features a collection of Australian and international art.
Queensland Art Gallery —
Part of the Queensland Cultural Centre, Queensland Art Gallery features a collection of Australian and international art.
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Queensland Museum is home to millions of objects that tell the story of the Australian state.
Queensland Museum —
Queensland Museum is home to millions of objects that tell the story of the Australian state.
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With stunning views of Brisbane, the Sky Room and Terrace at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre is one of the most sought after event venues in the city.
Sky Room and Terrace —
With stunning views of Brisbane, the Sky Room and Terrace at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre is one of the most sought after event venues in the city.
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At the northern entrance of South Bank Parklands, the Wheel of Brisbane stands 60 meters tall. Each of the 42 air-conditioned capsules seats up to six adults and two children for a 12-minute ride.
Wheel of Brisbane —
At the northern entrance of South Bank Parklands, the Wheel of Brisbane stands 60 meters tall. Each of the 42 air-conditioned capsules seats up to six adults and two children for a 12-minute ride.
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Brisbane's CityCycle rental bikes allow visitors to rent a set of wheels from 150 stations across town.
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Brisbane's CityCycle rental bikes allow visitors to rent a set of wheels from 150 stations across town.
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