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BRISBANE

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Brisbane airport (BNE)

Public transport

Trains, Bus & Ferries  

Brisbane’s public transport system, Translink, offers a clean and green network of trains, ferries (CityCats) and buses, all integrated so guests can travel seamlessly between each service.  

 

Smart payment is available with contactless Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit or debit cards (including cards in the digital wallet of your smartphone), or by purchasing a ‘go card’ from selected retailers, Queensland Rail stations, online or on the Translink app, and top up your card balance like a prepaid mobile phone whenever it suits you.  

 

Getting around Brisbane  

Self-driving with either a rental car or your own vehicle is an ideal way to explore Brisbane. Taxi, rideshare services, private transfers, CityCat ferries, bicycle and pedestrian access are also available to discover the best of Brisbane. 

 

For more information visit here or plan your journey here.

Brisbane

BRISBANE AIRPORT (BNE) INFORMATION

Getting to Brisbane

Home to an award-winning airport, and a fully integrated public transport system, getting to and around Brisbane is easy. 

 

Air & Airtrain

Brisbane is the closest destination for many international travellers to Australia, and the Brisbane Airport is a great hub to start for many Australian experiences. Once you’ve arrived, getting around Brisbane is easy with its first-class network of travel and transport links. From the Brisbane Airport, board the Airtrain for a direct transfer to the city centre, approximately a 20-minute journey. Private transfers and a door-to-door airport shuttle bus are also available.  

Brisbane

Train information

Brisbane’s public transport system, Translink, offers a clean and green network of trains, integrated with buses and CityCats ferries, so guests can travel seamlessly between each service. 

There are two major train stations in the city – Central Station and Roma Street Station – and all inbound trains travel through these. If you’re looking to get to the Queen Street Mall or access the eastern parts of the city, then disembark at Central Station. 

Smart payment is available with contactless Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit or debit cards (including cards in the digital wallet of your smartphone), or by purchasing a ‘go card’ from selected retailers. 
 

For further information visit: Visitor Essentials

Brisbane

bus information

Brisbane’s buses are frequent, reliable and cover much of the city’s inner and outer suburbs.  

Brisbane’s public transport system, Translink, offers a clean and green network of buses, integrated with trains and CityCats ferries, so guests can travel seamlessly between each service. 

Smart payment is available with contactless Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit or debit cards (including cards in the digital wallet of your smartphone), or by purchasing a ‘go card’ from selected retailers. 

Bus stations at King George Square and Queen Street are major hubs connecting guests around the city.

For further information visit: Visitor Essentials

Brisbane

kittycat and cityhopper ferries information

Let the river be your guide. Brisbane’s ferries, affectionately known as CityCats, are one of the most enjoyable ways to explore The City. Glide along the river with CityCat and ferry services, perfect for sight-seeing and accessing key city spots. Payment can be made via Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit card, debit card, smartphone or smartwatch, or a go card. 

 

For further information visit: Visitor Essentials

Day Trip to Adelaide

Wednesday 30 July - Departs 9:30 AM / Returns 17:00 PM

The Barossa is in South Australia, about 70km north-east of Adelaide, the state’s capital city.   Your trip will include a visit of the city centre, The State Library of South Australia and lunch at a local wine bar and kitchen. 

The State Library is the information heart of South Australia, located in the North Terrace Cultural Precinct.  You will have the opportunity to explore all three buildings: the award-winning contemporary Catherine Helen Spence Wing with its iconic glass foyer, the Mortlock Wing with its 19th century Victorian splendour, and the 1861 heritage listed Institute Building.

Sweeping stadium views, stylish bar and lounge, premium menu and extensive wine list.  Bespoke Wine Bar & Kitchen is one of Adelaide’s most impressive dining experiences.

Extending across level three of Oval Hotel and into the iconic Adelaide Oval, Bespoke’s unique setting makes a stunning backdrop lunch.

Executive Chef Daniel Simpson’s modern Australian menu brings bold flavours to life through fresh, seasonal produce.  Two drinks are included, and you may choose from house wine, beer or a soft drink.

After lunch you will be transferred to the North Terrace, Adelaide city where you can choose to spend your time either at Rundle Mall, The Art Gallery of South Australia or South Australian Museum.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  We have been advised that the carpet is being replaced in the Mortlock Chamber (section of the library) and we are now unable to conduct tours through this section during July so we will amend the Private tour of the State Library slightly and now include access to the basement (old & rare artifacts storage) which is an area of the library usually inaccessible to the public. 

 

Private 60 minute tour of State Library of South Australia | 30 July 2025 – 11:00am

Guests will have the opportunity to explore one of South Australia’s great institutions and take a look behind the shelves. An expert librarian will take you on a walk sharing stories of how the State Library began. Your experience starts at the historic Adelaide Circulating Library to learn the history of the building. By 1861, the collection of books held there was to became the first public library in South Australia. The Adelaide Circulating Library has been used in the past as a backdrop to several movies including Shine and Gallipoli. Continue your way to the basement to see some of the interesting old & rare artifacts housed in the library. Discover how the state’s most important treasures are maintained in the state-of-the-art storage and how the preservations team cares for the collection. 

Legends that have joined us on previous experiences