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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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