Lifestyle and Shopping in Brisbane

Brisbane is renowned for the easy-going, relaxed atmosphere that inspired its playful nickname – ‘City of Sundays’. Though, despite the lethargy and the often apparent lackadaisical attitude, this capital state of Queensland is filled with the cosmopolitan hustle and bustle of a major urban hub.

The expat community benefits from several interesting districts, a carefully cultivated cafe vibe, the attraction of a stunning riverside park, as well as a chock-a-block full cultural calendar and a vibrant nightlife.

The South Bank calls out to arts and culture gurus, complete with the Queensland Museum; the Queensland Art Gallery; and the Performing Arts Centre.

Not to mention, shopaholics won’t falter amidst Brisbane’s designer boutiques and department stores aplenty. Numerous bustling markets spot and dot the city squares, and the Queens Street Mall packs it in to placate those that prefer to stay in one place.

Sport, in true Aussie fashion, is also well catered for at the Gabba sports ground (cricket tests) and Ballymore, where the Wallabies defend their rugby pride.

Brisbane is easily accessible to those that prefer to access the ins and outs of the city soul on foot, and it also provides the ideal base to make daytrips to surrounding areas.