If you’ve been sleeping on , I suggest you wake the fuck up. I’m addressing this to myself as well, actually. As a Sydney-sider, I’d somehow made it 31 years before checking out all that has to offer.

And now that I’ve visited, I can’t believe what I was missing out on. It’s not that I’d been avoiding the city, I just simply haven’t had a chance to go yet! And after spending four glorious day checking all the pearlers of Brisbane, I shudder to think of all the good times I’ve missed by not having visited sooner. But god am I glad that Brisbane and its beauty are now on my radar because after seeing what it has to offer, I have no doubt that I will be coming back whenever I need a break from Sydney.

For those venturing to Brisbane for a getaway, here’s a lil taste of what you can get up to while you’re there...

16 things to do in Brisbane 1. Stay at the Calile Hotel If you’re a big ol’ pleb like me and the idea of staying at the same hotel where scores of celebs have stayed ( , , and most recently , to name a few) absolutely tickles you, then the Calile Hotel is the Brissy crash pad for you. And if you’re not a pleb but just want to stay somewhere that’s just really bloody nice, then I also recommend this five star joint! Located in the heart of Brisbane amongst a bevy of schmick shops and restaurants, the hotel is a lush tropical paradise featuring immaculate energy, a 1960s feel and a heap of glorious facilities for guests to enjoy.

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