Brisbane Location

      Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, is located in the south eastern 
	  corner of the state - 750k south of the Tropic of Capricorn - about 20km 
	  upstream from the mouth of the Brisbane River. This modern city is 
	  characterised by parks and dominated by the Brisbane River which meanders 
	  through the centre of the city. Brisbane has it's share of museums, 
	  galleries and gardens - as well as being close to a variety of natural 
	  attractions within a days driving distance. Mountains, rainforests, rivers 
	  and beaches all lie within an hour or two of the city by car.

      Brisbane is Australia's third-largest city - the largest sub-tropical 
	  city - and the nation's fastest growing capital city with a net internal 
	  migration from the other states of over 1,000 people per month. The climate 
	  is the best in Australia with hot summers and mild winters making for 
	  almost year-round sunshine. Perhaps because of the heat, the city's pace is 
	  deceptively casual - but this beguiling and blissfully warm city is fast 
	  becoming one of the most favoured places to live in the country. 

      The city is defined partly by history and partly by geography - where the 
	  layout of most of the other states radiates from a more or less central  
	  capital, Brisbane is tucked in the corner of the second largest state, 
	  over 2,000km from the furthest point under it's jurisdiction.  Thus while 
	  Brisbane is the centre of government, cities like Rockhampton and 
	  Townsville have considerable regional importance.

      From the Mt. Cootha lookout the views of Brisbane unfold - stretching for 
	  miles in each direction. South-East Queensland offers visitors a wide range 
	  of attractions - a modern and sophisticated city - rainforest national parks 
	  -  beach resorts - Moreton Bay - they all lie within easy range of the city. 
	  The compact city centre nestles in looping meanders of the river ensuring 
	  that the city cat is one of the best utilised forms of transport to the 
	  shining glass towers of the city center.  The modern towers stand side by 
	  side with historic sandstone churches and  colonial buildings surrounded by 
	  parks, gardens and beaches - all the facilities of a modern city with a 
	  friendly, easy pace.