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Brisbane

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Brisbane.

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Travel videos

CJ Explores

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CJ Explores is a YouTube travel channel by Charlotte and Cory, creating travel guides and adventure content around the world.

This Brisbane travel video is especially helpful for wet-weather planning, with a practical mix of the cultural centre, Paddington shops, a plant-based cafe, and Queen Street Mall.

Travel articles & blogs

Nomadic Matt
Travel guide

Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and more practical travel planning. His Brisbane guide is a practical resource for budget-minded visitors, covering things to see and do, expected costs, accommodation, and money-saving tips.

Brisbane Travel Guide (Updated 2026)

A comprehensive budget travel guide to Brisbane with tips on things to see and do, ways to save money, where to stay, and costs.

nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/australia-travel-tips/brisbane/

The Poor Traveler
Travel guide

The Poor Traveler is a budget-travel and itinerary site focused on practical logistics, DIY planning, and expense breakdowns. Their Brisbane guide is especially helpful for DIY planning, combining a sample itinerary with budget details, things to do, tours, hotels, and travel tips.

BRISBANE TRAVEL GUIDE: Itinerary, Budget, Things to Do

Traveling to BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA? Here's our newest DIY BRISBANE TRAVEL GUIDE BLOG with sample DIY BRISBANE ITINERARY and breakdown of expenses. It's also

thepoortraveler.net/2018/07/brisbane-itinerary-australia-tips/

Lonely Planet
Travel guide

Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide site and publishing brand with broad destination-research coverage. Their Brisbane destination page gives a strong planning overview of the city and surrounding area, including holidays, when to visit, and places to visit nearby.

Brisbane & Around travel - Lonely Planet | Queensland, Australia, Australia & Pacific

Explore Brisbane & Around holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/australia/queensland/brisbane

The Broke Backpacker
Travel guide

The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, and independent trip planning. Their three-day Brisbane itinerary is useful for structuring a short visit around sightseeing and lesser-known local highlights.

The Broke Backpacker: Brisbane Itinerary

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/brisbane-itinerary/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/brisbane-itinerary/

Never Ending Voyage
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Never Ending Voyage is a travel blog focused on detailed independent guides, slow travel, vegetarian travel, and practical planning. Their weekend Brisbane itinerary offers a well-rounded short-stay plan, with things to do, places to eat, accommodation suggestions, and map support.

The Perfect Weekend in Brisbane Itinerary

Discover our top tips for the perfect weekend in Brisbane from what to do, where to eat, where to stay and more. Includes a handy map.

neverendingvoyage.com/weekend-in-brisbane-itinerary/

World of Wanderlust
Travel guide

World of Wanderlust is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with city guides, solo travel advice, and practical destination content. Her Brisbane article highlights 14 worthwhile things to do, including food stops and places connected with sunset views.

World of Wanderlust: Best Things To Do In Brisbane

Read the guide at worldofwanderlust.com/best-things-to-do-in-brisbane/.

worldofwanderlust.com/best-things-to-do-in-brisbane/

The Planet D
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The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal adventure stories. Their Brisbane things-to-do guide gives visitors a broad, practical starting point for activities and city exploration.

Things to do in Brisbane - Everything You Need to Know

Looking for things to do in Brisbane? You've come to the right place. We have always heard great things about Brisbane and after three trips to Australia,

theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-brisbane/

The Blonde Abroad
Travel guide

The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog focused on stylish destination inspiration and travel planning. Her Brisbane tips make a helpful introduction to the Queensland capital, pairing practical visiting advice with cultural context.

Top Tips for Visiting Brisbane • The Blonde Abroad

The capital of Queensland, Brisbane is the third largest city in Australia and full of culture. Here are my top tips for visiting Brisbane!

theblondeabroad.com/top-tips-for-visiting-brisbane/

24 Hours Layover
Travel guide

24 Hours Layover is a solo female and family travel blog focused on short itineraries, stopovers, and practical destination planning. Her 24-hour Brisbane itinerary is a practical choice for visitors with limited time who want a compact city-break plan.

24 Hours in Brisbane, Australia

There is so much to do in Brisbane, the capital of Queensland! Read on to find out how to spend 24 hours in the amazing city of Brisbane!

24hourslayover.com/24-hours-in-brisbane-australia/

NOMADasaurus
Travel guide

NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, sustainable travel content, and visual storytelling. Their Brisbane day-trips guide is useful for travelers using the city as a base, with eight nature-focused places around Queensland.

The BEST Day Trips from Brisbane for Nature Lovers (2026)

With this list of the best day trips from Brisbane, you're guaranteed to have an incredible time exploring Queensland's most beautiful spots. And if you love...

nomadasaurus.com/day-trips-from-brisbane/

Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler
Travel guide

Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler is an adventure and spa travel blog with a personal voice and wellness-oriented destination coverage. Her Brisbane day-trips article offers a relaxing set of nearby options, including Caloundra, Gold Coast, Glasshouse Mountains, Tamborine National Park, and Lone Pine Koala Reserve.

5 Relaxing day trips from Brisbane

I suggest these 5 relaxing day trips from Brisbane: Caloundra, Gold Coast, Glasshouse Mountains, Tamborine National Park and Lone Pine Koala reserve.

crazysexyfuntraveler.com/day-trips-from-brisbane/

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