The history of Brisbane is quite different from the exciting cityscape you’ll see today. Brisbane was once the location of where more than 100,000 Aboriginals lived, making it one of the most populated areas of Australia long before European settlers arrived. When those European explorers did come, they pushed the Aboriginal inhabitants to the outskirts of Brisbane and turned the area into a penal colony. Convicts built some of the first buildings in Brisbane. In the mid 1900s, the city struggled to deal with a rapidly increasing population, environmental conservation, and aboriginal land rights. Today, Brisbane has evolved from its past and become a city quick to implement change for the betterment of the people and environment. It’s a leading city for diversity as well as culture, arts, and cuisine. 

The water around Brisbane has made a big impact on its culture. Brisbane has a sub-tropical climate that is warm year round with nearly 300 days of sunshine each year. The nearby beaches of the Gold Coast give it a laid back surfer vibe that’s intermixed with a bustling city scene. The adjacent Brisbane River that runs through the city provides a peaceful ambiance and gives Brisbane an outdoorsy feel, since you’ll see likely see watersports occurring on and by the river.

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