GENERAL
| Distance from Brunei |
2941 miles |
| Flying Duration |
6 hours 45 minutes |
| Local Time |
GMT +10 |
CLIMATE
Sub-tropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild dry winters.
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JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
| Average Max Temp |
29.2 |
29.0 |
28.1 |
26.4 |
23.5 |
21.1 |
20.6 |
21.8 |
23.8 |
25.7 |
27.3 |
28.7 |
| Average Min Temp |
20.9 |
20.9 |
19.6 |
17.1 |
13.8 |
11.0 |
9.5 |
10.1 |
12.6 |
15.7 |
18.0 |
19.8 |
AIRPORT
Brisbane International airport is located 15 kms to city area.
Airport Tax/Passengers Movement Charge : AUD66.00 (included in the ticket
taxes) – Airport Tax varies everyday (please refer to your travel
agent).
Transport to City and Charge : Taxi AUD23.00 (approximate) or Airtrain
which operates to/from both the International and Domestic airports to/from
Brisbane city at AUD10 per adult per way. The trains operate every 15
minutes.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All visitors may enter provided they have valid passports for duration
of stay. Visas are also required except holders of Australian and New
Zealand passports. Free visas valid up to three months can be obtained
from the nearest Australian High Commission, Embassy or Consulate.
* For detailed and up-to-date information on visa requirement
please refer to the local immigration authorities direct or through your
travel agent.
EXCHANGE RATE
US$1 = A$1.30 (approximate)
BUSINESS HOURS
| Banks |
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0930 to 1600 Monday to Thursday |
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0930 to 1700 on Friday |
| Shops |
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0930 to 1730 Monday to Thursday |
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0930 to 2100 on Friday |
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0930 to 1600 on Saturday / 1000 to 1600 Sunday |
| Riverside Markets |
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0800 to 1600 Every Sunday |
| The Valley Market |
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0800 to 1600 Every Saturday and Sunday |
LANGUAGE
English
UTILITIES
240/250 volts, 50 Hertz
TRANSPORTATION
Metered taxis are plentiful and operates on a 24 hour basis. The convenient
way of getting around the town is by bus either by Citybus which operate
regular all stop services from the city to the suburbs or for a more direct
and quicker journey you may travel using city-express at designated stops.
Within the Brisbane city area, there is a free shuttle bus service during
daylight hours, every Monday to Friday called Citylink that circles the
central business district every 10 minutes. Ferry services are also available
which link the city to points such as Kangaroo Point, Dockside and South
Bank. Electric air-conditioned commuter city-train services available
from Roma Street and Central Station to suburban centres and tourist destinations
including South Bank. Limousine companies offer chauffeured limousine
services.
POINTS OF INTEREST
In Brisbane you may visit:
• Moreton Bay & islands which boasts the world’s tallest
sand dune - Mt. Tempest ; Mt. Coot-tha offers spectacular vantages for
viewing Brisbane or discover the history and heritage of the city and
visit the City Hall Gallery, Qld Museum, Science-centre or Maritime Museum.
• See the city's major attractions such as the Planetarium, South
Bank Parklands or Treasury Casino.
• Encounter the local fauna at South Bank Butterfly & Insect
House, Gondwana, Alma Park Zoo, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and many others.
In Gold Coast the exciting places to go includes:
• The themed worlds of fun and excitement at Dreamworld or Warner
Bros. Movie World where the magic of the screen comes alive or take the
plunge on the Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Park.
• Currumbin Sanctuary to meet Australia’s native furry and
feathered wildlife or the marine life at Sea World.
• Lamington National Park or Springbrook National Park to experience
the rugged beauty of Queensland’s landscape, and many others.
WEBSITE - www.qttc.com.au |
