This 96-page guidebook offers a "local host's" recommendations of Brisbane's highlights, with 8 city itineraries taking in sights such as the contemporary art in Brunswick Street, as well as 6 excursions further afield, including the miles of surf and sand along the Gold Coast. Key features: History and Culture - an overview to aid background understanding of the destination. Leisure activities - full coverage of shopping, eating and nightlife. Comprehensive information section listing recommended hotels and restaurants, as well as essential data on money, climate, transport, health and security. Top-notch full-colour photographs. Nine maps, including a detailed pull-out map marked with the itineraries and excursions.