| Most people who have been to Brisbane agree that it | | | | years) |
| has the most liveable climate in Queensland, if not | | | | * Livid, Brisbane - October |
| Australia. | | | | * Festivus, Brisbane - November-January |
| With fabulous weather all year round, you will be | | | | * Woodford Folk Festival - December. |
| spoilt for choice when you visit the heart of the | | | | What's On in South-East Queensland |
| Sunshine State. | | | | * Magic Millions Racing Carnival, Gold Coast, January |
| The dominating Brisbane River meanders through | | | | * Ginger Flower Festival, Yandina, January |
| leafy suburbs of beautiful renovated Queenslanders, | | | | * Melon Festival, Chinchilla, February (odd numbered |
| through the lively city centre to peaceful Moreton | | | | years) |
| Bay, which greets the sparkling Pacific Ocean. The | | | | * Cotton Week, Dalby, March |
| river offers locals and visitors many opportunities to | | | | * Australia Beach Volleyball Championships, Gold |
| admire the spectacular views or capitalise on the hot | | | | Coast - March |
| summer days with waterside recreation. A trip on a | | | | * Pine Rivers Heritage Festival, Strathpine - March |
| CityCat ferry is an ideal way to explore the iconic | | | | * Wine and Food in the Park Festival, Kingaroy - |
| Brisbane River, and with stops all along the way, why | | | | March |
| not sit back with an ice-cold beer on the deck of the | | | | * Great Horse Ride, Kilkivan - April |
| historic Regatta Hotel or enjoy an afternoon of | | | | * Carp Busters Fishing Competition, Beaudesert - April |
| culture at the Queensland Art Gallery? | | | | * Sunshine Coast Festival of the Sea - April |
| Close by to the Queensland Art Gallery is South | | | | * Robert Pryde Memorial Surf Classic, Rainbow Beach |
| Bank, which was constructed on the site of the 1988 | | | | - April |
| World Expo. You will need a full day to explore this | | | | * Blues Music Festival, Broadbeach - May |
| fantastic leisure precinct, which incorporates a | | | | * Opera in the Vineyards, Ballandean Estate Winery - |
| number of riverfront parklands, major cultural | | | | May |
| institutions and subtropical rainforest walks. South | | | | * Pumpkin Festival, Goomeri - May |
| Bank is renowned for its fine-dining restaurants to | | | | * Gold Coast Cup Outrigger Canoe Marathon, |
| relaxed riverside fish and chips cafes (check out | | | | Coolangatta - May/June |
| Vroom in James St), and of course, for its sandy | | | | * Wintersun Festival, Coolangatta - June |
| beach and crystal-clear lagoon, which overlooks the | | | | * Country and Horse Festival, Beaudesert - June |
| Brisbane River and array of city skyscrapers. | | | | * Gold Coast Marathon, Runaway Bay - July |
| A drive up Mount Coot-tha should be first on your | | | | * Multicultural Festival, Esk - July |
| things to do in Brisbane. The outlook from the top of | | | | * Camp Oven Bush Poets Festival, Strathpine - |
| the mountain is impressive to say the least. From | | | | August |
| here you can see the assortment of CBD high-rises, | | | | * Straddie Fishing Classic, North Stradbroke - August |
| the winding Brisbane River and even the picturesque | | | | * Australian Heritage Festival, Jondaryan Woolshed - |
| Moreton Bay islands. | | | | August |
| Let us take your breath away - not only with | | | | * Australian Arena Polo Championships, Nerang - |
| Brisbane's beautiful backdrop of frangipanis and | | | | August |
| jacarandas bursting with colour, but with DIY's cheap | | | | * Country Music Muster, Amamoor State Forest - |
| Brisbane car hire rates. | | | | August |
| Don't forget to treat yourself to Brisbane's retail | | | | * Gold Coast Show, Southport - August/September |
| therapy. Queen Street Mall is Brisbane's major | | | | * Peanut Festival, Kingaroy - September |
| shopping precinct and a shopper's paradise. For | | | | * Bush to Bay Seafood Fun Day, Tin Can Bay - |
| up-and-coming designers, Fortitude Valley is great for | | | | September |
| finding individual pieces. On the weekends, Brisbane is | | | | * Jazz Festival, Noosa Heads - September |
| inundated with a variety of markets along the river, | | | | * Miss Country Music Spectacular, Darling Downs - |
| in city parks and old public squares, offering fashion, | | | | September |
| craft, flowers and entertainment. | | | | * Carnival of Flowers, Toowoomba - September |
| Enjoy the relaxed, holiday attitude that infuses the | | | | * Spring Festival, Laidley - September |
| entire sunshine state with some great day-trips. If | | | | * Bribie Island Festival - September/October |
| you prefer the tranquillity of the forest, Mount | | | | * Potato Carnival, Gatton - October |
| Glorious and Daisy Hill State Forest are known for | | | | * Gold Rush Festival, Gympie - October |
| their subtropical flora, amazing views and colonies of | | | | * Scarecrow Festival, Maleny - October |
| koalas. However, if listening to waves lap the golden, | | | | * Yarn Festival, Mapleton - October |
| sandy beaches is more your style, you will love Bribie | | | | * Granite Belt Spring Wine Festival, Stanthorpe - |
| Island, Moreton Island and the Gold Coast. | | | | October |
| Travelling with DIY Car Hire in Brisbane has never | | | | * Rose and Rodeo Festival, Warwick - October |
| been so rewarding, as we show you the best | | | | * Annual Fishing Competition, Bjelke-Petersen Dam - |
| destinations only the locals would recommend. | | | | October |
| What's on in Brisbane | | | | * Pioneer Festival, Nanango - October |
| * Winter Racing Carnival - May/June | | | | * Springtime on the Mountain, Tamborine Mountain - |
| * Brisbane International Film Festival - July/August | | | | October |
| * The Ekka (Royal Queensland Show) - August | | | | * Gold Coast Tropicarnival, Surfers Paradise - |
| * Riverfestival, Brisbane - September | | | | October |
| * Spring Hill Fair, Brisbane - September | | | | * Australian Music Week, Surfers Paradise - |
| * Brisbane Festival - September (even numbered | | | | November. |