What You Should Know Before Moving to Brisbane

Brisbane has been a draw for students and immigrants for some time. But what’s the problem? Oh, not much: it’s just full of green spaces, weekend farmers’ markets, and on the doorstep of world-class beaches. Here are certain things you need to know before moving to Brisbane.

1. Mild winter

With its subtropical climate, winter is really not an event. If you live in Bryce, a sweater (sweater for Australians) or a light jacket will do just fine. However, summer is a very different event. Hot and humid, you’ll want to plan to spend your Brisbane summer near the pool or the beach. To stay cool in Queensland and avoid the scorching sun, wear plenty of sunscreens, long-sleeved shirts, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses.

2. Big size for a city

While Brisbane has around 2.5 million residents, the city itself is geographically huge. The downside is that you need to plan ahead when crossing the city, especially if you take public transportation. Tall? There’s a sense of space and a relaxed atmosphere that doesn’t match the “too busy to care” atmosphere you find in other capital cities.

3. Get your go card

Speaking of public transport, TransLink is Brisbane’s integrated bus, rail and ferry system. To use it, take a battery card and tap and turn off your TransLink service in Greater Brisbane and the neighboring areas of Ipswich, Gold Coast and Sunny Beach. Simply top up your card online, by phone, at train stations, bus stations, or at over 1500 retailers in the region.

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4. Press the button to leave the train

Brisbane’s train system is great, but there’s one thing that makes it difficult for beginners all the time: you have to press a button on the train to release. Weird isn’t it? For the first time you see a trained user again and again, how he is busy standing at the closed door, confused as to why he doesn’t open. It is good that you never let yourself be deceived!

5. It is the capital of a big country

Friends, Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland, an Australian state more than 4.5 times the size of Germany. So remember to take the time to continue your journey in Queensland. For reference, Brisbane is more than 1,100 kilometers from the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney is more than 1,000 kilometers away.

6. Weekend getaways galore

However, there are plenty of places to explore nearby. Brisbane is conveniently located between two world-class beaches — Sunny Beach to the north and Gold Coast to the south — so locals are spoiled for choice for a weekend getaway. But the sea is not everything. There are mountains (think Lamington National Park, Greenhouse Mountain House, Mount Tambourine) and ancient cities (Maleni, Montville, Mount Nebo, Stanthorpe) and islands (Fraser, Stradbrook, Briby, Moreton) to explore.

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