Brisbane offers a perfect mix of both urban and rural - you can enjoy a number of outdoor activities during the day as well as indulge yourself in shopping in the evening.

Brisbane offers a whole lot of activities for the tourists for a memorable trip.

• On top of the list are the City Botanical Gardens. In existence since 1928, these botanical gardens can be visited in Brisbane car hire and offers lovely strolls through mangroves and perfect picnic spots for your day off with your family. You can also explore thousands of varieties of exotic plants and trees and meet the colorful natives as well.

• Another must visit is Mt Coot-tha Lookout Enjoy the spectacular views of Brisbane city, Glass House Mountains and Moreton Bay along with strolls in the garden and dining in cafe and restaurant.

• You can also relax with your family in heated pools in the lush and beautiful Yeronga Park. You can plan to visit this place during any time of the year and enjoy the barbeque facilities and beach volleyball offered in the park.

• Bayside Parklands is yet another place which appears on the must visit list for tourists as well as locals. The 16 kilometers long drive along parklands on the southern border of Moreton Bay can be perfectly enjoyed through Brisbane car hire facilities, which allow you to enjoy the drive without any worries. Picnicking, swimming, bushwalking and boating - the list of the things you can do along this drive is simply endless.

• For those avid bird watchers Einbunpin Lagoon offers the perfect opportunity to observe those exotic birds in their natural habitat. 

• For those of you who are always on the lookout for an adventure, Kangaroo Point Cliffs offer the perfect mix of rock climbing and exciting views of the city skyline. You can also enjoy family outings at the picnic spots and barbeque tables offered.

 Apart from these places, the city has a rich historical offerings for those who like to know the past.