Brisbane, Queensland — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Queensland, Australia.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 10.
- Electricity
- 220-240 volts AC, 50Hz; flat three-pin plugs.
- Average January Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 15°C (59°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 1,146 mm (45.1 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.51 AUD |
| 1.00 USD = 0.94 AUD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.32 AUD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Cockroach Racing World Championships
January
Celebrate Australia Day at the quirky and hugely popular 'cocky races'.
The Story Bridge Hotel
Website: www.cockroachraces.com.au
Chinese New Year
January/February
Brisbane's Chinatown explodes with firecrackers and lion dances.
Fortitude Valley
Queensland Winter Racing Carnival
April
Major horse-race meets held every weekend until late July.
Doomben & Eagle Farm Racecourses
Website: www.racingqueensland.com.au
'Ekka' (The Royal Queensland Show)
August
Queensland's largest annual event celebrates the state's industry and heritage with animal parades, agricultural displays and more.
Brisbane Exhibition Ground
Website: www.ekka.com.au
Ambiwerra Festival
August
Food festival featuring dishes from Brisbane's best restaurants plus boutique and big name Australian wines.
Corinda
Website: www.ambiwerra.com
Brisbane Festival
September
Australia's biggest arts festival takes over Brisbane's theaters, parks and streets for three weeks.
Various venues
Website: www.brisbanefestival.com.au
