Standing on the banks of its namesake river, Brisbane is located inland from Moreton Bay between the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast.

Local Culture and Flavor
With over 2,000 green parks, surrounding hills and a snaking river, Brisbane possesses the charm of a large country town rather than a bustling global city. What’s more, it’s a pretty city, known for its 19th-century timber architecture, vibrant street art, leafy neighborhoods and world-class alfresco dining. And because of its incredible natural environment and fantastic climate (Queensland is considered the country’s “Sunshine State”), life here revolves around the great outdoors. Popular activities include snorkeling, diving, kayaking, surfing and fishing, and on land, off-roading through bushland and tobogganing down sand dunes. Urban adventures include river cruises and climbing Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge, where visitors can take in 360-degree views to Moreton Bay, the Glass House Mountains, Lamington National Forest and Brisbane River.

Today, the city of Brisbane is celebrated for its word-class museums, renowned art galleries, pulsing music scene and must-try restaurants. This fine city is also slated to host the 2032 Summer Olympics.

Discover exciting sites and attractions both in and around Brisbane.

Queen Street Mall
With over 700 stores and boutiques, this open-air pedestrian mall is a shopper’s paradise. In addition to world-class shopping, the mall is home to rooftop bars and restaurants and hosts over 1,000 events throughout the year.

Howard Street Wharves
Situated under the Story Bridge, the Wharves offer some of the city’s best dining. Sample local brews, savor a meal riverside or simply relax in the lush public spaces.

Cultural Centre in South Bank
Visitors looking for cultural experiences will find them in spades here. Browse the State Library of Queensland, explore interactive exhibits at the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, admire the thought-provoking artworks at Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) or take in a show at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).

Wheel of Brisbane
Located in South Bank, this giant Ferris wheel sits next to a sandy man-made lagoon with walking and biking paths. Take the 10-minute ride for bird’s-eye views over the river and city.

Fortitude Valley
Just a 2-minute train ride from the city center (or 25-minute walk along Ann Street), the Valley offers an impressive collection of alfresco cafés, one-off boutiques and a vibrant live music scene.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
One of Brisbane’s most endearing attractions, the Sanctuary is home to over 130 cuddly koalas. Here, you’re encouraged to not only view these loveable animals but meet and touch them too.

Morton Island National Park
With 15 sunken ships and colorful marine life, Moreton Island is one region’s best snorkeling sites. The island itself consists entirely of white sand, a beach-lover’s paradise surrounded by clear blue waters ideal for swimming, surfing and fishing. Other activities include toboggining down the sand dunes and feeding dolphins by hand.

Flinders Reef
For diving, head about 5 kilometers (3.5 miles) northwest of Morton Island to Flinders Reef, the dwelling place of over 100 different coral species.

Find out what you need to know before you go to Brisbane.

Language
English is the official language of Brisbane, Australia.

Weather
Brisbane is blessed with year-round sunny climes. Summers, which run from December through February, typically range between 70° to 86° F (21° to 30° C), with humidity hovering around 57%. In winter, the average temperature is between 52° and 72° F (11° to 22° C).

How to Pay
Australia’s national currency is the Australian dollar (AUD). Debit and credit cards are also widely accepted. ATMs are available throughout the city.

How to Get Around
Apart from walking, visitors can get around town by tram, taxi and the CityHopper ferry service that runs every 30 minutes between 6:00 AM and midnight.

Safety in Brisbane
Australia is considered one of the safest countries in the world. In general, Brisbane is relatively safe. Like any other large metropolitan area, travelers should remain aware when touring outside the tourist zones.

Learn about departure port details, such as driving directions, parking and embarking information.

Brisbane Port Terminal

Address
1 Cruise Terminal Drive
Pinkenba, QLD, 4008
Australia

Upon arriving at the port, please follow the signs directing you to the Disney Cruise Line ship and terminal.

The Port of Brisbane is 12 miles (20 kilometers) and 16 minutes from the Brisbane Airport.

Parking
There are over 900 onsite paid car parking spaces across 3 car parks. There is only paid parking inside the terminal grounds, which must be booked online in advance.

Luggage Handling & Transfers
Disney Cruise Line representatives will be at the terminal to meet, greet and check in Guests starting at 11:15 AM. Guests are allowed to enter at their scheduled Port Arrival Time. Guests who do not have a Port Arrival Time or have not had an opportunity to complete their Online Check-In should arrive after 2:00 PM. Porters will be on hand to assist with luggage.

Note: All Guests must be on board the ship no later than the published All-Aboard time.

Youth Activities
Wristbands will be distributed at the check-in area to Guests who have pre-registered for Youth Activities as part of My Online Check-In. Guests can also register their children on board at Youth Activities.

Currency Exchange
There are no ATMs in the terminal. There is no currency exchange into Australian or New Zealand dollars on board.

Wheelchair Accessibility
The terminal building and parking areas are wheelchair accessible.