Brisbane travel guide

An up-to-date events listing is available at http://www.experiencebrisbane.com.

Banks

All major bank branches with ATMs are found in the city centre, especially in the Queen St, Edward St and Eagle St malls. Foreign exchange also from American Express, 344 Queen St, T3220 0878. Travelex, Bowman House, 276 Edward St, T1800 637642; Shop 149F, Queen St Mall, T1800 637642.

Hospital

Mater Hospital (24 hr), Raymond Terr, Woolloongabba, T3840 8111. Roma St Medical Centre, Transit Centre, T3236 2988. Travellers Medical Service, Level 1, 245 Adelaide St, T3221 3611.

Internet

Cyber Room, Level 1, 25 Adelaide St, T3012 9331. International Youth Service Centre, 2/69 Adelaide St, T3229 9985, daily 0800-2400. State Library, South Bank, T3840 7666, 30 mins free, book a day in advance, Mon-Thu 1000-2000, Fri-Sun 1000-1700.

Pharmacy

Day and Night, 245 Albert St, T3221 8155.

Post

The central post office is at 261 Queen St, opposite Post Office Sq. Mon-Fri 0830-1730. Post Restante Mon-Fri 0900-1700.

Useful numbers

Police, corner of Queen St and Albert St and opposite the Roma St Transit Centre, 200 Roma St, T3364 6464. Emergency T000. RACQ, 261 Queen St, T3872 8465.

Getting around

There is an efficient transport system with the river playing a large part in navigating the city. The main centre is within walking distance. The city tours are a great way to get around and see the sights, especially if short of time.

Ins and outs

Getting there

Trains and buses connect the CBD with both airport terminals: Airtrain, T3216 3308, http://www.airtrain.com.au, departs from Central (top end of Edward Street), Roma (Transit Centre) and Brunswick Street (Fortitude Valley) four times per hour from $12, child $6. Coachtrans (SkyTrans service), T1300 664700, http://www.coachtrans.com.au, departs from Roma Street Transit Centre every 30 minutes (0500-2100) from $12. Accommodation pick-ups cost $2 extra. A taxi to the airport costs about $37. There are frequent long-distance buses and trains to the city from major centres and cities.