Website has within some good amount of information to navigate through. Rental cancelled by the…read moreApollo last minute, but Aussie Campervans found us a replacement. Phew!

It's free!!! Although the stops are VERY limited…read more Being from the US, not much at home is truly free - especially public transportation. So we were surprised and thrilled to find this service available on our recent visit to Brisbane. CityHoppers are the red & white ferries connecting mostly Fortitude Valley and Kangaroo Point. Runs every 15/20 minutes (or so), 7 days a week. A GREAT way to get an inexpensive river tour. And did I mention IT'S FREE!!!

If you're in Brisbane, have a morning free and want to see the city from the water, you couldn't do…read moremuch better than the CityHopper. Find a pier, wait for up to 30 mins in the sunshine (not guaranteed) and jump onto the big red boat when it comes around. The service is completely free, and can take you to around 8 different stops along the river, including excellent views as you pass under Story Bridge. There's an open-air deck for sunny days, and a sheltered indoor area for rainy days. I did find the boat a little slow, with long waits at some docks - so it's not recommended if you're in a hurry. Unfortunately, as of winter 2015 improvement works are underway, so the service doesn't go all the way up to North Quay, Maritime Museum and Sydney Street, so the final stop is QUT Gardens Point. Overall though it's lovely that this is a free service, and it's a brilliant way to see the city on a nice day - highly recommended.

I went to Straddie for the first time and I called Flyer Gold beforehand to sort logistics. The…read morelady on the phone with me was super friendly and assisted me with all my questions. She was super patient and everything we discussed went according to plan! They provide a courtesy bus from Cleveland Train Station to the ferry. You can purchase your tickets for the ferry when you arrive without any dramas. They are quick and efficient and the next thing you know- you're on the boat heading to Straddie. 25 minutes later, you arrive and the Straddie bus times align with the ferry arrivals making it very visitor friendly. They were a little late arriving but a little early on the return. The buses will wait and adjust their time to the ferry which is fantastic. I really appreciate that. I had a great experience on the flyer gold and would definitely take it again. If you're a frequent visitor or go in a group, you can purchase a multi-pass which may be more economical.

Australians are somewhat spoiled on transit options. It must be noted that this ferry is not part…read moreof Translink, meaning that you cannot use your card or its perks. There is a slight student discount, but the rate as a whole is not bad. The boat runs about hourly, and it is a quick ride and a quick boarding process. It is a large catamaran, and thus very stable. A smooth ride. They allow you to bring pets and whatever you want to carry, and claim to have hosted people who took full advantage of that policy, up to bringing on pigs and goats. I did not see any of those; just people and dogs. It is worth noting that if you take this passenger ferry, you will end up in a fairly anonymous town, so unless you are meeting someone there you will take a bus to the good parts of the island. Since I'm not writing a separate review for that, I'll say that the bus is limited but effective. Again, you have to pay in cash, but for the bus, a student discount makes a rather large difference (half price). The bus is timed to coincide with the boat, though the first and last boats of the day lack a bus service. It goes across the island pretty quickly; there aren't a lot of stops along the way. On the mainland side, a free bus runs to and from the train station, clearly labeled, enabling you to get to anywhere in Brisbane at a very decent clip. All told, this is a cost- and time-efficient way for people in Brisbane to enjoy a day trip to a tropical island paradise.

YHA was an overall fantastic place to stay, the experience far exceeded my expectations! The staff…read morewere incredibly friendly and made the check-in process for a large group (~40) so seamless. Specifically, I want to shout out: Therina, Summer, Tanisha, Sahra, Ivan, and Erina! They supported our group with providing yummy breakfasts, helpful tips for navigating the city, and went out of their way to help us with luggage when we arrived! Additionally, the rooms, bathrooms, and communal areas (i.e. cooking, lounging, pool, upper deck) were always thoroughly cleaned and upkept. I can't recommend this place more!

This place was on a hill and a bit far from everything around (at least 15-20 minutes away). It's a…read more10-15 minutes walk from the station, adding time you're walking up the hill. DO NOT book the airport pick up service as it takes an hour to pick up additional passengers, you might be better off walking back to the train station and taking the train there (at least you have control where you're going vs being driven around until the car is full). Unless you have a lot of time to go around the city then you can give it a try. I wasn't too happy about sitting in the car for an extra 35+ minutes picking other people up so imagine people who were picked up before I got on (the car was half full when I got on). They probably wasted an hour waiting for the drive to the airport. I picked this because it was a pickup from the hostel so I didn't have to walk 10-15 minutes back to the station with my luggage but really regretted this choice. I'd be at the airport 30 minutes earlier if I just took the train. I also spend 20 minutes waiting for that pick up. The walk to the museums and the parks are quite far, at least 20 minutes and you'll have to cross the bridge. There's a bus stop 5 minutes away that might take you around but I recommend double checking the bus route to be sure. I stayed in a room that's in a different building. On the 3rd floor there were only 2 shared bathroom and 2 shower spots for ladies, and another accessible bathroom with shower in there as well. Depending on how busy it is you might have to wait to use the sink. Not that many people used the social space on the 5th floor. There is no wifi in the room and only in the common area by the reception. Even then it's with super slow connection. Overall I'd recommend checking other places out.

Stayed two days on Moreton Island for quite possibly the best trip of my life! Snorkeling,…read moreKayaking, Steak dinner, clean and comfortable bunk beds, beautiful tent cabins, crystal clear water, soft sand, warm water and the best tour guides you could ask for! Especially Zeey, he made sure we got outfitted properly, enjoyed our day, cooked us good food, and made sure we had everything we needed to be comfortable.

As far as railway stations go, this one isn't too bad, and it has been completely redesigned due to…read morethe new branch line that heads off towards Redcliffe (though doesn't quite get there). The station is rather practicle, and it also has some decent facilities (which is to me expected for a rather new station) as well as being rather accessible. Okay, it may not be fancy in the way that some stations are fancy, but it works well.

I have been to Petrie Train Station several times and the trains have always been on time and the…read morestaff are very friendly when I needed assistance. They have express trains to Petrie from Central which can get you there in just over 30 minutes! It's a smaller train stop with three platforms. A few vending machines are available and you can top up your card at the window or on the platform. There is plenty of parking available at Petrie Station as well. Plenty of seating while waiting for the trains to arrive!

First time to see Brisbane Australia . This is a beautiful, clean , quiet city. My family drove us…read morearound and it was splendid . It was recommended that we take the City Cat ferry and we saw the city nightlife and lights. It was spectacular. As we passed by the Victoria, Storybook bridges were lit up. The city buildings had this sparkling lights like NYC and Los Angeles It took us around the Brisbane River and different area where we saw buildings, condos and houses along the riverbend I would recommend for first time visitors.

absolutely marvelous don't miss this wonderful asset of the city of Brisbane. Where else can you…read moretravel in style for $.50? Badging on and off is never easier the queue to wait is marginal. Staff is trained, upbeat and always moving. you can sit in or outside and have phenomenal views of the city even if you don't need the ferry so to speak it's worth it just to take it for the views whether you're visiting Brisbane for the day or for a few it's a wonderful option if you live in Brisbane, this is a terrific feature of your city. I really enjoyed using the ferry to get around and I deeply appreciated the site, especially at night with all the lights, I've taken such fantastic views of the river from the city cat hats off to all the city, fathers and mothers that implemented the city cat hats off to the engineers that maintain it you've set the standard for sure. I'm safely home now back in the concrete jungle of Houston, Texas USA, but I will not soon forget this amazing get around town feature. Your city is welcoming and easy for a visitors to get about. There's much to look at and enjoy. And you've made it pretty and gone to great lengths to do so having a functional ferry has added to the jewels in your crown. While I was in Brisbane, I often wondered if other cities are also moving in the direction of Brisbane and I dreamed what could other cities become if they adopted some of the features that you have. No city is perfect, but you all have done a marvelous job. It would be so cool if Houston had a city cat for its waterways in addition to our state run ferry that holds cars.

Was really happy with my room at the Miro apartments situated in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley…read more The apartments are close to Brunswick st and also the trendy James street, which has great cafe's. Public transport isn't too far away either. Our room was super modern, clean and had everything we needed including a large coutyard. I usually stay on the other side of Brisbane's city when I am there and after staying at the Miro I will certainly be staying down this part of town next time I am there.

Big thank you to the friendly staff at The Miro for being so helpful. We stayed for 4 nights in a 1…read morebedroom apartment and was surprised how spacious the room was. Very modern and clean and close to shops and cafe's. Partner enjoyed the big TV and comfy lounge. Bonus free parking.