Ideally located on the banks of the Brisbane River, the CBD is where you’ll find the best mix of historic and contemporary Brisbane. Roam from the Botanic Gardens, with its mangrove reserve, vigorous natives, palms and jacarandas, through tree-lined city streets that house some of the city’s acclaimed restaurants, bars, boutiques and arcades to the business centre of town. Combining charm with sophistication, Brisbane’s City Centre is home to 5-star hotels and their havens of pampering – award-winning spas – character-filled pubs and utterly elegant venues for high-tea or cocktails.