Brisbane information

Brisbane airport
The airport is about 20 minutes from the CBD and connected by the Airtrain.

Climate
Brisbane generally has hot summers and mild winters and would expect a max temp of 30 degrees from November to January. The coldest period is June and July where the max temperature is 22 degrees and the minimum 12 degrees. So not a bad climate!

Brisbane Information
The main Brisbane information office is in the middle of Queen Street Mall.

Drinking
The legal age for drinking is 18.

Electricity
The voltage is 220-240 Volt and so

Emergencies
Dial 000 for all emergencies.

Hospitals
Holy Spirit Northside Hospital
627 Rode Street, Chermside (07 3326 3000)

Newspapers
The local daily paper is the Courier Mail.

Post Office
The General Post Office is at 261 Queen Street.

Shopping
Shops open Monday to Saturday until about 6pm and later on Thursdays. Many shops open for a limited time on Sundays.

Smoking
It is illegal to smoke within 4 metres of an entrance to bars, restaurant, shops and offices.

Telephone
The overseas country code for Australia is 61 and the area code is 07 (just 7 if from overseas).

Time Zone
Brisbane is 10 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.

Tipping
Tipping is not expected however it is appreciated for good service.

Water restrictions
Brisbane has water supply issues and your assistance in reducing the amount of water used is much appreciated.