Brisbane Key Stats for Meeting Planners
Time Zone: Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Convention Center: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Airport: Brisbane Airport (BNE)
| Population | 1,857,594 | Destination Type Listings |
| Hotels | 130 | • Beach destination |
| Hotel Rooms | 25,000 | • Smoke free restaurants |
| Unique Venues | 75 | |
| Restaurants | 300 |
| Average Hotel Room Rate | $154 USD |
| Average Daily Food Cost | $92 USD |
| Approximate Taxi Fares from BNE to Downtown | $23-27 USD |
| Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost | $186 USD |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Est. Driving Time | Est. Min. Flying Time | Est. Flight Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweed Heads, NSW | 103 km | 1 hr 24 min | n/a | n/a |
| Toowoomba, QLD | 125 km | 1 hr 56 min | n/a | n/a |
| Lismore, NSW | 198 km | 2 hr 42 min | n/a | n/a |
| Sydney, NSW | 925 km | 5+ hrs | 1 hr 30 min | $150+ USD |
| Adelaide, SA | 1,968 km | 5+ hrs | 2 hr 40 min | $199+ USD |
| Wellington, NZ | n/a | n/a | 3 hr 25 min | $525+ USD |
| Los Angeles, CA | n/a | n/a | 12 hr 55 min | $1,300+ USD |
Brisbane Climate Information
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec High -°C | 38 | 35 | 38 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 33 | 38 | 39 | 39 |
| Rec High -°F | 101 | 96 | 101 | 92 | 86 | 83 | 85 | 83 | 93 | 102 | 103 | 103 |
| Avg High -°C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 |
| Avg High -°F | 84 | 84 | 83 | 80 | 74 | 70 | 69 | 71 | 75 | 78 | 81 | 84 |
| Avg Low -°C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 20 |
| Avg Low -°F | 70 | 70 | 67 | 63 | 57 | 52 | 49 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 64 | 68 |
| Rec Low -°C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 4 | -- | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 12 |
| Rec Low -°F | 61 | 60 | 56 | 46 | 40 | 33 | 34 | 37 | 39 | 45 | 48 | 54 |
| Rainfall - cm. | 16 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| Rainfall - in. | 6.5 | 6.7 | 5.6 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.9 |
Brisbane has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers, mild winters and an average of seven hours sunshine each day. The average temperature in the summer months of November to February is 30°C (86°F). The average temperature for the winter months of March to September is 15°C (59°F).
The rainy season runs from late December to March, bringing thunderstorms and occasional hail, and the average annual rainfall is about 946 millimeters (94 cm). Humidity hovers around 50 percent all year. With such a consistent mild climate, the best months to visit are March and October.
Brisbane Details
| Country Code | 61 |
| Official Language | English |
| Currency | AUD |
| Sales Tax | 10% |
| Standard Tipping Practice | 10% |
| Credit Cards and Travelers Checks Widely Accepted? | Yes |
| Electricity | 240V / 50Hz |
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