Brisbane airlines adding direct routes . Brisbane ’ s airport , operating 24 hours a day , offers the highest number of domestic connections and is located an easy 20-minute drive from the city centre , with both domestic and international terminals offering direct rail links to the city . And , while flying isn ’ t associated with sustainability , Brisbane Airport Corporation ’ s goal is to achieve Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 .
Brisbane is also a tempting city for walkers , aided by more than 280 days of sunshine each year . Like many other Australian state capitals , it has a clearly defined grid of streets that form its Central Business District ( CBD ). However , there ’ s a secret hidden in the design , making them easy to navigate . Many of the streets got their names from British royalty . Those running diagonally from northeast to southwest are named after female royals , including Adelaide , Charlotte , and Elizabeth . Those running in a perpendicular direction are named after male royals , such as Albert , Edward , and George . With more delegates embracing fitness and wellbeing and more than 200 parks across Brisbane , there ’ s more than enough leafy space to enjoy , including Roma Street Parklands where visitors can meander through the winding pathways of this garden lovers ’ paradise .
Of koalas , camel milk and the Crystalbrook And for other activities outside the walls of the meeting room there are plenty of eco conscious adventures to choose from . Head to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary , home to over 100 koalas and 75 species of other Australian native animals , to learn about the world-leading conservation programme at the world ’ s first and largest koala sanctuary .
Foodies can head to the Scenic Rim , a region of lakes and mountains where farmers and food producers grow ,
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