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 Weather in May
The average temperature in May is between 15-25°C (59-77°F). Lovely sunny days followed by glorious nights - ideal for both indoor and outdoor activities.
Visiting Brisbane
For an insight into the city, its history and people and to view the best sights, the top destinations are:
Mt Coot-tha Lookout & Botanic Gardens
Even if you only have an hour or so to spare, take the drive up to the top of Mt Coot-that to get a view of the whole of Brisbane city. You’ll see the curves of the river, the lines of the freeway, the skyline of the CBD. Plus, on a clear day you can see south-west to the distant ranges, east towards Moreton Bay and miles in every other direction. Enjoy the facilities of a cafe, restaurant and lookout at the top. The Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens are only 7 kilometres from the CBD and feature a magnificent tropical display dome, a lagoon, Japanese gardens, themed gardens on 52 hectares and the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium.
 South Bank
Where did people gather in Brisbane before South Bank was created? It’s hard to imagine our city without this destination. Every visitor to Brisbane will enjoy South Bank’s sandy beach, the open grassy picnic spots, the shops and dozens of eating places. There’s the cinemas, regular free live entertainment and many festivals and fireworks throughout the year.
The Cultural Hub
Enjoy Queensland’s arts and theatre at the Cultural Centre, South Bank. Spend time at the Queensland Art Gallery, State Library of Queensland and the Gallery of Modern Art. Get tickets to see a play, opera, ballet or dozens of other performances at the Cultural Centre.
 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Visitors from overseas will just love the abundant and easily seen Australian wildlife at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Hold a koala, feed a kangaroo, hear a talk about our reptiles – it all makes for a great day out. There’s no need to leave the city to experience our amazing animals.
A trip on the river
Even locals love to get out on the Brisbane River and it’s so easy and cheap to do with a journey on the CityCat. For just over $5 take a cruise up and down the river, stopping where ever you like along the way – South Bank, University of Queensland, New Farm...The City Cats glide over the water to give you a whole new perspective on the Brisbane lifestyle.
 Roma Street Parklands
Walk or take the train to Roma Street Parklands to experience the theme gardens such as the topiary maze, rainforest walk, lake, celebration lawn and amphitheatre. There are many public artworks to admire and a great quality cafe too.
City Botanic Gardens
Visitors will see the exotic and gorgeous plants that flourish in our sub-tropical climate. The City Botanic Gardens are in a fabulous spot beside the river (and an easy walk from the busy CBD). Make sure you go on the boardwalk through the mangroves.
Riverlife Mirrabooka – Aboriginal Cultural Experience
Participate in traditional Aboriginal song and dance with descendants of the local Nunukul Yuggera Tribe as they perform Indigenous stories and dance skills passed on for thousands of years. Witness traditional fire starting techniques and share in Indigenous educational talks that offer an insight into Aboriginal life and history of this ancient land. Take part as Aboriginal musicians demonstrate and encourage visitors to try traditional indigenous instruments such as the didgeridoo and clap sticks. Click here for further information http://www.riverlife.com.au and click on the Aboriginal photo.
Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay is huge! Take a trip to Stradbroke Island (affectionately known as ‘Straddie’ to locals). On Moreton Island you can feed wild dolphins at Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort. If you don’t have much time, sit beside the bay when you visit the bayside areas of Sandgate, Wynnum or Cleveland.
 Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort
A relaxing 75 minute cruise from Brisbane across Moreton Bay puts you on the doorstep of Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort. Fringed on three sides by Moreton Island National Park, Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort is subtly nestled amongst landscaped gardens and natural bushland. A highlight of any stay at Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort will be the opportunity to interact closely with our native wild life. Each evening the Tangalooma in-shore dolphins eagerly swim up to the beach, adjacent to the well lit jetty, where they are rewarded with fresh fish hand fed to them by our Dolphin Care staff and Resort Guests. Whether you are actually participating in the feeding or simply watching from the jetty, you will be overwhelmed by these beautiful creatures.
 As well as world renowned wild dolphins, Tangalooma offers a wide range of activities such as: tennis, squash, archery, snorkeling, fishing, sailing, scuba diving, bush walking, golf driving net, putting green and wilderness Four Wheel Drive escorted tours to many National Park highlights. These include visiting Queensland's oldest lighthouse at Cape Moreton, the Ocean Beach and the "Blue Lagoon" or enjoy a short trip to the "Desert" for the exhilarating sport of "Sand Tobogganing". Tangalooma caters for all ages with Teens and Kids activities daily and includes educational involvement in the Dolphin Education Centre.
For further information visit the following websites:
Tourism Queensland at http://www.tq.com.au
Our Brisbane at http://www.ourbrisbane.com/
Queensland Holidays at http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au
Very Gold Coast at http://www.goldcoasttourism.com.au
Gold Coast Australia at http://www.goldcoastaustralia.com
Sunshine Coast at http://www.sunshinecoast.com.au
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