Brisbane In August Travel Guide

Brisbane in August is winter and time for the famous Brisbane Show - The Ekka....

I love August, it is the last winter month and spring is just around the corner. Brisbane has a unique way to take your mind of winter... The EKKA Show!

Mid-month we have EKKA show day and during the 9 day show many parties of school children visit the iconic show to learn about produce, animals, old fashion baking, archeology and much more. They then drag their parents and family back to the show to enjoy the rides, entertainment and of course SHOW BAGS! Definitely, worth a visit if you have never been.

The height of the whale watching season and cruises go daily from Tangalooma and Redcliffe.

It's a great time to visit Gold Coast theme parks because there are no school holidays which means they are relatively quiet and queues for rides are not so long ;-) However, becareful with planning, Gold Coast is VERY busy on both Gold Coast Show Day (usually the last Friday of the month) and on EKKA Show Day which is usually on a Wednesday mid-August. All us Brisbanites not going to the EKKA that day, head to the Gold Coast thinking it will be quiet!

August is a popular time for overseas visitors to Australia from Europe, middle eastern countries, USA and Canada, because it co-incides with northern hemisphere summer holidays.

A school holiday free zone, August is a good time to holiday in Brisbane. Most common questions this month relate to the weather, what you can expect, what to wear or pack, what's on and what you can do. Check out Brisbane in August...

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Weather in Brisbane in August

# - I have quoted Gold Coast sea temperature because the data I found for Brisbane was a bit difficult to interpret. Moreton Bay can have significantly different temperatures than the general ocean temperatures and realistically you don't come to Brisbane for the beach, but you do go to Gold and Sunshine Coasts for that. This is just an indication.

Public and School Holidays in August

What's On In Brisbane In August?

• Brisbane Marathon (dates vary)
• EKKA Brisbane Show (usually starts on Thursday of 2nd week)
• Brisbane Boat Show at Brisbane Convention Centre

Event information for Brisbane

Tips for Visitors to Brisbane in August

For Australian Visitors

Yet another fabulous month to visit our city. Brisbane can be stunning in August. Usually, fabulous weather to explore the city sights without getting too hot.

For Overseas Visitors To Brisbane

August is a popular time to visit Australia, because it is the northern hemisphere summer and a natural time to take a longer holiday. You simply can’t beat winter in Queensland and Brisbane glows at this time of year. August is a good month because there are no Australian school holidays, so generally, attractions and sights are not really busy.

Days are warm with clear blue skies and nights are just a little crisp – though definitely by the end of the month temperatures tend to be rising and the days are getting longer.

IDEAS FOR Things To Do in Brisbane in August

• Ekka - is a MUST DO if you are in Brisbane, especially if you have never been to an Australian Country Comes To Town type of show before.
• Day trip to Tangalooma with wild dolphin feeding and whale watching at this time of the year.
• Shop for designer and brand name bargains at DFO (Direct Factory Outlets) near Brisbane Airport.
• Check out the views from Mt Coot-Tha or Mt Gravatt lookouts and have a cup of tea and slice of cake at the cafes.
• Book for dinner at Mt Coot-Tha Lookout restaurant. Awesome views of the city lights at night.
• Check out the latest entertainment at QPAC and Brisbane Entertainment Centre - there's bound to be a world class show or entertainment act in town.
• Walk from South Bank to Kangaroo Point along the riverside and then have a coffee at Cliffs Cafe.
• Take a kayaking trip along the river.
• Spend the day at Australia Zoo on the Sunshine coast.

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Brisbane Australia General Travel Planning Information

There are many reasons to find yourself planning to visit Brisbane Australia - business trip, convention, conference, family holiday, city break, weekend away or stop over in Brisbane.

Planning can be as simple as organising the flights and accommodation and checking out the things to do, or you may want to look at some of resources on this website to help with your Brisbane trip planning.

• Introduction to Brisbane Australia for a birds eye view of what Brisbane has to offer, when and where to visit and a few useful and interesting facts.
  
• Brisbane Australia Weather Information for a quick run down on our seasons, weather plus tips for what to pack and when are the best times to visit.
• Brisbane Australia Travel Guide gives you lots of traveller information that you can easily access, including information about timezone, transport options, electricity, currency, tipping and other customs.
• Brisbane Airport guide with information about flights, transport, transfers, car hire, airport hotels and more.
  
• Brisbane's main attractions, sightseeing, tours, cruises and activities.
  
• Brisbane Accommodation Guide helps narrow down the search to find where to stay and suitable accommodation including a hotel guide, backpacker information and serviced apartment options (great for families or longer stays).

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