Brisbane is the capital of the state of Queensland and also the third-largest city in Australia. One of the unique fact about Brisbane is central streets in Brisbane are named after members of the royal family (Adelaide, Alice, Ann, Charlotte, Elizabeth, Margaret, Mary). Brisbane is named after the river on which it sits. It was chosen as the capital when Queensland was proclaimed a separate colony from New South Wales in 1859. The Annual Brisbane Festival is the largest and most popular event in this city.
With elegant tree-lined boulevards and a raging cafe culture, Victoria\'s capital maintains a distinctly European feel. Expect wonderful architecture both old and new and green spaces like the Royal Botanic Gardens. This cosmopolitan city is also Australia\'s culture capital, with vibrant dining, shopping, and nightlife scenes. When it comes to shopping, restaurants, fashion, music and nightlife, no other state capital in Australia comes close to Melbourne.