The locals will happily tell you that Brisbane is the only Australian capital city to enjoy a perfect climate - and who would argue with them. Brisbane, like so many early settlements along the coast of eastern Australia, started life as a penal colony. It is thought that the Ngundanbi and Yagara Aborigines lived along the banks of the river before Europeans settled the area. Do not miss the NAB - National Bank Building, located on the corner of Queen and Creek Streets (308-322 Queen Street) this huge and gracious building is regarded as the finest Classical Revival building in Australia. The treasurey casino is a must!  Second in beauty as a casino only to that in Monaco.   Casablanca on Caxton Street is a good britro style restautant, nightclub etc