Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and Australia's third largest metropolis. Located in the southeastern corner of Queensland, Brisbane is a river city, situated upstream from the mouth of the Brisbane River. Brisbane today has almost 2 million inhabitants spread out in vast suburbs. Downtown is modern, with futuristic buildings sharing space with some old Victorian constructions.

Melbourne's population is 3.4 million which makes it the second largest city in Australia and the largest city and capital of the state of Victoria. Melbourne is a melting pot with over a quarter of the population being born overseas. There are approximately 60 cultural groups speaking 170 languages, giving this City its unique character. The city centre lies in perfect square blocks with tall, modern buildings where big companies and multinationals have their offices. Getting out of the immediate city grid, the city becomes smaller with one or two story buildings. Melbourne doesn't have mountains or any other immediately identifiable reference point, and because of that, it can present a boring and repetitive look.

Sydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and is Australia's oldest and largest city. Founded in 1788 it has a population of almost four million and boasts one of the largest and most beautiful harbours in the world. Two easily recognizable landmarks which often depict Australia rather than just Sydney are the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. With the settlement of numerous nationalities over the past couple of generations, the restaurants, shopping and nightlife are as varied ...

The Gold Coast is a city built along Queensland's coastline between the New South Wales and Queensland border to Southport. The Gold Coast's most famous attraction is the beach and it is impressive. Long stretches of white fluffy sand and huge surf make it a kind of surfers paradise of which the main centre of the Gold Coast is named. Other areas or suburbs include Southport, Main Beach, Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach, Miami, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Currumbin, and Coolangatta.