How should I use three free days in Brisbane before a work trip?

Choose one regional day by interest, such as wildlife, coast or hinterland, and leave the third day flexible for weather or work preparation.

A same-day Sydney flight adds airport transfers, screening and disruption risk at both ends. If Sydney is a priority, consider an overnight stay; otherwise give Brisbane and a nearby outing the time.

Use the arrival evening to settle in and make the first full day light. A riverside walk and one neighbourhood are easier to enjoy after a long flight than a packed tour.