Brisbane, being Queensland’s capital, is the most populated city in the state and has a beautiful central business district standing on an authentic European settlement located in close proximity to the pristine Brisbane River. Brisbane airport pickup service The city derives its name after the former Governor of New South Wales, Sir Thomas Brisbane. Brisbane is demarcated through the coolly flowing River and the lovely hilly terrain adds picturesque natural beauty to it. Residents pride themselves on the beautiful Herbert Taylor Range that runs through the city along with the Toohey Mountain, Mount Glorious, Mount Gravatt and Mount Nebo. Several heritage buildings in the CBD lend it a charming old-world flavour including the Old Windmill and Old Commissariat Store.