On this blog, I rarely talk about Domestic travel as it’s nowhere near as exciting and exotic as International travel, however, I get a lot of questions from travellers overseas wanting to see reviews of Australia’s domestic lounges, so I’ve decided to start reviewing them This morning I was flying out of my home airport Brisbane on Virgin Australia so I thought I’d review it.
![Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-36.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
To enter the lounge you have to be travelling or connecting onto a Business class ticket, Platinum and Gold members, Silver members who have two entry passes, American Express Centurion & Platinum Charge business and personal, American Express Virgin Australia Platinum card and elite members of Virgin’s partner airlines.
![Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-35.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
To enter the lounge, you can scan your boarding pass on the machine or show an agent.
![Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-34.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
Virgin’s lounges are bright and colourful; it wakes you up if you haven’t slept much 😉
![Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-31.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
The lounge is buffet style. Breakfast is basic cold food as well as toasted sandwich and pancakes machines.
![Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-25.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge Buffet
The food is fresh and their is an ok variety.
![Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-24.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
![a menu on a stand](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-22.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
Juices and soda are available; the full bar opens at 12:00.
![a beverage dispenser on a table](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-23-1.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
![a table with a variety of dishes on it](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-21-1.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
![a machine on a table with plates and bowls of food](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-20-1.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
The highlight of the lounge is the coffee bar, fresh coffee made to order is a wonderful feature, especially for early morning flights.
![a people sitting at a counter in a building](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-26-1.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
![a group of jars of cookies and spoons on a table](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-18-1.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
Fresh hot cappuccino, brilliant!
![a cup of coffee with a brown powder on top](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-19.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
The lounge has a large amount of seating, and I’ve never actually seen it full.
![a group of tables and chairs in a room](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-10-2.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
There are two tables that provide power.
![a bar counter with stools in a room](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-8-2.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
![a room with a counter and chairs](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-9-1.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
110V and two USB slots.
![a close up of a plug](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-11-2.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
![a room with tables and chairs](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-12-2.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
![a white counter with magazines on it](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-6-2.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
![a group of white cups on a counter](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-5-2.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
![a coffee machine on a counter](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-4-2.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
![a row of computers on a table](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
![a room with chairs and tables](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-3-2.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
![a room with a large couch and tables](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-2-2.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
![a room with chairs and tables](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-13-1.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
Entrance to the ‘Club’ VA’s secret lounge.
![a glass wall in a room](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-14-2.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
![a reception desk in a building](http://www.pointsfromthepacific.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/VABNELOUNGE-33-1.jpg)
Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge
Bottom Line
The lounge is pretty good for a Domestic airport, would I purposely spend hours here? No, but for an early morning flight, the coffee station is fantastic!
1 comment
Hi Zac
That picture of the electrical socket and 2 USB ports is a 230V socket, not a 110V socket. Feel free to delete this comment. Great review. Love your work. How long before you can legally review the bars?
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