Prolific fencing, personal information guides dressed in police uniforms, sweltering temperatures, and mixed feelings about what a world economic conference does to a city - that's probably what will be on the back of postcards out of Brisbane this weekend.

Most non-G20 tourists flocked to South Bank's beach Friday and Saturday, lapping up the most of 30-plus degree temperatures, making it the most crowded area in an otherwise deserted city.



Police officers patrol South Bank on Friday. Credit:AFP PHOTO / William West

German tourist Linda Goll said the heavy police presence in Brisbane was putting a damper on her idyllic Australian holiday.



"It feels like you're in a high-security district or something," she said.