Guidebook for Brisbane City
Shopping
All the big names here with great atmosphere and friendly retail staff. Queen Street is the centre of the city and there are a multitude of shops and food outlets to choose from. There are also foodmarkets here on a Wednesday.
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Queen Street
Queen StreetAll the big names here with great atmosphere and friendly retail staff. Queen Street is the centre of the city and there are a multitude of shops and food outlets to choose from. There are also foodmarkets here on a Wednesday.
Getting Around
The Ferry will take you from just across the road to Kangaroo point and New farm or South Brisbane and North Quay.
Great alternative to catching the bus.
Find the timetable here:
https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/stops/317591/timetable
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Eagle Street Pier ferry terminal station
Eagle StreetThe Ferry will take you from just across the road to Kangaroo point and New farm or South Brisbane and North Quay.
Great alternative to catching the bus.
Find the timetable here:
https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/stops/317591/timetable
Arts & Culture
GOMA always hosts some really interesting exhibitions and will cater for all ages. Currently they are exhibiting Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama which is definitelty worth a visit.
https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/whats-on/calendar
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Galería de arte moderno
Stanley PlaceGOMA always hosts some really interesting exhibitions and will cater for all ages. Currently they are exhibiting Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama which is definitelty worth a visit.
https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/whats-on/calendar
State Library with additional services including copying, printing, scanning and wifi.
http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/
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State Library Of Queensland
Stanley PlaceState Library with additional services including copying, printing, scanning and wifi.
http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/
The centre of the City Arts & Entertainment precinct, restaurants, river ferries, parks and gardens, museum, library, art gallery. Lot's on from dance, comedy and classical.
Check out what's on https://www.qpac.com.au/event/
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Centro de Artes Escénicas de Queensland
Melbourne StreetThe centre of the City Arts & Entertainment precinct, restaurants, river ferries, parks and gardens, museum, library, art gallery. Lot's on from dance, comedy and classical.
Check out what's on https://www.qpac.com.au/event/
Brisbane Powerhouse is Queensland’s home for contemporary culture, a magnificent power station of the 1920s reborn as an arts centre on the Brisbane River.
With over 1,250 performances and events each year, they are one of the busiest arts venues in the Asia-Pacific region. With an all year-round program featuring events across music, comedy, Writers+Ideas, dance, film, visual arts, cabaret, circus, and theatre.
They often have free events including music, comedy and a kids art class on Tuesdays during term time. There is also a market on a Saturday morning.
https://issuu.com/brisbanepowerhouse7/docs/2017_bph_nov___febguide_issuu/42
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Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse is Queensland’s home for contemporary culture, a magnificent power station of the 1920s reborn as an arts centre on the Brisbane River.
With over 1,250 performances and events each year, they are one of the busiest arts venues in the Asia-Pacific region. With an all year-round program featuring events across music, comedy, Writers+Ideas, dance, film, visual arts, cabaret, circus, and theatre.
They often have free events including music, comedy and a kids art class on Tuesdays during term time. There is also a market on a Saturday morning.
https://issuu.com/brisbanepowerhouse7/docs/2017_bph_nov___febguide_issuu/42
Parks & Nature
The Botanical Gardens are a great place to relax. You can just take a picnic blanket and o and chill on the lawn or try and nab one of the deckchairs supplied. Lot's of people use the free public BBQ's here aswell. There are areas you can book for private events too. Riverside markets take place every Sunday.
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/parks-venues/parks/city-botanic-gardens/whats-city-botanic-gardens
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Jardín botánico de la ciudad de Brisbane
147 Alice StThe Botanical Gardens are a great place to relax. You can just take a picnic blanket and o and chill on the lawn or try and nab one of the deckchairs supplied. Lot's of people use the free public BBQ's here aswell. There are areas you can book for private events too. Riverside markets take place every Sunday.
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/parks-venues/parks/city-botanic-gardens/whats-city-botanic-gardens
South Bank Parklands with it's Restuarants, Beach and Water Features is a great place for the family and you get the benefit of beach and swim facilitiies right in the centre of town. There aren't too many shady spots so get there early to nab a good spot where you can spend the day. Don't leave your picnic around as the Ibis will soon be your best friend.
http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/South-Bank?utm_source=redirects&utm_medium=www.visitsouthbank.com.au&utm_campaign=301_Redirects
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South Bank Parklands
Stanley Street PlazaSouth Bank Parklands with it's Restuarants, Beach and Water Features is a great place for the family and you get the benefit of beach and swim facilitiies right in the centre of town. There aren't too many shady spots so get there early to nab a good spot where you can spend the day. Don't leave your picnic around as the Ibis will soon be your best friend.
http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/South-Bank?utm_source=redirects&utm_medium=www.visitsouthbank.com.au&utm_campaign=301_Redirects
New Farm Park is a great trip over on the ferry. Pack a picnic and a blanket and find some shade under the trees whilst lapping up the large open spaces. Grab a frisby and spend time with family or friends having some down time.
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New Farm Park
1042 Brunswick StNew Farm Park is a great trip over on the ferry. Pack a picnic and a blanket and find some shade under the trees whilst lapping up the large open spaces. Grab a frisby and spend time with family or friends having some down time.
Sightseeing
A great way to get your eyes on Brisbanes skyline is to get up on the wheel. Breathtaking views across the iconic Brisbane River and can be done day or night.
http://www.thewheelofbrisbane.com.au/
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Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane
A great way to get your eyes on Brisbanes skyline is to get up on the wheel. Breathtaking views across the iconic Brisbane River and can be done day or night.
http://www.thewheelofbrisbane.com.au/
Ahhh who can resist cuddling a Koala? Good to plan to spend half a day at least here as there is a bit to get around. If you don't have a car then not to worry as buses and ferries go out fairly regularly.
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Reserva de Koalas Lone Pine
708 Jesmond RdAhhh who can resist cuddling a Koala? Good to plan to spend half a day at least here as there is a bit to get around. If you don't have a car then not to worry as buses and ferries go out fairly regularly.
Mt. Coot-tha lookout is a favourite destination for locals and visitors. We often just go up for a coffee and to take in the views. Ok well also to have chips and gravy.
A ‘must see’ for all visitors to Brisbane, Mt Coot-tha’s Brisbane Lookout offers spectacular panoramic views over the CBD all the way to Moreton Bay. Walking tracks are abundant through the National Park and the Lookout itself showcases a historical timeline of this iconic destination. A bustling café and award winning restaurant ensure the precinct caters to all visitors.
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Mirador del Monte Coot-tha de Brisbane
1012 Sir Samuel Griffith DrMt. Coot-tha lookout is a favourite destination for locals and visitors. We often just go up for a coffee and to take in the views. Ok well also to have chips and gravy.
A ‘must see’ for all visitors to Brisbane, Mt Coot-tha’s Brisbane Lookout offers spectacular panoramic views over the CBD all the way to Moreton Bay. Walking tracks are abundant through the National Park and the Lookout itself showcases a historical timeline of this iconic destination. A bustling café and award winning restaurant ensure the precinct caters to all visitors.
Brisbane’s planetarium is located in the Botanic Gardens. You can take a guided tour of the exhibits and see an entertaining show in the Cosmic Skydome where images of the night sky are projected on the inner dome. The planetarium presents eight different shows plus additional shows specifically for children. In the observatory there is a Zeiss telescope, Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and a Meade. There are astronomical instruments, a replica of astronaut Neil Armstrong’s spacesuit and models of spacecraft. A mini-theatre can also be accessed for free.
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Planetario Sir Thomas Brisbane
Mount Coot-Tha RoadBrisbane’s planetarium is located in the Botanic Gardens. You can take a guided tour of the exhibits and see an entertaining show in the Cosmic Skydome where images of the night sky are projected on the inner dome. The planetarium presents eight different shows plus additional shows specifically for children. In the observatory there is a Zeiss telescope, Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and a Meade. There are astronomical instruments, a replica of astronaut Neil Armstrong’s spacesuit and models of spacecraft. A mini-theatre can also be accessed for free.
Essentials
Woolworths on Turbot Street will fix you up for your every day grocery needs.
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Woolworths
365 Turbot StWoolworths on Turbot Street will fix you up for your every day grocery needs.
Drinks & Nightlife
A bar on the river where I'd say the average age is around 30-40. There is a small dance floor which gets busier as the night goes on. Outside balcony area upstairs where you can smoke.
Live music on Wednesday nights and happy hour on Fridays. $5.50 Cosmo's and Mojitos are decent. You can also get happy hour bubbles and beer. Happy hour runs til 6pm Friday downstairs and 7pm upstairs in the Shadow Lounge. Sunday afternoon bbq is pretty good value, you can get a meal and a drink for around $15 but it might be best to book in advance.
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Jade Buddha Bar & Kitchen
1 Eagle StA bar on the river where I'd say the average age is around 30-40. There is a small dance floor which gets busier as the night goes on. Outside balcony area upstairs where you can smoke.
Live music on Wednesday nights and happy hour on Fridays. $5.50 Cosmo's and Mojitos are decent. You can also get happy hour bubbles and beer. Happy hour runs til 6pm Friday downstairs and 7pm upstairs in the Shadow Lounge. Sunday afternoon bbq is pretty good value, you can get a meal and a drink for around $15 but it might be best to book in advance.