If you visit Brisbane you...
by Miss_Spencer
If you visit Brisbane you absolutely must go clubbing. I think Brisbane has got some of the best night clubs in the whole of Australia. They're relaxed, totally funky and you're absolutely sure to have a great time no matter which on eyou go to - although we all have our favourites.
For the younger or older, more conservative travellers, I would probably say that the weekend markets at Southbank are a really good way to spend a lazy sunday afternoon if you want to relax and enjoy some Brisbane culture. Fondest memory of Brisbane is my first time into the Ekka - the royal national show in Brisbane - where I had absolutely the best time and was totally flabbergasted by all of the people who live in Brisbane, all coming into town in the period of a week or so. Absolutely chaotic, but 100% great fun.
Tipping for meals
by Travel2write
Tipping is not obligatory in Australia. A tip is generally given in response to good food/service and always at the diners's discrection. I.E. "tip for the good service", however 15-20 percent expected in the states isn't mandatory here.
Packing List
by danny1979
a backpack is fine to travel with as there are so many backpackers around that every one is geared up for them. thier are three main items of clothing you will need
:- t-shirts, shorts and SWIMMERS. plenty of sun cream as you can get burnt far to easly and it will make your trip unforgetable for the wrong reasons. you can purchase a under water camera for around $18.00 and it is well worth it as you can see by some of my photo's
When in Brisbane you will...
by Onfa
When in Brisbane you will invariably go to the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise. When you tire of the tourist tackiness, take a trip to Tamborine Mountain in what's called the Gold Coast Hinterland.
You will find it by driving west out of Brisbane: find the Gold Coast highway and it will be signposted.
There are three towns on the mountain; Eagle Heights, North Tamborine and Mount Tamborine.
While there, be sure to visit Forest Cafe in North Tamborine: I can recommend the food there, and take a trail ride with Riders in Mount Tamborine.
For all fans of the...
by gumption
For all fans of the wonderful... a visit to brisbane must include a trip to the now world-famous 'Woodford Folk Festival'!!! To quote from the organisers: 'The Woodford Folk Festival is the largest and most divserse folk festival in Australia.' Of course there's heaps of funky music of many origins, but also workshops, performances, food (yummy - i recommend the falafel) and other entertainment. The festival embraces aboriginal and ethnic expression and the environmental and women's movements. The festival has been happening for 15 years now.. but it's been recently that the grounds have remarkably improved, resembling an established community of folky souls! There are camping facilities and heaps more. Check out the site for general info and also program info for this year's festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
The highlights of my years there have been seeing Tim Freedman and the Whitlams under the pouring rain... best gig of my life. Also seeing Slava Grigoryan play (brillian Melbourne, now London based guitarist), not too forget the open air vampire movies with real organ player 15 metres away and scrumpscious falafel and hummous pita bread! The festival runs from (generally) the 27th of December till the 1st of January, culminating in a fantastic New Year's Eve Celebration. Woodford is about 27km from Caboolture... you can catch the train from brisbane to caboolture (takes a bit over an hour) and they generally offer bus services from caboolture to woodford.
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Frothy mass heading down the Brisbane river.
The Chapel and Cathedral across the green
Yachts moored on the Brisbane River
two types cut in half
