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Constant redevelopment
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  • As I have mentioned elsewhere in this page, Brisbane is in a state of constant redevelopment. In the past this has had some unfortunate results, when enthusiasts of “progress” have destroyed marvellous historic buildings which had real merit. The most notorious of these was the destruction some years ago of the “Bellevue Hotel”, a stately late 1800s building with beautiful ornamental cast iron verandahs, destroyed in the middle of the night to overcome public protests. I could also count the former “Chardon’s Corner Hotel”, long since gone, which was a brilliant piece of high Victoriana. Today, a more considered approach is being taken to redevelopment. I must admit I do not know the story of the building which occupied the demolition site where I took the main photo for this tip – it was on the corner of Elizabeth and Albert Streets in the city, and I could not resist the image. Shades of the "Cheshire Cat’s" smile! The second photo was taken from a CityCat and shows the wasteland (seen in 2005) where the former Newstead wharves (which had no particular merit of any kind) were situated. I understand that a major residential area is under development there: commercial shipping for Brisbane now has a major new port complex at the mouth of the river.


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    OUT OF THE CITY STUFF...
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  • There are some amazing places to visit just outside of Brisbane on the 2 islands which protect the Moreton Bay which is Brisbane's waterway. Stradbroke Island is easy to get to from the city heart via train ($2.80) which connects by bus (free) to the ferry/flyer ($8 each way) to take you over to the island aka "Straddie" where you'll find empty beaches, beautiful headlands, possible Whale spotting, and inland Blue Lake and Brown Lake to go for a fresh water swim. North of Stradbrok Island is Moreton Island. Here you can stay at Tangalooma Resort (or camp where the barge/ferry lets you off) where you can feed the dolphins by hand and snorkel over ship wrecks. Or climb the sand dunes to get over to the surf beaches (don't swim over there as there are no lifeguards and without many humans around there may be sharks feeding on fish along the gutters in the shores). Here's a link to the Resort Details: http://www.tangalooma.com

    Being alone on a deserted beach on sunset as you feel the wind start to chill your skin until you get goosebumps. You're alone, though feel so connected to the world..... my fav feeling

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    How to meet locals
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  • Not sure if this is everybodies thing, but when I travel I love getting to know locals. Normally people suggest to go to clubs for night time activities. But as everybody knows, you can bearly hear yourself think than alone talk to locals. So I suggest going to one of the bars/ pubs in Brissy. They are SO laid back and locals are always willing to play a game of pool with you. here is my fave (but doesn't have pool tables but still is a great hang out): Jorge 183 George Street City 4000 Tel: [07] 3012 9121 Jorge is best defined by what it isn't. It's not a nightclub, yet DJ's spill tunes on three levels day & night. It's not a restaurant yet the food and service has been praised by critics from all over. It isn't a cafe' but the coffee is barista quality Birdie Num Num is also one of the best, where students, professionals, backpacker mix together. There is something to do at this club any day of the week Birdie Num Num 11 Gipps Street Fortitude Valley Brisbane QLD 'The Zoo' is another fave. Sometimes there are awesome live bands here. Check it out at http://www.thezoo.com.au/ 711 Ann Street, The Valley, Brisbane, Qld, Australia


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    Brisbane at night...
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  • Brisbane is a fantastic city to photograph at night...make sure you bring your tripod then walk along the river for a while and you'll find some perfect photo locations. :)

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    Another night photo...
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  • Here is the Story Bridge again...it is perfect for night photos...although I didn't take this photo early enough (ie the very dark sky)... ;)

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    Taken during a walk...
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  • This is another bridge in Brisbane, I'm not sure of it's name though. We had a nice walk along the rivers edge one afternoon, totally recommended...

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    Mt Coot-tha
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  • This is the view from Mt Coot-tha look out. There is a restaurant etc on the mountain too if you want to enjoy the view a bit longer...

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    There are many old ship-wrecks...
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  • There are many old ship-wrecks in the Queensland coast, some make for dramatic photograhpy while others just make a beach appear ugly.

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    Lovely Walking Tracks
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  • There are walking tracks following around the Brisbane River which links Southbank, Queensland University, the Park Road and Caxton Street coffee shop districts, Waterfront Place, the Botanical Gardens and Kangaroo Point cliffs. Or take a leisurely cruise or even a dinner cruise, down the river.

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    My memory of Brisbane was...
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  • My memory of Brisbane was mostly the world Expo. I saw the Dutchess of York, Sara Fergason, rode on a hovercraft on the river in Brisbane at the Expo and thought I would never see my luggage again. I had been on two flights that day. One flight was on its way to Hongkong and the other onto Europe. I finally got my suitcases delivered to my room the next day by Quantas Airlines. They had got stuck in Sydney.

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