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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, established in 1927, is the world's first and largest koala sanctuary.
Most koalas looked very lazy, chewing on leaves while seemingly falling asleep.
I don't understand why anyone will pay to cuddle a koala, but the long line up proves many people do like to take a picture of such and show their friends and relatives of how cute that particular koala is.
Open every day from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
(from 1:30 PM on Anzac Day, April 25) Leave a Comment Directions: By Bus: Brisbane council bus number 430 runs hourly to Lone Pine from the city. It leaves from Koala Platform underneath the Myer Centre in the Queen Street Mall in the city. Adult fares are $3.40 and children $1.70 (subject to change) .Website: http://www.koala.net/
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Brisbane biggest annual fair at the RNA showgrounds. Not to be missed if you are in Brisbane during this time.
Ekka returns in 2005 on 11 - 20 August 2005 Leave a Comment Directions: Gregory Terrace Fortitude Valley, 4006 Tel: (07) 3852 1831 Fax: (07) 3257 1428Website: http://www.ekka.com.au
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Mount Coot-tha offers panoramic views over the city of Brisbane and beyond to Moreton Bay and it's islands to the East, and the Glasshouse Mountains and the D'Agilar Range to the West. During the evening it is sea of glittering lights stretching out almost as far as you can see. I reccommend seeing both views if you have time because in my opinion they differ enormously, during the day the Brisbane River is the focal point whilst it is virtually invisible at night. Look down at the pavement while you are there and you will see the ebbs of the River illustrated through a series of tiles which is interesting - see if you can pick the parts of the river!
The name 'Coot-tha' or 'Kuta' was taken from the Aboriginal name for the area which meant 'honey' or 'the place of wild honey'. Mount Coot-tha is about 7km from the City Centre and buses run there every 30 minutes during the day. Also worth a look in this area is the Botanical Gardens and the Planetarium and you can have a bite to eat at the Summitt Restaurant or grab an ice cream there on a hot day. Leave a Comment
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Not far north of Brisbane is the Sunshine Coasts.
Picture an area of sweeping shiny beaches bordered by beautiful blue water. Picture majestic mountain ranges and refreshing radiant rainforest. Picture scenic drives along ridges and through valleys, overlooking coastal panoramas and vast fruit plantations. Picture tranquil hillside villages famous for local arts and crafts. Leave a Comment
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This is a very popular place for so many people to visit - Saturday morning markets, which start as the clubbers drag themselves home - and both weekend days, you will see plenty of people sitting around the many al fresco restaurants, enjoying a leisurely breakfast, brunch, lunch or whatever! The meeting place for so many different types of people.
Brisbane's China Town area is not large, but there are two mall areas, and plenty of restaurants and Asian shops to make this a great weekend outing place.
Some caution is required in the evenings, due to the presence of crime in this area. The ugly part of the area's diversity.
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Newstead means "new guilding or place" in Scottish. It was originally built as a cottage for Scottish immigrant, Patrick Leslie in the Colonial Georgian style. After short time, it was taken over by his brother-in-law, Clements Wickham, Brisbane's first police magistrate. He extended the home into the current "homestead" style, more typical of Victorian archetecture of the later time. This old home has since been home to various judges, politicians, merchant shipowners and more recently, the superintendant of council parks.
In 1939, Newstead House was the subject of ground breaking legislation aimed at the preservation of a building - and the Newstead House Trust was created. Ongoing maintenance and conseration are carried out jointly between the Board of Trustees and the Friends of Newstead group.
Newstead is worth a visit, for its historical significance to Brisbane - and an excellent display of Victorian furnishing and lifestyle in Brisbane at the time. It is located on the Brisbane River, close to Breakfast Creek Hotel, and the manicured lawns and beautiful grounds of this grand old lady justify a visit.
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This is a fun thing to do in Brisbane, not only that, but its relativly cheap, and its public transport.
Hop on to a City Cat at on of the many river stops and do the round trip.
This can be done both day and night (as with the lights at night its kinda spectatucalar, and by day very scenic.
a big PLUS - With the current Brisbane City Link Fare structures, a full day pass will only cost you $5.20 for the day, even cheaper if you use off peak times. Not only that but it can be used on all public transport, (City Cat, Ferry, Train, Bus,) as long as it is within zones 1 & 2 till midnight. There are some time restrictions with an off peak ticket.
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This iconic old building and brew date back to 1889 - and XXXX is undoubtedly Queenslander's favourite beer - as the logo goes "good as gold" - despite now being owned by Kiwi giant Lion-Nathan.
As the story goes, two Irishmen - Nicholas and Edward Fitzgerald - drank their way from Castlemain, Victoria to Brisbane, looking for a finer climate and life. They met up with two locals, Donnelly and Qunlan in Brisbane, who shared their passion for an ale. A partnership was born. Subsequently, Donnelly sold his shar to Quinlan, a superior brewer - who then died. His wife took over his share of the business with a new partner, Grey - which was quite a feat for her, as women's right to vote was only granted in 1896! With the Irishmen, this partnership produced the first "lager" in 1897 - and a legend was officially born. It was called XXX at that time, and the 4th X was added in 1916 when the distillery methods were improved!
The brewery has had some rough times, with Alan Bond (failed Australian businessman) taking over for a time, before the current Kiwi acquisition. There was also a time of Japanese takeover, which brought out every war digger in the area to dispute this change of hands!
No matter who owns it - The XXXX symbol and the little man holding up a beer, remain rightfully Queensland in ownership!
There are tours through the brewery, and, funnily enough, I recall being taken on a tour as a school student from the bush, coming to the "big smoke" for a school trip! Address: Close to the Milton Railway station.
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The comfortable sleek city cats operate from 5.30am until 10.30pm - and cruise the Brisbane River, from Bretts Wharf at Hamilton to the University of Queensland at St Lucia. There are 14 stops along the way, including New Farm Park, Kangaroo Point, Queensland University of Technology (inner city), Southbank Parklands, West End and Toowong.
These stops all have interest and attraction to tourists, and this is a nice, relaxing way to see the inner parts of this beautiful city.
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Southbank is a definate 'must see'. This was all new to me :o) How unusual,.... a beach right in the city!! And it's only a short walk across the bridge from the CBD. We really enjoyed our wander through this lovely place. Don't think I'd like to swim there though,....bit crowded for my liking :o) Leave a Comment
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