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The riverside area to the south from the city is now known as “Southbank”. In former days, it was simply “South Brisbane” and was a sleazy run-down area with rotting old timber wharves, tired looking warehouses, ugly industrial developments, and drunk-infested old pubs. Now it is one of the jewels in Brisbane’s crown. What brought about the dramatic change? The World Expo of 1988, Brisbane’s contribution to Australia’s bicentenary celebrations. In a flash of inspiration a large expanse of South Brisbane was cleared, with the exception of a few historic pubs, which were restored. Roads were diverted, massive landscaping undertaken, and the 1988 Expo achieved more than anything before or since to put Brisbane on the international map. Very little remains of the Expo developments – after it had finished nearly all the buildings were removed, most of the roads torn up, and the area was redeveloped again: this time mainly as parkland. As you wander through the forested areas, with substantial trees and water features, it is hard to imagine that the parklands have not been there for far longer! Fortunately, the planners have recognised that people need some shelter from the blazing summer heat, and have provided shelter over many of the main walking paths. But it’s far more than parks, as you will find in the next two tips. Main photo: Southbank ornamental lake and banyan tree Second photo: Southbank paths and palms Third photo: Southbank covered walkway. Address: South of the river from the city areaDirections: Southbank can be reached by walking across the Victoria Bridge, by bus or train, or by “rivercat” ferry. There also is a large and quite expensive underground carpark.
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This beautiful recreational area covers 17 hectares of parklands in a wider 120 hectare precinct. This side of the river was developed for 1988 Expo, the dream of our then long term Premier, Sir Joh Bjelke Petersen. Once the site of pavilions, displays, restaurants and international country showcasing, this is now a beautiful and well used recreational site for locals and visitors - with roughly 5 million people visiting this site every year. The ony remnants of Expo are some of the utility buildings and a pub, and a 2 story pagoda, handcrafted for the event, and left as a gift from the Nepalese people. The parkland runs for roughly 1km along the south bank of the Brisbane River - and now an attractive arbour runs along the stretch as a colourful bougainvillia covered shelter. The range of activities are extensive, and I really like the fact that you can use the parklands for such a wide range of activities, and spend little or a lot - making it truly accessible for everyone. You can bring a picnic or BBQ, and guaranteed to find your own secluded spot amongt the meandering grassy areas. You can have a fish and ship or variety of other takeaways, or enjoy a meal in one of the many restaurants dotted throughout the park. There is a created and extensive beach area, complete with lifeguards, catering to a range of swimming and cooling needs - all adjacent picnic and supervision areas - looking over the Brisbane River and city. At the southern end of the parklands is the Queensland Maritime Museum - where there are a range of memorabilia from our maritime past, including an old frigate, Diamantina, and steam tug, Forceful. You can access the parklands from the city by either walking across the Goodwill Bridge or the Victoria Bridge, at either ends of the parklands. The Queensland Museum, Art Gallery and Performing Arts Complex are also part of the Southbank precinct, access from the Victoria Bridge.
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Southbank Parklands was the site of the World Expo in 1988 and really put Brisbane on the map as one of Australia's most important and beautiful cities. The creation of Southbank gave the city a kind of cosmopolitan feel that had previously been lacking. The Parkland is situated directly across the river from the Brisbane CBD. There is a man-made beach and lagoon, picnic and barbecue areas, water features and a picturesque riverfront promenade on which to walk, run and rollerblade. There are more than 30 restaurants, cafes and takeaways and the arbour, draped in bougainvillea, which winds its way through the length of the parklands is just beautiful. The Southbank markets which operate on Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays are also a real highlight. Southbank is also home to the Queensland Art Gallery, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Opera Queensland, Queensland Theatre Company, Queensland Museum, and State Library of Queensland and the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Victoria Bridge and the Goodwill Bridge directly link pedestrians at Southbank with the CBD and is therefore extremely accessible. Leave a Comment Address: Southbank!!!Website: www.ourbrisbane.com
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