Brisbane Things to Do

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  • Southbank, Brisbane

    1. Southbank

    Southbank is a lovely recreation area on the banks of the Brisbane river. It is situated where Expo was once held. There are all sorts of things to do here, lots of people enjoy the man made lagoon...   more
  • Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo, Brisbane

    2. Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo

    Australia Zoo is located in the Australian state of Queensland on the Sunshine Coast near Beerwah/Glass House Mountains. It was established under the name of Beerwah Reptile Park by Bob and Lyn Irwin...   more
  • Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane

    3. Roma Street Parklands

    I wanted to add more about this beautiful parkland and show you the photos. The memorial Corner is interesting and remembers those brave souls who fought and lost their lives during the 1st and 2nd...   more
  • Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane

    4. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

    I thought I would tell you about some of the shows that are included in the Lone Pine Sanctuary admission price. We were early, so made our way to the Aussie sheep dog show which is held 3 times a...   more
  • City Cat, Brisbane

    5. City Cat

    The Brisbane River can be done on a proper Tour boat where you will be given a commentary, OR The other way, and the cheapest by far, is to catch a Citycat river Ferry. These are modern and glide...   more
  • Mt Cootha, Brisbane

    6. Mt Cootha

    Sorry, no photo's of these waterfalls as every time I visit, there isn't any water going over! Perhaps it would be best to visit directly after rain, I shall have to try that myself. Even though it...   more
  • Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens, Brisbane

    7. Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens

    Brisbane, and we have two Botanic gardens, one in the city, and one at Mt. Coot-tha. We went to the Mt. Coot-tha gardens for another visit, and to take some photo's. These gardens are large, 52...   more
  • ChinaTown, Brisbane

    8. ChinaTown

    Yes, Brisbane does have a China Town. My view.....This would be the worst China Town I have ever been to! It is located in Fortitude Valley which is only a short walk from the Brisbane CBD. There...   more
  • City Hall, Brisbane

    9. City Hall

    STOP 1 ON THE CULTURAL HERITAGE PUBLIC ART TRAIL Brisbane City Hall has been closed for renovations the past 3 years. It will be open again in APRIL 2013. Even if it is closed, it still is worth...   more
  • Botanical Gardens, Brisbane

    10. Botanical Gardens

    THE CITY BOTANIC GARDENS The City Botanic Gardens, are the original Botanic gardens. These gardens are quite large. They are located beside the Brisbane River and are only about 10mins from the Queen...   more
  • The Old Windmill, Brisbane

    11. The Old Windmill

    This heritage listed site is the OLDEST SURVIVING BUILDING IN QUEENSLAND. It was built in the late 1820's and used by Convicts to grind grains such as wheat and maize. The grinding was done by a...   more
  • Queen Street Mall, Brisbane

    12. Queen Street Mall

    The Bank of New South Wales is a very impressive building at the River end of the Queen street mall. It isn't the original Bank located on this site, THE ORIGINAL WAS QUEENSLAND FIRST BANK which...   more
  • Story Bridge, Brisbane

    13. Story Bridge

    One of the largest steel cantilever Bridges in the World - STORY BRIDGE - Brisbanes answer to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Work began on the Bridge during the 1930's Depression. The building of this...   more
  • St Stephen's Cathedral, Brisbane

    14. St Stephen's Cathedral

    STOP 18 ON THE PUBLIC ART TRAIL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE This large Cathedral is worth paying a visit, as is the smaller St. Stephen's Chapel, built in 1850, which is located next to it. The cathedral...   more
  • Anzac Square War Memorial, Brisbane

    15. Anzac Square War Memorial

    The Shrine of Remembrance , built out of local Helidon Sandstone, is located at Anzac Square, and it is here that the Eternal Flame burns in a brass urn. The Eternal Flame forms the focal point, and...   more
  • New Farm Park, Brisbane

    16. New Farm Park

    New Farm Park is one of Brisbanes most popular parks. A large park, with plenty of lawns, pathways, shade trees, bbqs and toilets, it is easy to reach by public transport. The city cat ferry stops...   more
  • River Festival, Brisbane

    17. River Festival

    Brisbane Festival is one of Australia’s premier festivals and Brisbane's annual arts cultural event. It opens with the fantastic River Fire fireworks display where 25 minutes of fireworks are ignited...   more
  • St. John's Cathedral, Brisbane

    18. St. John's Cathedral

    Its foundation stone was laid in 1901 but the building did not commence until 1906, completion taking until 2009. It is designed by John Loughborough Pearson, a leading church architect of the end of...   more
  • Old Parliament House, Brisbane

    19. Old Parliament House

    In June 1859, Queensland became a separate colony from NSW and the first Governor arrived just a few weeks ago. But with a population of just 6000, the state had not prioritised the building of a...   more
  • Treasury Casino, Brisbane

    20. Treasury Casino

    Treasury Casino is just like any other Casino in the World, if you want to gamble, then this is the place to come! There is an endless choice of gambling activities, more than 80 gaming tables, as...   more
  • King George Square, Brisbane

    21. King George Square

    King George Square, named in honor of King George V, is Brisbane’s premier ceremonial and civic heart, integrating a transport interchange with a public space. It features a back deck viewing...   more
  • Daisy Hill Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane

    22. Daisy Hill Koala Sanctuary

    This is a Koala sanctuary for recovering koala's. You cannot handle the animals or cuddle them, just observe them. This place is magic for somewhere so close in the city, and the is NO entrance...   more
  • Queensland Museum, Brisbane

    23. Queensland Museum

    Another area of the Museum I found interesting, was the Boats, & Vehicles area. My 1st photo is of the Fire Brigade, back in 1866. It is called a Quadricycle, four men rode it, and they pulled a...   more
  • Castlemaine Brewery, Brisbane

    24. Castlemaine Brewery

    This is a great day out, very interesting. Monday to Friday there are 6 tours daily departing hourly from 11am Sat tours are 10:30 11 and midday Prices are :- Adult $20 (beer included) $12 (no...   more
  • Queensland Art Gallery - QAG, Brisbane

    25. Queensland Art Gallery - QAG

    Part of the 'cultural island' of South Bank which is made up of QAG, GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art - see separate tip), the Queensland Museum and the Performing Arts Centre. The Gallery's philosophy is...   more

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