Brisbane Things to Do

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  • Australian Woolshed, Brisbane

    26. Australian Woolshed

    Yes... Yes... I'm still at it.... here at the AUSTRALIAN WOOLSHED. I seem to drooooool over all these cute little lambs at the farm. :-) Here's (ahem) me - elbowing everyone else away just so I can...   more
  • Customs House, Brisbane

    27. Customs House

    It's something of a Brisbane icon, sitting as it does on the banks of the Brisbane River, nowadays surrounded by high rise apartment and office buildings. Finished in 1889 (it took 3 years to build)...   more
  • Gabba Cricket Grounds, Brisbane

    28. Gabba Cricket Grounds

    The Brisbane Cricket Ground, given the nickname 'The Gabba' because of its location in the Brisbane suburb of Woolloongabba, is a mjor sports stadium in Brisbane. It is home ground to the Queensland...   more
  • Eagle Street Pier, Brisbane

    29. Eagle Street Pier

    I don't actually know which shots are exactly of Eagle Street Pier but, since the restaurant I ate at was listed as Eagle Street Pier, I figure I had to be close because these were all taken within...   more
  • Fraser Island, Brisbane

    30. Fraser Island

    Fraser island is a huge sand island off the cost of Brisbane. The island has miles of beaches, and can only be accessed by four-wheel drive vehicles. The trip was fun, although a bit rushed, with the...   more
  • Gallery of Modern Art - GOMA, Brisbane

    31. Gallery of Modern Art - GOMA

    Opened just five years ago, GOMA is arguably the single most impressive gallery in Australia. A stunning design by Architectus (Sydney), just 150 metres from the Queensland Art Gallery of which it...   more
  • Boggo Road Gaol, Brisbane

    32. Boggo Road Gaol

    The site on which Boggo Road Gaol stands was first surveyed in 1863. In May of 1880, the site was designated a prison reserve. By the late 1800’s, Queensland prisons had become dangerously...   more
  • Moreton Bay, Brisbane

    33. Moreton Bay

    The calm waters of Moreton Bay offer an excellent venue for kite surfing. This sport is rapidly increasing in popularity and places to hire gear and take lessons are springing up to meet this...   more
  • Chung Tian Temple, Brisbane

    34. Chung Tian Temple

    This is a special, quiet place in Brisbane. The ‘Chung Tian Temple’ (which means ‘middle heaven’) was constructed in 1992 using traditional Chinese Buddhist architecture – it is situated between...   more
  • Maritime Museum, Brisbane

    35. Maritime Museum

    Wonderful display of Queensland & Australia's Maritime History. Static displays of paintings, photographs, charts and models supplemented by artifacts from the sea bed and decommissioned equipment...   more
  • Alma Park Zoo, Brisbane

    36. Alma Park Zoo

    This is a great little privately owned Zoo in Brisbane. Its located only 30minutes from the city centre, an easy drive, or you can catch the train (9.08 from Central Station) and a free Bus will take...   more
  • Queensland Maritime Museum, Brisbane

    37. Queensland Maritime Museum

    THE QUEENSLAND MARITIME MUSEUM This Museum is actually on the edge of the Brisbane River at the end of South Bank. There are outdoor displays as well as indoors. On your wander around, you will see...   more
  • Old Goverment House, Brisbane

    38. Old Goverment House

    OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE A Heritage listed site, this was the home of Queensland's Governors for the 1st 50 years. When the colony of Queensland was established in 1859, Sir George Bowen was appointed...   more
  • Newstead House, Brisbane

    39. Newstead House

    Newstead House is Brisbane's oldest domestic dwelling. It was built in 1846 on the Breakfast Creek bank of the Brisbane River. The building was occupied by American troops during World War II. There...   more
  • Medieval Fair, Brisbane

    40. Medieval Fair

    Jousting, Archery, Fire Breathing, Massive Markets, Bands, Tavern, Gladiators, Vikings, Knights, Damsels, Belly Dancers, Craft Displays, Acrobats, Canons, Re-nactments, Living History Encampments and...   more
  • Fortitude Valley & Valley Markets, Brisbane

    41. Fortitude Valley & Valley Markets

    The Valley Markets are THE Brizzy Markets to head to on a Saturday for fashion crafts and homewares. The Fortitude Valley area has a reputation (probably a very accurate one and certainly earned) of...   more
  • Kookaburra Queen, Brisbane

    42. Kookaburra Queen

    Its been a while since I did this cruise so I cannot comment on the food. When we went, it was good. The Cruise is a nice way to enjoy the sights of Brisbane from the River. You can go for a "Cruise...   more
  • Brighton Park, Brisbane

    43. Brighton Park

    Brighton park is a public park right my the estuary that you cross to go to the Redcliffe peninsular. It is tidal, so has some mangroves here. Its a fairly barren spot, but there are some shelters...   more
  • Mount Tamborine, Brisbane

    44. Mount Tamborine

    Mount Tamborine is a short, scenic drive from Brisbane, and if you want to try Hang gliding, this is the place to go! On the Main Western Road, Mt. Tamborine, the Canungra Hang Gliding club makes its...   more
  • The Ekka Exhibition, Brisbane

    45. The Ekka Exhibition

    The Royal Queensland Show, (affectionately called the ?Exhibition? or ?Ekka? by Queenslanders) is a yearly Brisbane event. It has grown from a traditional country show, into a 10-day event that brings...   more
  • River, Brisbane

    46. River

    2009 update. Sue (2Cities1Love) and I stayed at the Kingsford Riverside Inn for the mini meet in Brisbane before the big downunder meet and enjoyed a walk in the morning along Brisbane River...   more
  • Parliament House, Brisbane

    47. Parliament House

    PARLIAMENT HOUSE Parliament House opened in 1868, although Parliament was held earlier, it was in the Prisoner's Barracks. You can watch Parliament in action from the visitor's gallery, or you can...   more
  • Dreamworld, Brisbane

    48. Dreamworld

    Home to Tiger Island, Nick Central, The Australian Wildlife Experience, Wiggles World, Big Brother and some of the tallest, fastest thrill rides in the world, Dreamworld is the ultimate place for...   more
  • Queensland Performing Arts Complex, Brisbane

    49. Queensland Performing Arts Complex

    Situated in the expansive Southbank precinct, there are a number of theatres of varying sizes and a concert hall in the complex - The Playhouse, Lyric Theatre, Cremorne and the Concert Hall. There's a...   more
  • Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane

    50. Powerhouse Theatre

    Here we have a Brisbane landmark from the old days turned into a hub for culture and the arts and situated on the banks of The Brisbane River right next to New Farm Park.. There are two restaurants...   more

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