Brisbane or “Brissie” as Aussies affectionately call it, is a sophisticated big-city attractions in a sun-splashed riverside setting. Capital of Queensland, Brisbane, is a beautiful metropolis with an emerging food scene and exciting, up-and-coming cultural developments.
Best month to visit is definitely September where you can participate into local festival activities. Or between March to May, which is the country’s autumn season although it might be bit hot but you can take no worries on outdoor activities with less risk of rain falls.
Recommending Central Business District as accommodation choice, as this place is close to some of the most popular park areas like the Brisbane Botanical Garden and Roma Street Parkland. Or South Brisbane is historical sight-seeing fan’s choice where many museums nearby this area. While for city and party animal, you may want to stay close or in Fortitude Valley to enjoy night life of Brisbane city.
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The Wheel of Brisbane
Located at the entrance to the South Bank Parklands, is a giant 60-meter tall Ferris wheel along Russell Street that’s is local one of the most memorable landmarks. Built in 2008, to celebrate 150th anniversary of the state of Queensland. It has air-conditioned gondolas and covering unbeatable 360-degree views of the Brisbane River and the cityscape at the top. You can also do a visit and ride this attraction at night, to enjoy the vibrant colors of the city lights illuminating the metropolis.
Tips : You don’t need to book to ride the Wheel of Brisbane. On the spot to buy a ticket at counter, or pre-purchase one online before you arrive.
Address: Russell Street, South Brisbane, Queensland
Museum of Brisbane
Located in one of Brisbane’s premier heritage buildings was redesigned and reopened in 2013. This “small in size, big in stories” museum occupies the top level of City Hall, and showcase history of Brisbane and its people to life through a series of state-of-the-art exhibitions covering everything from convict history to Brisbane’s floods. You may engaged a paid guide tour, offers entry into its clock tower and learn about how it runs and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city.
Address: Level 3, Brisbane City Hall, Adelaide Street, Brisbane
Story Bridge
A popular spot that you shouldn’t missed! Unique in its own right, Story Bridge is a heritage-listed, longest steel cantilever bridge that allows access between the northern and southern suburbs of Brisbane. This is a bridge that connecting the suburb of Fortitude Valley to Kangaroo Point. Definitely worth for a after meal walk, be it morning or evening at your call either to watch beautiful sunrise or illuminating colorful lights in this city! How about doing both 😉
Address: 170 Main Street, Kangaroo Point, Queensland
Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
It’s a popular exercising jog area and a relaxing space to enjoy in green and to escape the bustling streets of the metropolis including a rainforest grove, lily ponds, a mangrove boardwalk, and more. Many flora types could be found here, nicely arranged nicely placed for you to enjoy visually and same time worthy instagramable posts! If you visit on a Sunday, there will be a market at the central entrance where you can shop.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Koala lover? Then this the place that you should visit with your loves one too! Here, you can also get close with more than 70 species of other lovable Aussie animals. Cackle with kookaburras, hand-feed kangaroos, and watch as flocks of rainbow lorikeets descend during a feeding. Dingoes, wallabies, snakes, wombats, and even crocodiles also live in this compact sanctuary nestled on the Brisbane River. Your solo, couple or family trip would be up to no regret after this visit, for sure!
Address: 708 Jesmond Road, Fig Tree Pocket, Queensland
Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park
If you are an outdoor person, you shouldn’t skip this on your bucket list. Located across the river from Brisbane’s central business district, Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park offers sweeping views of Brisbane’s skyline, recreational activities like jogging, cycling, and rock climbing which suitable for all skill levels —on its cliffs. The cliffs were formed by convicts mining the volcanic rock in the middle of the 19th century.
Roma Street Parkland
Who don’t like free stuff? Engaged in a free activity, stroll through Brisbane casual riverwalk (approximately 5.3-kilometer way long) after meal with your loved ones would be best thing of the day! Winds its way through the heart of the city, from the neighborhoods of South Brisbane to Moreton Bay. The river is also located at center of local life, and residents and visitors alike enjoy the many waterfront parks and landmarks, riverside walks, and sightseeing cruises.
Tips : Walkway and bicycle path is in separated lane, you can fully enjoy either walking or cycling safely!
Address: 1 Parkland Blvd, Brisbane, Queensland
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