Things
to do in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
What
to do in Brisbane?
Things
to do in and around Brisbane
Brisbane Story Bridge
It takes roughly
a couple of hours to climb Brisbane's Story Bridge. Apart from the
thrill of doing it the views are amazing. You'll be rewarded with
the breath-taking panorama of Brisbane and all its surrounding scenery.
During the bridge climb, you will be provided with interesting facts
and antidotes regarding the history of the bridge and on city beneath
your feet.
Brisbane Bridge
Climb - Climbing the Brisbane Story Bridge
Scale to the
top of Brisbane's iconic Story Bridge to discover the city from
a spectacular bird's eye perspective. Based at Kangaroo Point, Story
Bridge Adventure Climb (SBAC) is one of only three such experiences
in the world and is a 'must do' during a visit to Brisbane.
Mt
Coot-tha Lookout
The
287m high Mount Coot-tha is located approximately 7 kilometres west
of the centre of Brisbane. The lookout at the top of Mount Coot-tha
provides memorable panoramic views of the Brisbane river, Mount
Warning, Mount Barney and the beautiful Glasshouse Mountains. On
a clear day you can see all the way to Moreton Island in Moreton
Bay and the D'Agilar Range.
 Brisbane's
Office Workers working too hard(?)
In
addition you can enjoy a coffee, icecream and if you are really
hungry dine at Summit restaurant on the mountaintop. If you visit
Mt Coot-tha Lookout after dark you'll see Brisbane's city lights
inspiring weighty topics of conversation such as Earth Hour, Global
Warming and "you did remember to switch everything off before
we left?"
Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
The
highly regarded 52 hectare Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens contains
lakes, ponds and streams providing the perfect setting for a huge
array of Australian and international flora. Mt Coot-tha also plays
host to a popular planetarium.
South
Bank
Brisbane's
South Bank is Brisbane's number one tourist destination and is the
heart of Brisbane's culture, entertainment, and recreation district.
South Bank is situated in one of Brisbane's most attractive locations.
More than eleven million people visit each year.
South Bank
Art & Craft Market
A South Bank
highlight is the Art & Craft Market. On Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays you'll find crafts by local artisans including fashion,
jewellery, homewares, tarot, and even a massage.
Queensland
Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art
Other must-visits
on the South Bank include the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery
of Modern Art. For the kids, visit the Queensland Museum Sciencentre
and if you want to catch a show head for QPAC, the Queensland Performing
Arts Centre.
Lone
Pine Koala Sanctuary
Rated one of
the "Top 10 Zoos in the World" by AOL, Lone Pine Koala
Sanctuary is the world's first and largest koala sanctuary, with
over 130 koalas. Cuddle a koala, hear a talk about Aussie reptiles,
handfeed kangaroos and encounter a large variety of Aussie wildlife
including lorikeets and even a platypus.
Brisbane Wildlife
Cruise
 Brisbane
Wildlife Cruise
Experience
a cruise aboard Brisbane's most famous river Boat, the MV Mirimar.
She will take you 19 kilometres (12 miles) upstream through some
of Brisbane's most attractive suburbs and interesting wildlife habitats.
Brisbane's
Mansions
You'll see
modern mansions alongside graceful old Queenslander homes with their
iconic wide verandahs and wrought iron lacework - all overlooking
lush river-front gardens.
Fruit Bats
Come close
to flying foxes (fruit bats) in the wild. You'll have the opportunity
to get a close up view of a unique inner-city colony of fruit bats.
How close? Close enough to hear the beating of their wings!
Lone Pine
Koala Sanctuary
You will arrive
at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (entry fee included in price). Here
you have a full two hours to cuddle a Koala, hand feed Kangaroos
and marvel at Australia's many more animal wonders.
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