Mount Coot-tha Lookout: Mt Coot-tha is only a short drive out of the city. Once there you can get a great view the entire city of Brisbane, from the top. This view is absolutely breathtaking during the night time . Once there you can enjoy a restaurant, bar, caf and gift shop on the observation deck. From there you can take a track down to Slaughters Falls where see Aboriginal art, en route.
Southbank: Within walking distance of the city or take the City Cat or ferries. Although there is a lot for someone to do here the most visited spot is the Streets beach . Street beach is a lagoon that contains enough water to fill an Olympic swimming pool five times. This lagoon is surrounded by tropical palm trees and Life savers. Here you can also find recreations activities such as barbecue areas, cafes and shops. They also have a cinemas, live entertainment, festivals and fireworks throughout the year. You can also find Queensland Cultural Centre at Southbank.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary : At a thirty five minute ride, or relaxing hour long cruise along the river, is a refuge where you can find and abundance of Australian wildlife. The Koalas can be cuddled for a small fee and the Kangaroos can be hand fed. After walking around you can then relax in the small cafe.
City Botanic Gardens: Originally planted in 1825 these gardens are the citys oldest park. Here you can enjoy ancient trees, rainforest glades and exotic species. City Botanic Gardens runs whole length of Alice Street bordered by Parliament House on one side and the Brisbanes River on the other. Some added perks to the gardens are guided tours, a caf, and play areas for children. This is a great area to for visitors and local to enjoy.
Roma Street Parkland : With its landscaped gardens, Queenslands largest public art collection, hundreds of unique plants, a lake precinct or the subtropical rainforest, this is a must see for any visitor. Roma Street Parkland is a 16 hectare park with a lot to see and do. You can choose to take a brochure and tour the parkland on your own, take a guided tour, or hop on the trackless train that takes you down the parks paths.
Southbank: Within walking distance of the city or take the City Cat or ferries. Although there is a lot for someone to do here the most visited spot is the Streets beach . Street beach is a lagoon that contains enough water to fill an Olympic swimming pool five times. This lagoon is surrounded by tropical palm trees and Life savers. Here you can also find recreations activities such as barbecue areas, cafes and shops. They also have a cinemas, live entertainment, festivals and fireworks throughout the year. You can also find Queensland Cultural Centre at Southbank.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary : At a thirty five minute ride, or relaxing hour long cruise along the river, is a refuge where you can find and abundance of Australian wildlife. The Koalas can be cuddled for a small fee and the Kangaroos can be hand fed. After walking around you can then relax in the small cafe.
City Botanic Gardens: Originally planted in 1825 these gardens are the citys oldest park. Here you can enjoy ancient trees, rainforest glades and exotic species. City Botanic Gardens runs whole length of Alice Street bordered by Parliament House on one side and the Brisbanes River on the other. Some added perks to the gardens are guided tours, a caf, and play areas for children. This is a great area to for visitors and local to enjoy.
Roma Street Parkland : With its landscaped gardens, Queenslands largest public art collection, hundreds of unique plants, a lake precinct or the subtropical rainforest, this is a must see for any visitor. Roma Street Parkland is a 16 hectare park with a lot to see and do. You can choose to take a brochure and tour the parkland on your own, take a guided tour, or hop on the trackless train that takes you down the parks paths.
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