SouthBank
In first place, one of The 10 must-see places in Brisbane South Bank, Brisbane's premier cultural and lifestyle destination. Situated on the south bank of the Brisbane River, its 17 hectares of lush parkland, world-class restaurants, stunning river views and hundreds of delightful events throughout the year make it the perfect place to relax and unwind.
It has become one of the most important tourist spots to see in Brisbane, and it is estimated that around eleven million people visit it every year.
Brisbane is known for its gorgeous warm weather, so it's only fitting that South Bank is home to different swimming pools. These aquatic spaces are free to use and are open all year round.
Story Bridge
Secondly, the Brisbane Story Bridge, It opened on 6 July 1940. This date came five years after construction began and fourteen years after initial recommendations for a river crossing at Kangaroo Point.
Essentially, the Story Bridge was one of three major public works projects of the then government, which created years of employment for many men during the Great Depression. The Story Bridge is the largest steel bridge designed, manufactured and built in Australia by Australians.
I recommend seeing it at night, as it lights up with different colors.. Also, it is a good idea to see it from the free ferry that connects the two sides of the river!
Brisbane Botanic Gardens
The Brisbane Botanic Gardens are located in the city centre. It was one of our first visits and we were amazed, it is full of tropical plants and native animals.
The gardens' plant collections include the first indigenous Queensland plants to be formally planted. Visitors to the gardens will also see exotic plants. Some exotic plants were imported in colonial times to establish crops for the new colony of Brisbane. Artists have also created a number of heritage features in the gardens.
Besides, connects to the Brisbane Riverfront, so you can stroll along the path that links both attractions. It is a place great for a picnic!
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Dreamers, who doesn't want to see Koalas, dingoes, Tasmanian devils, platypuses or feed a kangaroo?
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary It was opened in 1927 by Claude Reid. At first, they only had two koalas, Jack and Jill, at a time when wild koalas were being killed for the fur trade. Claude quickly realised that something had to be done to help protect one of Australia's most iconic species. Almost 100 years later, the sanctuary now houses over 140 koalas!
It can be reached by bus from central Brisbane.
Roma Street Parkland
This huge and beautiful park with landscaped gardens and extensive lawns meandering across 16 hectares. Known by gardening and plant enthusiasts for its exceptional horticultural standards, it is also a popular visitor destination, with play areas and a calendar of events throughout the year.
On your visit to Brisbane, You can't miss a stroll through Roma Street Parkland and a meal at one of their free barbecues!
Mount Coo-tha
Mt Coot-tha Reserve (also known as Mt Coot-tha Forest is a Brisbane icon that forms the backdrop to the city and is Brisbane's largest natural area.
Mount Coot-tha Reserve is home to approximately 370 species of wildlife and 450 species of native plants, including several rare and endangered species.The vegetation of Mount Coot-tha is mainly open eucalyptus forest. You can see different types of gardens, such as Japanese gardens, and it even has a botanical garden.
The most impressive thing is the views from the top., since you can see the entire city of Brisbane. It is quite far from the center, but you can get there by bus.
Kangaroo Point
Kangaroo Point It is considered one of Brisbane's oldest suburbs (and Queensland's first penal settlement), is located on the outskirts of the city on the Brisbane River, and has quite a rich history.
Known for the Kangaroo Point Cliffs on the eastern bank of the river, Kangaroo Point is also home to some of Brisbane's most iconic landmarks. There are the cliffs, the Story Bridge and the Yungaba House, an iconic building that was built in the 1880s.
The stunning views from Kangaroo Point make the suburb not only a fantastic picnic spot and viewing point, but a popular spot for climbers and abseilers.
At night, these cliffs are illuminated with small lights allowing climbers to use the area at night.
QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY AND GALLERY OF MODERN ART (QAGOMA)
On South Bank, the Cultural Centre houses Queensland's largest galleries and library and Australia's most popular museum. The QAGOMA is made up of the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern ArtThe Queensland Art Gallery houses more traditional media and exhibitions, while the Gallery of Modern Art is where modernism meets abstract.
It is free and has an exhibition of Aboriginal art.
Take a tour of the town hall clock tower
Brisbane City Hall Clock Tower, offers visitors a magnificent 360-degree view of the city around them.
A visit to the Clock Tower includes a ride on one of Brisbane's oldest elevators, a look behind the faces of Australia's largest analogue clock and time to explore the observation deck which shares a unique perspective of your city.
Explore local markets
At weekends almost every suburb has its own market, but of course everyone has a favourite where they can buy the freshest produce, flowers, meat and artisanal goods.
The most popular markets are the West End markets on Saturdays and the Jan Powers Powerhouse, or the Brisbane City Markets on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the city centre.
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