Brisbane Airport 18 min
New Farm Park (9 min) Sprawling public park featuring grassy expanses, recreational facilities & an arts center. Brisbane Botanic Gardens (15 min) 56-hectare, subtropical botanic gardens featuring native & exotic plants, plus workshops & events. Brisbane City Botanic Gardens (8 min) Landmark botanical garden offering an array of plant life, ponds, picnic areas & a concert venue. Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (6 min) Riverside park offering rock climbing, BBQ areas, public art & views of Brisbane's skyline. Story Bridge (11 min) Pedestrian- & bicycle-friendly bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & river. St Helena Island National Park (8 min) 5-level library with floor-to-ceiling windows for river views, plus a writing centre, cafe & Wi-Fi. Brisbane Museum (10 min) Museum, reptiles, natural history, and art museum Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium (14 min) Planetarium in the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens with educational shows, exhibits & an observatory. Howard Smith Wharves (8 min) Busy, modern waterside development with restaurants, breweries & a sleek, contemporary hotel. The Wheel of Brisbane. (9 min) Enclosed gondolas carry visitors 200 feet into the air day & night for panoramic views of Brisbane. South Bank Visitor Centre (10 min) Sprawling public park of lawns, gardens & playgrounds, plus a river-swimming beach & a Ferris wheel. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (19 min) The world's largest koala sanctuary, with a zoo housing Australian native animal species. Roma Street Parkland (5 min) Expansive, acclaimed park featuring contemporary display gardens, waterways & an amphitheater. Brisbane City Hall (8 min) Active historic government building with guided tours featuring the clock tower, plus a museum. Museum of Brisbane (8 min) Tucked away in City Hall, this museum offers historical city exhibits, artwork & a clock tower tour. |