the 1- to 3-bedroom apartments and villas have full kitchens, sofabeds and washer/dryers. a 4-hectare garden hosts special events, and includes an outdoor pool, a bbq area and a playground. parking is complimentary. there's also a lobby bar. a breakfast buffet (surcharge) is offered in a casual restaurant. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. informal rooms offer free wi-fi, minibars, microwaves and flat-screen tvs. across the street from griffith university, nathan campus, this relaxed hotel is 13 km from the gabba stadium and 14 km from brisbane convention and exhibition centre Brisbane Airport 27 min
Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout (26 min) Scenic mountaintop viewpoint with expansive city views, plus a cafe & restaurant. Brisbane City Botanic Gardens (16 min) Landmark botanical garden offering an array of plant life, ponds, picnic areas & a concert venue. South Bank Visitor Centre (16 min) Sprawling public park of lawns, gardens & playgrounds, plus a river-swimming beach & a Ferris wheel. The Wheel of Brisbane. (18 min) Enclosed gondolas carry visitors 200 feet into the air day & night for panoramic views of Brisbane. Story Bridge (17 min) Pedestrian- & bicycle-friendly bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & river. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (23 min) The world's largest koala sanctuary, with a zoo housing Australian native animal species. Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium (22 min) Planetarium in the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens with educational shows, exhibits & an observatory. Roma Street Parkland (15 min) Expansive, acclaimed park featuring contemporary display gardens, waterways & an amphitheater. Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (14 min) Riverside park offering rock climbing, BBQ areas, public art & views of Brisbane's skyline. Brisbane Museum (16 min) Museum, reptiles, natural history, and art museum Brisbane Botanic Gardens (22 min) 56-hectare, subtropical botanic gardens featuring native & exotic plants, plus workshops & events. St Helena Island National Park (18 min) 5-level library with floor-to-ceiling windows for river views, plus a writing centre, cafe & Wi-Fi. New Farm Park (24 min) Sprawling public park featuring grassy expanses, recreational facilities & an arts center. Brisbane City Hall (16 min) Active historic government building with guided tours featuring the clock tower, plus a museum. Museum of Brisbane (16 min) Tucked away in City Hall, this museum offers historical city exhibits, artwork & a clock tower tour. |