Brisbane Airport 20 min
St Helena Island National Park (10 min) 5-level library with floor-to-ceiling windows for river views, plus a writing centre, cafe & Wi-Fi. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (18 min) The world's largest koala sanctuary, with a zoo housing Australian native animal species. Roma Street Parkland (15 min) Expansive, acclaimed park featuring contemporary display gardens, waterways & an amphitheater. Story Bridge (9 min) Pedestrian- & bicycle-friendly bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & river. The Wheel of Brisbane. (8 min) Enclosed gondolas carry visitors 200 feet into the air day & night for panoramic views of Brisbane. Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium (12 min) Planetarium in the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens with educational shows, exhibits & an observatory. New Farm Park (14 min) Sprawling public park featuring grassy expanses, recreational facilities & an arts center. Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (7 min) Riverside park offering rock climbing, BBQ areas, public art & views of Brisbane's skyline. Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout (16 min) Scenic mountaintop viewpoint with expansive city views, plus a cafe & restaurant. Brisbane Botanic Gardens (13 min) 56-hectare, subtropical botanic gardens featuring native & exotic plants, plus workshops & events. Brisbane Museum (12 min) Museum, reptiles, natural history, and art museum South Bank Visitor Centre (13 min) Sprawling public park of lawns, gardens & playgrounds, plus a river-swimming beach & a Ferris wheel. Brisbane City Hall (6 min) Active historic government building with guided tours featuring the clock tower, plus a museum. Brisbane City Botanic Gardens (8 min) Landmark botanical garden offering an array of plant life, ponds, picnic areas & a concert venue. Museum of Brisbane (6 min) Tucked away in City Hall, this museum offers historical city exhibits, artwork & a clock tower tour. |