parking is free. amenities include an outdoor pool, a barbecue area and a half-size tennis court. breakfast is served in-room for a surcharge. check-in time: 11:00 amcheck-out time: 10:00 am. a 12-minute walk from doomben railway station, this low-rise motel also lies a 9-minute walk from eagle farm racecourse and bretts wharf ferry terminal on the brisbane river. the 12 airy, straightforward rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs with dvd players, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities, minifridges, microwaves and toasters Brisbane Airport 11 min
South Bank Visitor Centre (16 min) Sprawling public park of lawns, gardens & playgrounds, plus a river-swimming beach & a Ferris wheel. Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (14 min) Riverside park offering rock climbing, BBQ areas, public art & views of Brisbane's skyline. Brisbane City Hall (15 min) Active historic government building with guided tours featuring the clock tower, plus a museum. Eat Street Northshore (5 min) Lively venue at a former container wharf featuring stalls with international street eats & beer. New Farm Park (16 min) Sprawling public park featuring grassy expanses, recreational facilities & an arts center. The Wheel of Brisbane. (15 min) Enclosed gondolas carry visitors 200 feet into the air day & night for panoramic views of Brisbane. St Helena Island National Park (14 min) 5-level library with floor-to-ceiling windows for river views, plus a writing centre, cafe & Wi-Fi. Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium (18 min) Planetarium in the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens with educational shows, exhibits & an observatory. Museum of Brisbane (15 min) Tucked away in City Hall, this museum offers historical city exhibits, artwork & a clock tower tour. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (21 min) The world's largest koala sanctuary, with a zoo housing Australian native animal species. Brisbane Museum (16 min) Museum, reptiles, natural history, and art museum Brisbane City Botanic Gardens (17 min) Landmark botanical garden offering an array of plant life, ponds, picnic areas & a concert venue. Brisbane Botanic Gardens (18 min) 56-hectare, subtropical botanic gardens featuring native & exotic plants, plus workshops & events. Roma Street Parkland (13 min) Expansive, acclaimed park featuring contemporary display gardens, waterways & an amphitheater. Story Bridge (12 min) Pedestrian- & bicycle-friendly bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & river. |