| off highway a7, this straightforward motel is a 6-minute walk from rocklea train station, and 8 km from the bustling south bank river beach and gardens. the unfussy rooms offer free wi-fi, cable tv and minifridges, plus work desks. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. amenities include a garden and a terrace, plus conference facilities and a coin-operated laundry. parking is complimentary
Brisbane Airport 27 min
Roma Street Parkland (16 min)
Expansive, acclaimed park featuring contemporary display gardens, waterways & an amphitheater. Brisbane Museum (15 min)
Museum, reptiles, natural history, and art museum Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (19 min)
The world's largest koala sanctuary, with a zoo housing Australian native animal species. 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. Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout (24 min)
Scenic mountaintop viewpoint with expansive city views, plus a cafe & restaurant. South Bank Visitor Centre (15 min)
Sprawling public park of lawns, gardens & playgrounds, plus a river-swimming beach & a Ferris wheel. Brisbane City Hall (17 min)
Active historic government building with guided tours featuring the clock tower, plus a museum. Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium (20 min)
Planetarium in the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens with educational shows, exhibits & an observatory. Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (16 min)
Riverside park offering rock climbing, BBQ areas, public art & views of Brisbane's skyline. Story Bridge (17 min)
Pedestrian- & bicycle-friendly bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & river. The Wheel of Brisbane. (17 min)
Enclosed gondolas carry visitors 200 feet into the air day & night for panoramic views of Brisbane. Brisbane City Botanic Gardens (17 min)
Landmark botanical garden offering an array of plant life, ponds, picnic areas & a concert venue. Boggo Road Gaol (11 min)
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56-hectare, subtropical botanic gardens featuring native & exotic plants, plus workshops & events. Museum of Brisbane (17 min)
Tucked away in City Hall, this museum offers historical city exhibits, artwork & a clock tower tour. | 
