Brisbane Airport 18 min
South Bank Visitor Centre (12 min) Sprawling public park of lawns, gardens & playgrounds, plus a river-swimming beach & a Ferris wheel. Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout (19 min) Scenic mountaintop viewpoint with expansive city views, plus a cafe & restaurant. Brisbane City Botanic Gardens (14 min) Landmark botanical garden offering an array of plant life, ponds, picnic areas & a concert venue. St Helena Island National Park (11 min) 5-level library with floor-to-ceiling windows for river views, plus a writing centre, cafe & Wi-Fi. Brisbane Botanic Gardens (15 min) 56-hectare, subtropical botanic gardens featuring native & exotic plants, plus workshops & events. New Farm Park (19 min) Sprawling public park featuring grassy expanses, recreational facilities & an arts center. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (21 min) The world's largest koala sanctuary, with a zoo housing Australian native animal species. Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (15 min) Riverside park offering rock climbing, BBQ areas, public art & views of Brisbane's skyline. Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium (15 min) Planetarium in the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens with educational shows, exhibits & an observatory. Museum of Brisbane (11 min) Tucked away in City Hall, this museum offers historical city exhibits, artwork & a clock tower tour. Brisbane Museum (12 min) Museum, reptiles, natural history, and art museum Brisbane City Hall (11 min) Active historic government building with guided tours featuring the clock tower, plus a museum. Story Bridge (12 min) Pedestrian- & bicycle-friendly bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & river. Roma Street Parkland (9 min) Expansive, acclaimed park featuring contemporary display gardens, waterways & an amphitheater. The Wheel of Brisbane. (12 min) Enclosed gondolas carry visitors 200 feet into the air day & night for panoramic views of Brisbane. |