mmck33 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 So, things are starting to settle down for us & we really want to get out & explore more. Moving somewhere new is so overwhelming...where do you start? What/where are your favourite Brisbane highlights? This can be anything from parks to pubs.... Thanks :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I can do around my way (Inner North) Eat Street Markets - Portside Hamilton - On thurs,fri and sat nights. Food/ drink asian style markets which are very popular Green Beacon/Newstead brewing/ Tipplers tap - All craft beer bars in Newstead - GB and NB have their own beers on tap Kalinga/Mercer Park - Nice kid friendly park to take a walk in. Good bike track that will take you all the way to nudgee beach New farm park/river - Take a walk along the river through Teneriffe/New farm. Stop for a drink on the river at Merthyr Bowls club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmck33 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Thanks for that...I like all of these, will def give them a try! :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 A trip on the river ferry / city cat and exploring South Bank is a nice day out. There are so many parks around that are out of this world it would take me all day to list them but a few of my favorites are Calamvale Adventure park,Queens park in Ipswich and Robelle Domaine at Springfield lakes. Brisbane Science museum is good and does extra kids events and attractions all through holidays. Mt Cootha look out is worth a visit or further afield Mt Tamborine and O'Reillys are great days out, although the drive up to Tamborine and O'Reillys can be a tad scarey,lol. Cal x p.s Forgot to add Redcliffe lagoon, great day for all ages when you want to cool down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tina0101 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 A trip to Straddie. Mount Coot ha has spectacular views and the Tamborine mountains are also great. A night out in the Valley was good fun too - some very different pubs (sorry, can't remember names as I'd had a couple!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Tangalooma on Brisbane's Moreton Island is great for a local holiday. Most of Brisbane's islands are great...large islands like Bribie (has a bridge), Moreton and Straddie plus numerous little islands. From the Brisbane River Jump on the passenger only Tangalooma Flyer which takes you straight to Tangalooma resort or the car/passenger MICAT which drops you 30 mins walk from the resort (near the diving wrecks and campsite). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I love the West End markets in Davies Park on Saturday morning. Fruit/veg, brunch under the beautiful fig trees, great gifts, kick a ball around with the kids or sit under the trees beside the river and listen to the free music: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Also like the Northey Street organic markets on a Sunday. On the site of a city farm a few km's from the city it is a nice little place to sit around and relax or shop: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 While we are on markets a local family run two farmers markets on alternate weekends. They try and be proper farmer direct markets: Moggill market: The Gap farmers market: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Over recent months SEQ water who runs Brisbane's local dams and lakes have being reviewing the recreation options on the dams with a view to expanding them. South East Queensland has 20+ recreational dams/lakes with all sorts of activities possible. See here for more: http://www.seqwater.com.au/recreation/locations-and-guides The changes I am particularly happy about (which I voted for) are the improvements made to my closest dam, the Enoggera Reservoir, only 10km from the city centre. They have added a little park, beach, swimming, fishing and canoe launch area with many other changes planned over the next few years. It also has a hiking track around the dam. It is only a 15-20min drive from the city centre. Local families in The Gap have started canoe/kayak hire businesses: https://the-gap-kayak-hire.squarespace.com The dam is adjacent to the low key Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre where you can see a platypus amongst other local animals: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Mt Coot-tha, only 5km from the city has the more well know attractions, like: Mt Coot-tha lookout: Source: http://th09.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2012/204/1/4/149247c535ea54ce6c1ea0d9267b0a28-d58a6v0.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 And the Mt Cooot-tha Botanical Gardens: Source: http://www.enjoythisworld.com/portals/1/LiveContent/1425/Images/Japanese%20gardens.JPG Including the planetarium: Source: http://www.weekendnotes.com/im/004/09/planetarium-brisbane-botanical-gardens-astronomy-k11.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 But Mt Coot-tha has lessor known parks with creeks and waterfalls running through them that come alive after rain. They are just 5km from the city. Access via the inner city suburb of Bardon. Great for family b'days/picnics... J C Slaughter Falls Source: http://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/swaller4_slaughter_falls.jpg Source: Brisbane Kids Simpson Falls Source: http://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/swaller4_simpsons_falls_resize.jpg Source: http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iblQvP0jGmA/SgDcSARojfI/AAAAAAAACkw/955jDxvs07U/EXP_3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 An active day out suggestion is to catch a citycat down to the inner city suburb of Teneriffe. Source: https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5499/9229382562_775fc75f02_b.jpg Have a look around at the converted woolstores, breweries, cafes etc. Source: http://clarethouse.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/claret-house-slider-11.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Then jump on a citycycle and head onto the riverside path that starts at the Teneriffe citycat stop and runs towards the city. Easier to register at home if first time using them. First 30mins is free so you can stop and change bikes every now and then to have a look around and keep it free. SourcE: http://static.panoramio.com/photos/1920x1280/72254752.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 The path along the river is lovely and peaceful: Source: http://blog.devine.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/EAS3370-2.jpg If you head past Gloria you are on the right track Source: http://www.weekendnotes.com/im/008/06/gloria-grant-gloria-ewe-sculpture-mark-andrews-ten5.jpg Source: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D-JJ1FViY00/VJOkWeHmi-I/AAAAAAAAZ6M/QYHZDG8xjRs/s1600/DSCF2203.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 When you get to the dog off leash park turn right and drop your bike off at the Lamington St citycycle station. You can then explore the powerhouse museum: Source: http://static1.squarespace.com/static/504f14e3e4b07d0f569986a7/526f7cb1e4b03770ad9efe58/526f7cb2e4b03770ad9f0628/1380609270063/Wedding+Brisbane+Powerhouse+44.jpg And have a drink out the front on the river: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmck33 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Thanks everyone for the suggestions...our next few weekends are sorted! ))) fisho.01, you are a legend...love the effort...much appreciated! )) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 If you are with kids a stop at New Farm park playground in the fig trees might be in order. It is seriously cool: Source: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IjdJWSRZHsA/TL5vv8QgwUI/AAAAAAAAB_0/CwNORc1a6E8/s1600/playground.jpg New Farm Park itself is nice, specially at Jacaranda time: Source: https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/115/273298097_ac90d366d4_b.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 You can walk along the river through New Farm Park to the End of The Road cafe (next to the New Farm citycat stop) and pick up a new bike out front...don't recommend the coffee here, better to buy at the cafe at the fig tree playground. You can see the city cycles out front: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 You now head out of the main entrance of the park (near the cafe) and to one of the few stretches not along the river. Travel south west along Oxlade Drive footpath (legal in Qld) for 300m and then turn down the cut back to the river when you get to Merthyr Bowls Club. You then join back onto a lovely stretch of river front park named Merthyr Park. Source: https://russellproctor.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/riverwalk-037.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 When you reach the end of the this park take Griffith St footpath for one block away from the river and then turn left on Merthyr Rd back to the river. You are now at the start of the riverwalk, the fixed river walkway that replaced the floating riverwalk that got washed away in the 2011 flood. The riverwalk has separate cycle and ped paths and some covered rest areas. Source: http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2014/09/21/1227065/701106-7447c7de-4153-11e4-aebd-241de91fbb64.jpg The views from the riverwalk are great, specially at night: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 After you finish the riverwalk you will now ride along the front of the city itself past the nightclubs/cafes etc. The shared bike path takes you right along the river front here. You can see it just behind the paddle wheelers. Just be careful to take it slow and watch out for distracted tourists. Source: You ride the whole way along the front here: Source: http://www.travelonline.com/brisbane/city-cbd/accommodation/stamford-plaza-brisbane/riverview-13044-crop.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 This leads you straight into the Brisbane City Botanical Gardens. You enter the side gates and ride along the shared cycle path along the river. Makes a nice stop. Source: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lnQHmGGVlF4/UvLQzir4VDI/AAAAAAAAGIc/ElMRqiPyOyU/s1600/IMG_4557.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 This path takes you past the back of the queensland university of technology. They have a great interactive public installation in a nearby building named The Cube. It is a giant interactive wall that is well worth stopping and having a play with. "The Cube is one of the world's largest digital interactive learning and display spaces dedicated to providing an inspiring, explorative and participatory experience of QUT's Science and Engineering research. The Cube consists of 48 multi-touch screens soaring across two storeys. Housed in QUT's Science and Engineering Centre, The Cube is your hub for scientific and digital exploration." In Science and Engineering Centre: Source: http://www.gisday.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/GIS-Day-QUT-science-engineering-centre-LR.jpg The Cube: Source: http://www.ogh.qut.edu.au/images/2013/seedo3.jpg Source: http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/sites/all/files/styles/shadowbox/public/project/images/floodwall1_0.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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