Leighbee98 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Hello folks we have been in Oz now visiting for a week we are currently in Brisbane cbd and wondered what you suggested for a day out? we have been to Bribie Island today and Australia zoo yesterday (loved both days) any suggestions? (We have a Car and a two year old (eeeek)) thanks folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is a nice day out. Buy tickets in advance online if you can as it’s cheaper that way. Or a day on Stradbroke Island, with or without the car as the buses are good. The north gorge walk is special. Only issue is that it is quite windy at the moment so the ferry may be a bit uncomfortable. A day at Brisbane Southbank. So much to do there and the ‘beach’ and play area is great for small children. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Have you been to Mt coota ? https://brisbanelookout.com/ or caught a city cat to New Farm Park ? - https://newfarmpark.com.au/ A bit further afield you can visit Queens Park at Ipswich or Robelle Domain at Springfield (dont forget to pack swimmers ) - https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_ipswich/parks_reserves_precincts/parks_search/robelle-domain You can also Google things to do if you need more ideas and see what takes your fancy - https://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/information/articles/destinations/30-things-to-do-brisbane-region?sc_lang=en-au Cal x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderingaloud Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Sirromet winery in mount cotton nice for a cold glass of something, nice views and a small playground for the kids. Lots of wallabies to see hopping around. Nice drive too, 30-40mins south of CBD. 2nd Southbank - loads to do and see. Plus Mount Cootha if you’ve not yet been, great views of the city. Straddle is awesome but you would need to plan ahead for that one as a foot passenger. The gorge walk is magnificent, we went earlier this month and saw turtles and Manta Rays. If you have a stroller for the little one there’s a good few steps to be aware of, that said we managed it with a 4 month old. Oh theres a nice cafe called the cliffs cafe with a great view of the city in kangaroo point, from eagle st pier CBD you can get the free ferry across to kangaroo point and walk up. Might be a bit far with a little one in this heat actually, but there’s plenty of free parking at the top and free BBQs to use with the great view. If you don’t want to walk up you can still get the free ferry across and there’s a nice spot for a picnic under storey bridge or they have free BBQs you can use and a kids park. Walking across storey bridge is an option too followed by a cold beer somewhere along eagle st pier. Have fun xxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leighbee98 Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 Thanks folks its our last full day in Oz tomorrow (we’re back in Brisbane and ticking of the ideas above so thank you) we are so sad to leave Oz we have loved it more than we ever imagined. funny things we noticed 1. No one beeps their horn 2. I couldn’t by beers in a supermarket (the assistant looked at me funny when I asked where’s the beer) 3. People let me walk first (pushing a push chair with my 2 year old) 4. Business folks have a chat with us in the hotel lifts 5. Oz steak is so cheap 6. Oz beer is so expensive 7. Oz petrol is so cheap 8. Oz haircuts are exactly the same 9. Days out are bigger better and cheaper ( you don’t feel ripped off) 10. You seem to get so much more for your council tax in Oz than you do in the Uk (street beach, city hopper river boat, parks, bbqs and tables, police presence) what and excellent time we have had over the last five weeks 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 18 minutes ago, Leighbee98 said: 2. I couldn’t by beers in a supermarket (the assistant looked at me funny when I asked where’s the beer) Many aspects of life in Oz are governed by state regulations so they differ from one state to another. I believe NSW and Victoria permit alcohol sales in supermarkets. Glad to hear you enjoyed your trip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 35 minutes ago, Leighbee98 said: Thanks folks its our last full day in Oz tomorrow (we’re back in Brisbane and ticking of the ideas above so thank you) we are so sad to leave Oz we have loved it more than we ever imagined. funny things we noticed 1. No one beeps their horn 2. I couldn’t by beers in a supermarket (the assistant looked at me funny when I asked where’s the beer) 3. People let me walk first (pushing a push chair with my 2 year old) 4. Business folks have a chat with us in the hotel lifts 5. Oz steak is so cheap 6. Oz beer is so expensive 7. Oz petrol is so cheap 8. Oz haircuts are exactly the same 9. Days out are bigger better and cheaper ( you don’t feel ripped off) 10. You seem to get so much more for your council tax in Oz than you do in the Uk (street beach, city hopper river boat, parks, bbqs and tables, police presence) what and excellent time we have had over the last five weeks Queensland supermarkets are not allowed to sell alcohol. Queensland Police are funded from the State budget, not local council taxes, and to use the City Cat you need to pay a fare, either per trip or on a Go Card (travelcard). As for the parks, I guess that depends on your UK home, everywhere I lived in the UK had great parks and open spaces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, Nemesis said: and to use the City Cat you need to pay a fare, either per trip or on a Go Card (travelcard). I think one of the ferries are free. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyNook Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Yes, the CityHopper ferries (which is what the OP said) are free. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 13 minutes ago, NickyNook said: Yes, the CityHopper ferries (which is what the OP said) are free. Never used those - they may have come in after I left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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