Jacqueline's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
One of Brisbane's most sort-after suburbs. Our apartment is located in Kangaroo Point, surrounded by the river, quiet and calm in the heart of the city.
71 locals recommend
Kangaroo Point
One of Brisbane's most sort-after suburbs. Our apartment is located in Kangaroo Point, surrounded by the river, quiet and calm in the heart of the city.
Brisbane's historic park lands. Enjoy the rose gardens, picnic area, bike trails as well as the Sunday markets and Brisbane's power house. There is also a great play ground and forest walk.
231 locals recommend
New Farm Park
1042 Brunswick StBrisbane's historic park lands. Enjoy the rose gardens, picnic area, bike trails as well as the Sunday markets and Brisbane's power house. There is also a great play ground and forest walk.
The heart of Brisbane City. Enjoy Queen Street Mall for shopping. Restaurant and Bars for dining.
9 locals recommend
CBD and Inner Suburbs
The heart of Brisbane City. Enjoy Queen Street Mall for shopping. Restaurant and Bars for dining.
Brisbane's artsy neighbourhood! Plenty of boutique stores, cafes, second hand stores and pop-up events.
144 locals recommend
West End
Brisbane's artsy neighbourhood! Plenty of boutique stores, cafes, second hand stores and pop-up events.
Sightseeing
Beautiful views of the river and the city. A local favourite for morning jogs and rock climbing. A great place to watch the sunset. Close to our apartment!
159 locals recommend
Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park
29 River TerraceBeautiful views of the river and the city. A local favourite for morning jogs and rock climbing. A great place to watch the sunset. Close to our apartment!
The botanical gardens in the heart of Brisbane. Beautiful native Australian flowers and plants, a piece of nature and quiet in the city. Great for picnics!
320 locals recommend
City Botanic Gardens
147 Alice StThe botanical gardens in the heart of Brisbane. Beautiful native Australian flowers and plants, a piece of nature and quiet in the city. Great for picnics!
Beautiful gardens, live music and cultural events. Great place for children, and close to public transport and the CBD.
265 locals recommend
Roma Street Parkland
1 Parkland BlvdBeautiful gardens, live music and cultural events. Great place for children, and close to public transport and the CBD.
Restaurants, bars, riverside walks, gardens and night markets. Lots of free activities and something to suit everyone!
865 locals recommend
South Bank Parklands
Stanley Street PlazaRestaurants, bars, riverside walks, gardens and night markets. Lots of free activities and something to suit everyone!
Amazing experimental art exhibits, free entry (general gallery) along with imported art collections. A lot of interactive and kid friendly exhibits.
704 locals recommend
Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley PlaceAmazing experimental art exhibits, free entry (general gallery) along with imported art collections. A lot of interactive and kid friendly exhibits.
Historic and Natural Science exhibits. Plenty of activities of children and adults, alike!
265 locals recommend
Queensland Museum
Melbourne StreetHistoric and Natural Science exhibits. Plenty of activities of children and adults, alike!
Brisbane's official performing arts venue. See ballets, plays and musicals.
342 locals recommend
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Melbourne StreetBrisbane's official performing arts venue. See ballets, plays and musicals.
Food and Dining
Great restaurants and bars, right on the riverside, and walking distance to Brisbane's CBD.
68 locals recommend
Eagle Street Pier
45 Eagle StGreat restaurants and bars, right on the riverside, and walking distance to Brisbane's CBD.
Eat Street Northshore
221D MacArthur AveMarket stalls with plenty variety of foods to chose from!
One of the newest and coolest places to eat! A wide range of options, from fusion Asian, rustic Australian and Vegetarian. There is something for everyone!
24 locals recommend
Fish Lane
Fish LaneOne of the newest and coolest places to eat! A wide range of options, from fusion Asian, rustic Australian and Vegetarian. There is something for everyone!
Brisbane's fine dining precinct. Paddington is home to Brisbane's award-winning restaurants and bars.
41 locals recommend
Paddington
Brisbane's fine dining precinct. Paddington is home to Brisbane's award-winning restaurants and bars.
Sporting Venues
The Gabba
Vulture StreetHome of cricket in Brisbane, as well as live music concerts!
Suncorp Stadium
40 Castlemaine StCatch a footy match while in town, or a music concert!
Night Life
Brisbane's premier Jazz Club, located on a few blocks from the apartment. Great live music and drinks, with a few of the river.
33 locals recommend
Brisbane Jazz Club
1 Annie StBrisbane's premier Jazz Club, located on a few blocks from the apartment. Great live music and drinks, with a few of the river.
Fortitude Valley is home to most of Brisbane's night clubs and China Town. Enjoy a wide variety of cuisines, bars and clubs and music venues.
236 locals recommend
Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley is home to most of Brisbane's night clubs and China Town. Enjoy a wide variety of cuisines, bars and clubs and music venues.
Bars and restaurants, music venues and movie theatre. Enjoy the bustling Caxton street, close to Suncorp Stadium and Roma St. Train Station and Park Lands!
8 locals recommend
Caxton Street
Caxton StreetBars and restaurants, music venues and movie theatre. Enjoy the bustling Caxton street, close to Suncorp Stadium and Roma St. Train Station and Park Lands!
Family Fun and Outdoor Activities
A beach in the heart of the City! This salt water lagoon is patrolled, free and opens early and closes late! It is located in the South Bank Park Lands, so enjoy a meal after or a stroll through the gardens! Has great views of the river, too!
Lagoon South Bank
A beach in the heart of the City! This salt water lagoon is patrolled, free and opens early and closes late! It is located in the South Bank Park Lands, so enjoy a meal after or a stroll through the gardens! Has great views of the river, too!
Climb the Historic Story Bridge and enjoy a great outdoor adventure with amazing views of the whole of Brisbane!
145 locals recommend
Story Bridge Adventure Climb
170 Main StClimb the Historic Story Bridge and enjoy a great outdoor adventure with amazing views of the whole of Brisbane!
A great cinema, with iMax Screens and cheap movie tickets. In the heart of South Bank.
149 locals recommend
Cineplex South Bank
167 Grey StA great cinema, with iMax Screens and cheap movie tickets. In the heart of South Bank.
Australia's only Koala Sanctuary. Cuddle with a furry friend at the world famous and history Lone Pine Sanctuary!
339 locals recommend
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
708 Jesmond RdAustralia's only Koala Sanctuary. Cuddle with a furry friend at the world famous and history Lone Pine Sanctuary!
Take a hike up to the Look Out and see all across to Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the ocean side. Enjoy the cafes at the summit or visit the botanical gardens. Plenty of hiking trails to choose from (from easy to hard), as well as the forest bridge walk.
307 locals recommend
Mount Coot-Tha
Take a hike up to the Look Out and see all across to Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the ocean side. Enjoy the cafes at the summit or visit the botanical gardens. Plenty of hiking trails to choose from (from easy to hard), as well as the forest bridge walk.