PLACES TO VISIT:
Alma Park Zoo & Tropical Palm Gardens - Set in 18 hectares of tropical plants and palms, this zoo features exotic animals such as monkeys, baboons, camels, leopards, water buffaloes, kangaroos and koalas. Take a pleasant stroll through the gardens or enjoy the different animal feedings held daily.
Art Gallery Society Inc. - A collection of Australian art, ceramics, fibre and sculpture.
Australian Woolshed - A real outback experience featuring sheep shearing, sheepdogs, cow milking, lamb feeding, kangaroos and koalas.
Boondall Wetlands Reserve - Home to a vast population of resident native and migratory waterbirds. Explore the wetlands via an extensive pathway which includes a trail of 18 Aboriginal totems, symbolic of the indigenous history of the region. For the more adventurous, the wetlands can also be explored via a canoe trail.
Botanic Gardens - Established in 1855, these gardens are the pride and joy of Brisbane city, featuring palms, Moreton Bay Figs, a mangrove walk, rainforest glade and a café.
Brisbane Antique & Art Centre - A display of items such as antique mahogany, cedar and walnut furniture, fine silver, copper and brass, Japanese wood-cuts, old and modern paintings, porcelain, jewellery, coins and much more.
Brisbane Times - For the latest online news and information on Brisbane visit: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/
Brisbane City Gallery - A range of contemporary exhibitions including paintings, ceramics, sculpture, archives and memorabilia reflecting Brisbane's history and development.
Brisbane Forest Park - Located on the western side of the city, this park contains 28 hectares of rainforest, mountains, waterfalls, creeks and bushland. The area also features a number of picnic grounds and an information centre at the Gap.
Cloudland Brisbane accommodation - Brisbane Bar and fine dining restaurant in Fortitude Valley - Republic Apartments is a short walk across Cathedral Gardens and offers 1,2 and 3 bedroom apartment accommodation near Cloudland Bar, restaurant and nightclub in the Valley. After nearly three years of planning and construction, the highly anticipated Cloudland nightclub project was finally opened in Brisbane 2009. Developed by the Katarzyna Group, the 2007 Australian Bar Awards Bar Operator of the Year (Multiple Venues) and the teams behind the Press Club, the Empire Hotel and Birdee Num Num. This is a knock-your-socks-off venue in size and style stakes feature more than 5,000 plants and a waterfall - more associated with Vegas or Los Angeles. Check out their website: www.cloudland.tv. It has to be one of the best bar websites we have ever seen! As you can imagine, dress regulations are very strict, so please enquire to avoid disappointment!
Cloudland
641 Ann Street
Fortitude Valley 4006
Ph: (07) 3872 6600
Fax: (07) 3872 6699
Website: www.cloudland.tv
Email: management@cloudland.tv
Conrad International Treasury Casino - Features more than 100 gaming tables and over 1100 gaming machines to keep visitors entertained!
Customs House Gallery - A delightful gallery featuring changing exhibitions of mostly Queensland artists.
Eagle Street Pier Craft Market - Sunday is a great place for art, pottery, leatherwork, fashion and jewellery.
Gold Coast - An easy 45 minute drive to Dreamworld, Movieworld, Wet 'n' Wild, Australian Outback Spectacular, Seaworld and all the popular beaches, from Main Beach down to Coolangatta.
Griffith University Gallery - A collection of Australian art including photography, posters, video and electronic-based media.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary - The largest koala sanctuary in the world. This park also features a large community of kangaroos, wallabies, emus, wombats and native birds.
Mt Coot-tha Gardens - Located at Toowong, these gardens have themed sections including a scented garden, arid zone, tropical, cascades and waterfalls.
Mt Tamborine - The beautiful Green behind the Gold. A nice day-trip inland.
Myer Centre - Features department stores and over 200 specialty shops, cafes, a dining court and food hall.
Paddy's Markets - Undercover stores offering a variety of goods including giftware, jewellery, clothing, books and food produce.
Queen Adelaide Building - Offers up-market designer boutiques and interior shops.
Queen Street Mall - A wide pedestrian precinct with over 500 shops to explore, including Myer and David Jones.
Queensland Aboriginal Creations - A collection of authentic Aboriginal artefacts and handicrafts including spears, boomerangs, fire sticks, paintings and drawings.
Queensland Art Gallery - One of Australia's most prominent galleries featuring a collection of historical and contemporary art from Australia, Asia, Europe and America.
Riverside Craft Market - Over 300 stalls featuring glass blowers, weavers, potters and leather workers.
Royal Queensland Art Society Gallery - Established in 1887, this is the oldest art society in the state featuring paintings and works by Queensland artists.
Southbank Craft & Lantern Market - Held on Friday nights and lit by lanterns, these markets feature a range of arts and handicrafts.
Southland Parklands - Set in 16 hectares of riverside parklands, this area is Brisbane's favourite leisure and entertainment precinct. The area contains 16 hectares of riverside parklands, tropical gardens, lagoons, cafes, lively pubs and features a craft market on the weekend. A great place for the whole family with hours of entertainment.
St John's Anglican Cathedral is a terrific example of 19th century Gothic-Revival architecture, designed in 1888 by John Pearson and completed and consecrated over 100 years later in October 2009. The first two stages, built from 1906 to 1910 and from 1964 to 1968, created a superb gothic interior with a forest of elegant sandstone columns and arches supporting the only stone vaulted ceiling in Australia.
Brisbane accommodation near St Johns Cathedral? Republic Apartments offers 1,2 & 3 bedroom serviced apartments across the road from St John's Cathedral.
The cathedral, set in a precinct of heritage buildings, is open daily 0930 to 1630. Free Guided Tours are available Monday to Saturday at 1000 and 1400 and Sundays at 1400. The Cathedral Shop is open Monday to Friday 1000 to 1400 and Sundays between services. Group tours are also available by appointment by calling 07 3835 2231.
Sunshine Coast - An easy 60-minute drive north on the motorway to all the popular beaches from Caloundra to Noosa.
BRISBANE MARKETS:
Queen Street City Farmer's Market
Every Wednesday from 10 am to 6 pm there is a City Farmers Market in the heart of downtown Brisbane. Local and neighboring farmers (some from up in Cairns) come down to sell their wares. From curry pastes and samosas, to fresh flowers, German hot-dogs, fresh fruit & veg, homemade gacamole and delectable mango Lassies.
Brookwater Gourmet Markets
South East Queensland’s growing market sector just got even bigger with the immensely popular Brookwater Markets doubling in frequency to take place
Dates Two Sundays a month - check calendar for exact dates
Venue Brookwater Golf Club car park, Tournament Drive, Brookwater
South Bank Lifestyle Market
An eclectic array of rare and beautiful crafts and works by local artisans, fashion, jewellery, health & lifestyle products, homewares, tarot
Dates Fri 14 August 2009 - Sun 27 June 2010
Venue South Bank Parklands, Little Stanley Street, South Bank
Brisbane North Family Market
Our market includes a wide variety of stalls ranging from clothing, fresh produce, fresh juices, lollies, plants, arts and crafts, household goods
Dates Every Sunday (except for two Sundays for annual events at the Entertainment Centre)
Venue Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Melaleuca Drive, Boondall
Northside Markets
Every Sunday 6am - 12pm Suburban Farmers Markets every Sunday. Great savings to be made for the whole family!
Dates Sun 6 September 2009 - Sun 29 August 2010
Venue Nundah Rail Station, Station Street, Nundah
South Bank Young Designers' Market
First Sunday of the month Brisbane’s fashion lovers are stomping in their high tops and heels in anticipation for the monthly South Bank Young...
Dates 1st Sunday each month
Venue Young Designers' Market, Little Stanley Street, South Bank
Wednesday Twilight Fresh Market
Every Wednesday night, the Brisbane MarketPlace Twilight Fresh Market at Rocklea, comes alive.…
Dates Wed 9 September 2009 - Wed 29 September 2010
Venue 250 Sherwood Rd, Rocklea
City Farmer's Markets
Wednesdays in the CBD Seasonal fruit, vegetables, seafood, meat and poultry, breads, flowers, cheeses and charcuterie are part of the fresh produce
Dates Wed 9 September 2009 - Wed 29 December 2010
Venue Redcliff Place, Top of the Queen Street Mall, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD
Village Markets
Come to the weekend markets bursting with fresh fruit and vegetables, organic foods, gourmet stalls, plants, herbs, flowers, pre-loved clothing, bric-a-brac...
Dates Every Saturday
Venue Kelvin Grove Urban Village Precinct, Blamey Street, Kelvin Grove
Hotel Broadway Grower's Markets
The inception of the Hotel Broadway Grower's Markets was the first initiative of its kind and is an iconic event of Brisbane's inner-city.
Dates Every Saturday
Venue Hotel Broadway, 93 Logan Road, Woolloongabba
Fashion Markets @ Hawkins
The Fashion Markets @ Hawkins is the newest and most exciting market concept of its type to hit the Brisbane fashion scene and is the only one of its kind.
Dates Sat 12 September 2009 - Sat 25 December 2010
Venue Fashion Markets , Hawkins Lifestyle Centre, 1666 Old Cleveland Road, Chandler
The Valley Markets
A Brisbane icon. A shopping must for locals and tourists.
Dates Every Saturday and Sunday
Venue Brunswick St Mall & China Town Mall, Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
Jan Power's Farmers Markets
A feel-good grass-roots experience, Jan Power's Farmers Markets are on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 6am at Brisbane Powerhouse.
Dates 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month
Venue Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for the Arts, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm
Saturday Fresh Market
Every Saturday (including ANZAC Day) the Brisbane MarketPlace Saturday Fresh Market at Rocklea, comes alive...
Dates Every Saturday from 6am to midday
Venue Brisbane MarketPlace, 250 Sherwood Road, Rocklea
Jan Power's Mitchelton Farmers Market
Jan Power's Blackwood Street Farmers Market is a triumph of community spirit...
Dates First Sunday of every month
Venue Street Market, Blackwood Street, Mitchelton
The Sunday Discovery Market is Brisbane's biggest weekend market. Over 5,000 bargain hunters eagerly explore over 380 stalls every Sunday.
Dates Every Sunday from 6am to midday
Venue Brisbane MarketPlace, Sherwood Road, Rocklea
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES:
- Swim at a beach in downtown Brisbane
- Go 4 wheel driving along pristine beaches
- Visit the Southern Great Barrier Reef
- Explore walking tracks through World Heritage rainforest
- Feed dolphins in their natural environment
- Take a balloon ride over Brisbane’s city
- Visit Australia’s most easterly land point
Find out more from Southern Queensland Tourism’s site: http://www.southernqueensland.com.au/default.aspx
Exhilarating Activities:
- Abseil or rock climb in the heart of downtown Brisbane
- Take a cycle tour along the banks of the Brisbane River
- Sail across Moreton Bay
- Dive with the sharks or swim with the seals at UnderWater World
- Thrill to a tandem skydive
- Take to the skies in a Tiger Moth
- Drive a rally car
- Go five laps in a racing car at Queensland Raceway
- Learn how to surf
- Experience island life in Moreton Bay
Find out more from Southern Queensland Tourism’s site: http://www.southernqueensland.com.au/default.aspx
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