I've shared with you before some of the best bits of Brisbane. You can see some of my previous posts here, here and here.
Welcome to
Brisbane – my home town – and capital of the Sunshine State (Queensland).As the name suggest it does get pretty hot in Summer but that’s what are beaches and pools and air conditioning are for! While Summer is hot and humid, Autumn and Spring are beautiful in Queensland with warm, clear days and
cooler nights. I love Brisbane because it has something for
everyone from foodies to sports fans, adventurers to artists
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Gold Coast beach sunset |
Brisbane is
the capital of Queensland and the gateway to the Gold Coast with the golden
sandy beaches of Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach only an hour drive away. On the drive to the Gold Coast you’ll pass
the iconic XXXX Brewery, the scrumptious Yatala Pies and the yummy ice creams
at The Pimpama Strawberry Farm. For the
more adventurous there are the Gold Coast theme parks – Dreamworld, Whitewater World, Movie World, Wet’n’Wild Water World and Seaworld.
one of the many resorts at the Gold Coast |
For those
who prefer to stay in the city, Brisbane’s CBD and Southbank have a wealth of
activities. The Queensland
Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art and Queensland Museum will keep both adults and kids
entertained for hours, if not days. Take
a swim at Southbank’s ‘beach’ and then stroll through
the markets or dine at one of the many restaurants or cafes.
Sunday Markets at the Old Boggo Road Jail precinct |
If you’ve
got more time you can explore some of our hidden ‘village’ gems such as
Paddington with it’s many antique shops, West End with it’s bars and cafes,
Fortitude Valley for designer furniture and live music venues or head out to
the Bayside and explore the tranquil waters of Moreton Bay from Cleveland,
Wellington Point or Redland Bay. Islands
such as Coochimudlo or Stradbroke are a quick ferry ride away and will make you
feel like you are a million miles away from one of Australia’s biggest
cities.
a couple of locals hanging out |
With flights
in and out of Brisbane International and the Gold Coast International airports
every day, Brisbane is an accessible, thriving and attractive city with
something for every taste and age.
1 comment:
And good coffee!!!
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