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BRISBANE

BRISBANE

Fall in love with Brisbane from the moment you arrive. The city captivates with world-class shopping, cutting-edge dining and day
trips that beckon you outdoors. Take your pick from an extensive calendar of blockbuster shows, international sporting matches
and exclusive exhibits. Sample some of the country’s most innovative menus served up by top Australian chefs using the freshest
local produce. Shop til you drop in the city or through the James Street and Fortitude Valley precincts. Discover pioneering
Australian fashion, high-end luxury brands, designer boutiques and quirky offerings. Take a leisurely cruise or paddle a kayak on
the Brisbane River. Explore the South Bank Parklands, home to Australia’s only inner-city beach, and be captivated by
Queensland’s premier arts and cultural precinct. By nightfall, discover eclectic bars, cool rooftop venues and local microbreweries
each with their own distinct personalities.

Events Must see & do

Month Event Name Location • Queen Street Mall – The centre of fashion and retail in Queensland.
This vibrant shopping and lifestyle precinct lies at the heart of Brisbane
June Disney On Ice Brisbane Entertainment Centre City with an unrivalled mix of local, national and international labels and
flagship stores. A visit to Queen Street Mall guarantees a complete leisure
July Brisbane River Run & Walk Brisbane encounter. Restaurants, cafes, bars, cinemas, salons and day spas, five
August star hotels and a grand casino sit right on the mall
We Will Rock You Queensland Performing Arts
Centre • S outh Bank – Brisbane’s vibrant inner city playground! A stunning
riverside location, man made lagoon and white sand beaches that have
EKKA (Royal Queensland Show) Brisbane skyscrapers, passenger boats and speeding ferries as a backdrop. South
Bank is so much more than a place to take it easy in the sun. There’s a
September Brisbane Riverside Festival Brisbane real energy here, and the place always seems
Brisbane to be buzzing with action
October Brisbane Good Food & Wine
Show • City Botanic Gardens – The city’s oldest park originally planted by convicts
in 1825 with food crops to feed the prison colony! These gardens include
ancient trees, rainforest glades and exotic species running the full length of
Alice Street, bordered by Parliament House on one side and the northern
banks of the Brisbane River on the other

• Visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the world’s first and largest Koala
sanctuary with over 75 years’ experience and 130 koalas. Make your way
to Lone Pine aboard Mirimar Cruises so that you can cuddle a koala, feed
kangaroos and wild lorikeets, encounter birds of prey and experience a slice
of Aussie outback farm life, with their sheep dog and sheep shearing show

• Riverlife offers a wide range of adventure activities to keep people of all
ages busy. Try kayaking on the river, abseiling down the Kangaroo Point
Cliffs or try riding a Segway

• Riverside Gardens Market: Open every Sunday. Relax and be entertained
at these exciting new markets! Located in the heart of the CBD and set
amongst the beautiful surrounds of the Brisbane Botanical Gardens these
markets provide an exciting Sunday attraction where you can shop and
dine with great views of the Brisbane River and the Story Bridge

• Roma Street Parkland – A short walk from the Queen Street Mall. The
Parkland is not only a garden lover’s paradise, but is also a regular host
to many events throughout the year. Join one of the many guided walks
offered twice daily, a 15-minute trackless train ride or a self guided tour!

• Explore the city through the eyes of a local with one of our Brisbane
Greeters. Greeters are proud and passionate volunteers who are keen
to share Brisbane’s best spots and introduce you to our vibrant city.
Greets can be delivered in 25 languages and can be tailored to meet your
interests

• Let the river be your guide and join one of Brisbane’s iconic river cruises or
aboard a Brisbane CityCat, Brisbane’s most relaxing public transport

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