Australia is huge, so you need to travel by plane from one place to another due to long distances especially when your time is limited. I had lots of hours of transfer time to Brisbane, so I had the chance to take a taste of another beautiful Australian city. Here are some of the things that you can’t miss when in Brisbane, even for a few hours.
Grey street next to South Bank
There is a train which can take you to the city center from the airport in only 20 minutes (another thing that I loved about Australia is how close to the city center their airports are! So convenient!), and your first stop can be Grey street next to South Bank. A street full of cafes, restaurants, street food and little stalls with clothes and vintage items next to a nice park with excellent view of the Brisbane River.
Streets Beach
I loved this place! A free, public pool with clear crystal-clear water that looks like a beach (there are even lifeguards) blew my mind. Quality of life once more! Around the pool there are restaurants, bars, places to have picnics or sunbath and totally organized public locker rooms with special rooms for even babies to be taken care of.
Clem Jones Promenade/ Nepalese Peace Pagoda/ Brisbane Sign/ The Wheel of Brisbane
From the pool you can take a walk via the Clem Jones Promenade, especially during a sunny day, this is the best way to enjoy your day in the city by admiring the view of the Brisbane River. On your way to Victoria Bridge, you will pomp into a beautiful Nepalese Pagoda temple, a Brisbane sign where you should take a nice picture by the riverside and The Wheel of Brisbane. If you have time, it is a brilliant way to have a view of the whole city from above.
Victoria Bridge
A famous city’s landmark accessible to pedestrians, cyclists and only buses with great views of the Brisbane River and the South Bank part of the city. When crossing it, take a short stop at the Victoria Bridge Abutment to enjoy the view from this historic little spot. During the evening the bridge is illuminated, offering even more impressive views.
Queen Street Mall
To be honest when I crossed Victoria Bridge, I was looking for a building that houses a mall, but then I realized that the mall was outdoor covering the whole pedestrian area and it was amazing. The region was full of people, stores, restaurants, nice cafes and as it was getting dark it became more beautiful and popular among the city’s residents and visitors.
Brisbane City Hall/Brisbane City Hall Clock Tower/ Albert Street Uniting Church
About a block from the Queen Street Mall stands the impressive City Hall of the City with Greek architectural elements along with its imposing clock Tower. During night its illumination is magic. Opposite the City Hall is located the Albert Street Uniting Church which will absolutely capture your attention due to its unique style.
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