QAGOMA
The Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern art is the highlight of Southbank’s cultural precinct. It displays some of the best in Australian contemporary art, as well as select pieces from the Asia-Pacific region. Cinephiles will love the selection of international film and video at the Australian Cinematheque.
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Valley Laneways
Think Melbourne has the hippest back alleys in Australia? Think again. Brisbane’s laneways are home to indie fashion boutiques, swish restaurants, and exquisite coffee. In the day, the laneways are a hubbub of activity, with fresh coffee and baked goods at every turn. Come back at night, though, and it’s a new world. Bustling with colourful bars to suit a variety of tastes, this is one place where the fun never stops.
Check out what’s on offer here.
Surfer’s Paradise
Brisbane’s most iconic beach is a must-see. Golden sand and pounding surf make this the perfect place for water babies. Looking to learn to ride the waves? Lessons and board rentals are available on the beach itself. There are also beachfront markets and scenic seaside walks for guests who prefer to stay dry.
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Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
This 56-hectare garden is open daily and offers visitors a living museum of native Australian flora and fauna. The garden is also home to exotic plants from Central America and Africa. There is also a Fragrant Garden, which is dedicated to culinary and medicinal herbs, as well as fragrant flowers and foliage.
Visit the gardens and many other iconic Brisbane attractions on this tour.
