VISITS AND VACATIONS

 Hello ladies and gents this is the Viking telling you that today we are talking about

What to Do in Brisbane, Australia 

 

Brisbane, the capital of the Australian Sunshine State, is without a doubt my favorite Australian city and my home away from home! If you are wondering why I love the city so much, just check out this list with my favorite things to do in Brisbane!

With an astonishing 283 days of sunshine a year, Brisbane is a wonderful place to live in and of course, to travel to. It is surrounded by the most beautiful places on the Australian East Coast and it makes a perfect base for day trips to the surrounding areas.

If you have decided to visit Brisbane, keep reading! And if you are still unsure whether it is worth a visit or not, keep reading as well!

Brisbane, also known as Brissy or Brisvegas, is one of the oldest cities in Australia and the third biggest city after Sydney and Melbourne! You’ll realize, once you get there, that Australian cities are quite spread out!

1. CHILL AROUND SOUTH BANK

You must know by now that when I say chill, I mean chill, walk, eat, swim, etc. This is because South Bank is such a versatile place that there are an infinite number of things to do there!

Whether you are the type that likes lying on the grass or having a meal in one of the dozens of international restaurants, Southbank is your place to be!

It also has a little botanical garden called Epicurious Garden, where you can literally handpick your own herbs for free, extra useful when you want to save a few bucks! And it even has a free man-made beach that’s open throughout the summer, a favorite for those looking for things to do in Brisbane with kids!

Once you are in South Bank, there’s no way you can miss out on the Wheel of Brisbane, their very own 60 Brisbane Eye! It is a splendid place to see a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings!

PRO TIP: Keep an eye out for shows in Brisbane being held at South Bank on their website. There is always something going on as this is one of the places that hosts most of the Brisbane events!

PRICE: Free

HOW TO GET THERE: Just follow Adelaide St. towards the river. South Bank is just a 5 min walk from the city.

2.  ADMIRE THE VIEW FROM THE TOP OF STORY BRIDGE

You may have already seen it in pictures, but let me tell you that one of the most famous Brisbane attractions is the heritage-listed and iconic Story Bridge.

This is probably one of the most prominent landmarks in the city! 

A twin of the Jacques Cartier Bridge in Montreal, Canada, this bridge lights up at night and makes for the best Instagram photos against the Brisbane Skyline!

Are you feeling adventurous? Then why not climb the Story Bridge? Yes, you read that right! This 2-hour adventure tour takes you climbing up the bridge! During the tour you will get a 360º view of the city and get to learn about this iconic bridge’s history! Not recommended for those scared of heights (such as myself!)

NOTE: If you’re in Brisbane by the end of September, make sure you check out the Riverfire Festival! The most amazing pyrotechnic show I have ever seen, and with the Story Bridge at the front, it makes for an unbelievable sight!

PRICE: Free, $129 AUD if you want to take the adventure tour

HOW TO GET THERE: Just across from Kangaroo Point, you can get the ferry (price differs depending on where you get on and off, but around $3.20 AUD) and get off at Holman Street Ferry Terminal.

3.  CHECK OUT ROMA STREET PARKLAND

Roma Street Parkland is Brisbane’s own little lung, an astonishing 16 hectares of nature in the middle of the city center, its very own Central Park if I may say so myself! it’s the biggest sub-tropical city park in the Southern Hemisphere; you can definitely go to this park several times and still not have seen it all. But isn’t that the most exciting part?

With plenty of opportunities to check out the local flora and fauna, this is definitely one of my favorite places to visit in Brisbane! Last time I was there, a possum chilled right next to me! Don’t try to touch them, though, they can bite when disturbed.

Roma Street Parkland hosts many free events throughout the year so make sure you check their facebook page for more information.  Did I mention most of the events are free! You can also have a barbecue with your friends there!

PRICE: Free

HOW TO GET THERE: The Roma Street Train Station and Transit Centre is located directly beside the Parkland (access is via Platform 10).

and as always have a chilled day from the Viking