In Brisbane City
Get the most of what our location has to offer, here are suggestions for the essential things to discover, see and do. You can experience the vibrant shopping and lifestyle precinct of the Queen Street Mall in the heart of the city, or visit South Bank Parklands, home to the Queensland Art Gallery, Queensland Cultural Centre and Gallery of Modern Art.
- Queen Street Shopping Mall
- City Botanic Gardens
- Queensland Art Gallery and Cultural Centre
- Gallery of Modern Arts
- Southbank Parklands
- Riverside Markets
- Queensland Museum Southbank
- Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Suncorp Stadium
- The Gabba
- XXXX Ale House
- Treasury Casino
- Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
- Climb the Story Bridge
- Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Some great ideas close to town
- Take a balloon ride
- Go sandboarding on South Stradbroke Island
- Dine on the top of Mount Coot-tha
- Race at Kingston Park
- Explore the rail museum
- Feed the dolphins at Tangalooma
- Wine tasting at Sirromet winery
Some great ideas close to town
RIVERSIDE MARKETS
1 Eagle Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
riversidemarkets.com.au
From 7am – 3pm every Sunday
Brisbane’s Riverside Markets have been a popular gathering place for locals and tourists looking for a massive range of arts, crafts, clothing and food under the Queensland sun by the edge of the Brisbane River.
Right next to the heart of the CBD, it’s easily accessible by bus, train, ferry or foot! There’s also ample secure off street parking just underneath.
Markets
South Bank QLD 4101
southbankmarket.com.au Fridays 5pm to 10pm, Saturday 11am to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 5pm
The South Bank Lifestyle Market presents a diverse selection of arts, crafts, homewares, imports, clothes and food stalls sampling delicious treats, organic produce and authentic cuisine.
In Detail
Suncorp Stadium
The premier sporting ground and the home of Brisbane Broncos, the Queensland Reds and the Queensland Roar, located next door to the XXXX factory and the dinning precinct of Caxton Street. You can easily access Suncorp by the Train from Central Railway Station, bus or enjoy a walk.
Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Conveniently located in Brisbane’s Northern suburbs, the Brisbane Entertainment Centre is Queensland’s premier entertainment and sporting facility. Easy access from Central Railway Station to Boondall.
RNA Showgrounds
Home of the Royal Queensland Show (EKKA), Caravan and Camping Show, Mind Body Spirit Festival and much more. You can easily access the showgrounds by the Train from Central Railway station or local bus.
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Conveniently located in Brisbane’s Northern suburbs, the Brisbane Entertainment Centre is Queensland’s premier entertainment and sporting facility. Easy access from Central Railway Station to Boondall.
Shopping
QUEENS PLAZA
Brisbane Qld 4000 queensplazashopping.com.au
Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5.30pm
Friday: 9am to 9pm
Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Sunday: 10:30am to 4pm
Most public holidays: 10.30am to 4pm
QueensPlaza is an upmarket shopping centre located in Central Business District of Brisbane with frontages on Adelaide Street, Queen Street Mall and Edward Street.
WOOLWORTHS SUPERMARKET
Spring Hill QLD 4000 woolworths.com.au
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday 8am – 9pm
Saturday 8am – 5.30pm
Sunday 9am – 6pm
Just a short walk from Quattro you will find a Woolworths Supermarket. Stock your pantry with food for your stay or set up your own mini-bar.
Woolworths offers an online shopping service and will deliver if required (a fee applies).
Visit woolworths.com.au
to find out more
(Spring Hill Postcode 4000).
RNA Showgrounds
Home of the Royal Queensland Show (EKKA), Caravan and Camping Show, Mind Body Spirit Festival and much more. You can easily access the showgrounds by the Train from Central Railway station or local bus.
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Conveniently located in Brisbane’s Northern suburbs, the Brisbane Entertainment Centre is Queensland’s premier entertainment and sporting facility. Easy access from Central Railway Station to Boondall.
Visiting the Gold Coast
- Visit the theme parks – Movieworld, Seaworld, Dreamworld, Wet and Wild
- Discover a dinosaur egg in the Lamington National Park
- Go for a drive to Mt Tamborine
- Feed the birds at O’reillys or Currumbin
- Go whale watching
- Take a drive to Byron Bay
Visiting the Sunshine Coast
- Visit Australia Zoo
- Shop the Eumundi Markets (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
- Climb the Glasshouse Mountains
- Noosa and beaches
- Learn about ginger at the Ginger Factory