brewbooks | flickrNamed after the river that runs through the city, Brisbane can be found in Queensland. Whether you’re into sports, culture, art or shopping, there’s plenty to do here, but this is what I would suggest.
Morning Activity
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha
Begin your day in Brisbane at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha, a lushly beautiful botanical garden located just a short distance away from the middle of town. Engage a Brisbane car hire to ensure an easy commute.
Comprised of fifty-two hectares of subtropical foliage, the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha acts as the perfect outing for families and couples of all ages. Highlights of this attraction include the exquisite Japanese Gardens, a Planetarium, and a Freedom Wall memorial.
Each day brings a new roster of activities; you will enjoy participating in a gardening seminar, meandering around the informative displays, or taking a delightful walking tour.
The Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha provides visitors the opportunity to admire a plant collection encompassing both native and exotic varieties.
You will relish each of its themed sections, including a scented garden, or simply strolling around the grounds admiring its waterfalls and comprehensive collection of rainforest trees.
Lunch
Brisbane Powerhouse
After all of that walking, you have probably worked up quite an appetite. You should head over to the Brisbane Powerhouse for lunch and some culture.
Bar Alto, a recent winner of Best Italian Restaurant at the Restaurant and Catering Queensland HostPlus State Awards for Excellence, serves up a delicious array of pizzas, risottos, pastas, and salads.
Be sure to try one of their decadent desserts, which include tempting options such as the almond milk panna cotta and homemade biscotti. Bar Alto also offers an extensive wine list, covering a myriad of white and red Italian and Australian favorites.
Once you’ve completed lunch, stroll around the Brisbane Powerhouse. This multifunctional center features a wide array of cultural offerings like photography exhibitions, live music, comedy acts, and markets for farm goods and crafts.
Afternoon Activity
Museum of Brisbane
The Museum of Brisbane, celebrating the contemporary history of Brisbane, offers a unique combination of visual art and social history exhibits.
Spotlighting a changing roster of exhibitions and events, the Museum of Brisbane affords you the opportunity to discover more about the cultural and historical aspects of this remarkable city. This museum dedicates itself to investigating the unique communities and stories of the Brisbane residents.
You will enjoy learning about historical Brisbane figures such as Sir Thomas Brisbane, Lady Diamantina Bowen, and the Mayne family while admiring the visual art displays from this city’s renowned artists. This museum also offers a rotating list of events including walking tours and lectures.
Dinner
Modern Thai
Brisbane offers a mind-boggling array of tasty cuisines from around the world. In particular, due to its close proximity to Asia, this city provides top-notch Pan-Pacific flavors.
Modern Thai, a restaurant captained by a Thai trained chef, highlights traditional Thai favorites served with a contemporary twist. House specials include scrumptious options such as Hot Wok Duck, a dish featuring a juicy duck stir-fried with seasonal vegetables and cashew nuts, and Coconut Beef Curry, which presents succulent beef cooked in a coconut-based curry with potatoes and cashews.
Evening Activity
Head over to the Archive Beer Boutique after dinner, a fun pub serving a variety of meticulously chosen domestic and international craft beers and ciders.
Each night brings a new form of entertainment to the Archive Beer Boutique. Test your knowledge with a trivia night or relax to live music provided by a local Brisbane band.
