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Popular General Tips | Other General Tips Tips | All Tips (138) As I have mentioned elsewhere in this page, Brisbane is in a state of constant redevelopment. In the past this has had some unfortunate results, when enthusiasts of “progress” have destroyed marvellous historic buildings which had real merit. The most notorious of these was the destruction some years ago of the “Bellevue Hotel”, a stately late 1800s building with beautiful ornamental cast iron verandahs, destroyed in the middle of the night to overcome public protests. I could also count the former “Chardon’s Corner Hotel”, long since gone, which was a brilliant piece of high Victoriana.
Today, a more considered approach is being taken to redevelopment. I must admit I do not know the story of the building which occupied the demolition site where I took the main photo for this tip – it was on the corner of Elizabeth and Albert Streets in the city, and I could not resist the image. Shades of the "Cheshire Cat’s" smile! The second photo was taken from a CityCat and shows the wasteland (seen in 2005) where the former Newstead wharves (which had no particular merit of any kind) were situated. I understand that a major residential area is under development there: commercial shipping for Brisbane now has a major new port complex at the mouth of the river.
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There are some amazing places to visit just outside of Brisbane on the 2 islands which protect the Moreton Bay which is Brisbane's waterway. Stradbroke Island is easy to get to from the city heart via train ($2.80) which connects by bus (free) to the ferry/flyer ($8 each way) to take you over to the island aka "Straddie" where you'll find empty beaches, beautiful headlands, possible Whale spotting, and inland Blue Lake and Brown Lake to go for a fresh water swim. North of Stradbrok Island is Moreton Island. Here you can stay at Tangalooma Resort (or camp where the barge/ferry lets you off) where you can feed the dolphins by hand and snorkel over ship wrecks. Or climb the sand dunes to get over to the surf beaches (don't swim over there as there are no lifeguards and without many humans around there may be sharks feeding on fish along the gutters in the shores). Here's a link to the Resort Details: http://www.tangalooma.com
Being alone on a deserted beach on sunset as you feel the wind start to chill your skin until you get goosebumps. You're alone, though feel so connected to the world.....
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Not sure if this is everybodies thing, but when I travel I love getting to know locals.
Normally people suggest to go to clubs for night time activities. But as everybody knows, you can bearly hear yourself think than alone talk to locals.
So I suggest going to one of the bars/ pubs in Brissy. They are SO laid back and locals are always willing to play a game of pool with you.
here is my fave (but doesn't have pool tables but still is a great hang out):
Jorge
183 George Street
City 4000
Tel: [07] 3012 9121
Jorge is best defined by what it isn't. It's not a nightclub, yet DJ's spill tunes on three levels day & night. It's not a restaurant yet the food and service has been praised by critics from all over. It isn't a cafe' but the coffee is barista quality
Birdie Num Num is also one of the best, where students, professionals, backpacker mix together. There is something to do at this club any day of the week
Birdie Num Num
11 Gipps Street Fortitude Valley
Brisbane QLD
'The Zoo' is another fave. Sometimes there are awesome live bands here. Check it out at http://www.thezoo.com.au/
711 Ann Street, The Valley, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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Let’s make no secret of it. We both like a nice cold glass of beer. Being abroad is always a challenge to find a beer we like, which reflects our taste of having a beer. In Australia it was sometimes rather difficult. We found out that there are quite some local beers, only known in that particular area. But anyway, we did like the international known Foster’s Lager.
Fosters was founded in Melbourne in 1886 by two American brothers, William and Ralph Foster, who happened to own a refrigeration plant, which was necessary to brew beer in Australia's hot climate. Foster's Lager uses the slogan "The Amber Nectar" in Australia. While popular in many countries, particularly where it is brewed locally, Foster's Lager does not enjoy widespread popularity in Australia by any means. It struggles to compete with a large number of other "local beers" (low-cost and mass-produced varieties) usually depending on state, for example XXXX, Carlton Draught, Tooheys, Coopers, West End, Swan, Emu Bitter or Victoria Bitter. Leave a Comment
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Brisbane is a fantastic city to photograph at night...make sure you bring your tripod then walk along the river for a while and you'll find some perfect photo locations. :) Leave a Comment
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Here is the Story Bridge again...it is perfect for night photos...although I didn't take this photo early enough (ie the very dark sky)... ;) Leave a Comment
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This is another bridge in Brisbane, I'm not sure of it's name though. We had a nice walk along the rivers edge one afternoon, totally recommended... Leave a Comment
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This is the view from Mt Coot-tha look out. There is a restaurant etc on the mountain too if you want to enjoy the view a bit longer... Leave a Comment
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There are many old ship-wrecks in the Queensland coast, some make for dramatic photograhpy while others just make a beach appear ugly. Leave a Comment
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There are walking tracks following around the Brisbane River which links Southbank, Queensland University, the Park Road and Caxton Street coffee shop districts, Waterfront Place, the Botanical Gardens and Kangaroo Point cliffs. Or take a leisurely cruise or even a dinner cruise, down the river. Leave a Comment
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