Top Brisbane Attractions
Brisbane is celebrated as Australia’s ‘New World’ city, offering a diverse array of attractions. Here’s a quick overview of some must-visit travel destinations in Brisbane:
South Bank is filled with promenades, plazas, and parklands, and boasts a human-made lagoon that offers a cool escape for warm Brisbane days. This destination is also the city’s premier lifestyle and cultural destination, and it hosts hundreds of delightful events all year round. What’s more, South Bank is conveniently located on the southern banks of the Brisbane River. Getting here will be a breeze. If you are dining out, you will be able to find an array of world-class eateries that serve the most exclusive gastronomic delights.
This much-loved Brisbane landmark is located in Main Street, Kangaroo Point. It was built in the 1930s, during Australia’s Great Depression period. The attractive steel Story Bridge features an 80-meters climb and is suitable for individuals of all fitness levels. What’s more, visitors have the unique option to abseil the descent. This adventure climb attraction is extremely rare, as it is one of the only three bridge climbs that can be found in the world. The other cities hosting the same travel attraction are Sydney and Auckland.
This one of the city’s premier heritage buildings that is home to a series of state-of-the-art exhibitions. This museum is the perfect destination to visit to learn about Brisbane’s rich history. The Museum of Brisbane also offers a unique vantage point that allows visitors to capture breathtaking views of the City Hall’s magnificent copper dome and clock tower and the sweeping views of the city.
A natural wonder that can be reached via a ferry ride from Brisbane. Moreton Island is the third-largest sand island in the world and allows visitors to connect with friends and nature. Some of the activities that visitors can do include sand tobogganing, snorkelling at the Tangalooma Wrecks, feeding wild dolphins, climbing up Mount Tempest, swimming in the blue lagoon, and more.
This is the world’s largest and first koala sanctuary and is home to more than 100 koalas. What’s more, the sanctuary was officially recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the perfect place to safely cuddle with a beautiful koala and hand-feed other wonderful animals such as wild lorikeets and kangaroos.
If you are thinking of visiting a famous Brisbane landmark, the Anzac Square is an excellent choice. It is situated in the heart of Brisbane and is adjacent to ANZAC Square Arcade. It is estimated that the heritage listed site was constructed in the 1930s.
