Exploring Mt Coo-tha, Brisbane

Exploring Mt Coo-tha - Brisbane City views

Brisbane – the capital of Queensland – is an awesome city and it’s one we really haven’t spent enough time exploring. We have often visited the area around Southbank, especially when the kids were little as there is lots to see and do there. I have also been on a Brisbane Greeters tour which was …

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Visiting Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane

Roma Street Parklands Lake

Nestled in the heart of Brisbane City you will find Roma Street Parkland. This lovely green space stretches out over 16 hectares and was a real delight to discover. LOCATION Roma Street Parkland is located just behind Roma Street Station in the Brisbane suburb of Spring Hill. The easiest way to get to the Parkland’s …

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Daisy Hill Koala Centre and Conservation Park

Koala

Daisy Hill Koala Centre is located within the Daisy Hill Conservation Park. Just 25 kilometres south of Brisbane or 40 kilometres north of the Gold Coast, this unexpected gem is the perfect spot for a family day out. Oh and did I mention it’s completely free? DAISY HILL KOALA CENTRE Everyone loves our native Koala, …

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Brisbane Greeters Tour

Tourists

At the suggestion of a friend, I recently took part in a Brisbane Greeters Tour. Launched in early 2012, the Brisbane Greeters program is part of a Global Greeters Network. In fact, it is one of 66 Greeters programs operating around the world. HOW DO GREETERS TOURS WORK? Brisbane Greeters Tours are conducted by volunteers who …

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Day Trip to Beautiful Southbank Precinct, Brisbane

Brisbane River

Are you visiting Brisbane or the Gold Coast, or are you a local, and looking for something to do with the kids?  Then you can’t go past the Southbank Precinct in Brisbane for a great day out. Located on the southern side of the beautiful Brisbane River, Southbank Precinct is the recreational and cultural heart of …

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