The Most Interesting Places in Brisbane - Australia

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Brisbane is one of the major cities in Australia, located on the east side of the continent. It is approximately a one-and-a-half-hour flight from Sydney, which is the international airport for Australia.

As the capital city of Queensland, Brisbane is known for its cleanliness and tidiness. The traffic is very calm and comfortable.

The city is intersected by the Brisbane River, which flows into the sea on the eastern side. Besides serving as a transportation route, the river is also a popular tourist attraction.

Brisbane boasts a pleasant climate with fresh air, making it enjoyable for tourists, especially those coming from tropical countries.

The same was true for us when we visited Brisbane for a short course that lasted a couple of weeks. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The short course we attended was part of the Australia Award Indonesia program.

About the course: Mengikuti Kursus Singkat "Better Climate Services" Melalui Australia Awards Indonesia (AAI)

The short study in which we participated not only provided knowledge related to the study's topic but also offered us deeper insights into Australian culture.

Here is a video showcasing our journey as participants of the short course from Australia Award Indonesia.

We spent approximately nine days in Brisbane, staying at the Quest River Apartment, situated in the city's vibrant heart.

The story in Bahasa: Mondok di Quest River Apartment Brisbane - Australia

Upon our arrival, our welfare officer kindly took us on a city tour, highlighting the most captivating attractions that are frequented by tourists.

In addition, he showed us some essential locations, such as nearby ATM counters close to our apartment and the nearest minimarket to cater to our daily necessities during our stay.

Now, I would like to share with you a few intriguing places that will enhance your travel experience in Brisbane.

The Most Interesting Place in Brisbane - Australia

1. Brisbane City Hall

In front of Brisbane City Hall

It is located in the heart of Brisbane, at the center of King George Square. People say that Brisbane City Hall is the perfect place for us to explore Brisbane's history.

Brisbane City Hall is a heritage building and serves as the seat of the city council. With its tower, it stands as one of the tallest buildings in Brisbane.

Pose with the background is the tower

2. South Bank Parklands

The synthetic sandy beach

South Bank Parklands is an area located across the Brisbane River. In this area, there are some beautiful spots like Arbour Walk, the big wheel, street beach, and the amazing lagoon in the River pool.

Big wheel

The River pool has a synthetic sandy beach like in the sea. It separated with a tropical lagoon where the boat pool on the other side. 

The pool view with the lagoon is on the right side

On the other side of South Bank Parklands, we can enjoy walking in the area with a unique canopy. It called as Arbour Walk.

Arbour walk as a part of South Bank Parkland 

3. Victoria Bridge

Victoria Bridge is connecting the City on the north side and the South Bank in the opposite of the city over the Brisbane River. The length is about 300 meters.

Victoria Bridge viewed from the south side of the river

The bridge completed by the pedestrian area on both sides. We can stop and take some pictures in this area. The view around the city looks awesome from the bridge

The view of a side of Brisbane from Victoria Bridge, you could ignore the men😁.

4. Eagle Street Pier Ferry Terminal

It is a simple ferry wharf on the Brisbane River. The ferry served by various passenger boat lines likes to Kangaroo Point.

The beauty of buildings in Brisbane behind the ferry terminal

The ferry terminal related to the pedestrian area in the riverbank. Certainly, the atmosphere is interesting for taking some selfies.

Sometimes background natural beauty is blocked by people 😉😉😉

5. Brisbane City Botanic Gardens

Located in the tongue of Brisbane City to the river. A center park surrounded by trees and various flowers.

Euforia in an interesting place in Brisbane

When we walk to the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) from the City, we can across the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens as a shortcut.

I don't know why we were taking pose like a football team

On the west side of the garden, there is a jogging track following the riverside. In the afternoon this part will be crowded with the people who want to exercise.

6. Kangaroo Point

This is a romantic place to enjoy the sunset. Located on the east side of the center of Brisbane City across the Brisbane River.

A moment when the sunset arrived

Some people said that Kangaroo Point is a perfect place for travelers who want peace and quiet but still want to be close to the city.

Read more: Menikmati Sunset di Kangaroo Point Brisbane Australia

No need caption 😉

7. Queensland Parliament

In front of the Queensland Parliament Building

The Queensland Parliament is situated at the intersection of George and Alice Streets, making it conveniently accessible from Brisbane city center by foot.

Adjacent to the building lies the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, as previously mentioned, with QUT positioned to its right.

What sets the Queensland Parliament building apart is its captivating and timeless architectural style reminiscent of medieval European structures.

8. China Town

For us who come from an Asian country, we could hunt for herbs and spices here. The China town located about 2 kilometers to the north of the City.

After hunting spices for 14-day logistic

This area is nuanced in China even the street signs in the area are written in both English and Chinese. 

The street signs in China Town

The China Town in Brisbane is also home to many restaurants offering Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese cuisines.