- A - Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
Brisbane's Botanic Gardens was first opened in 1855, and is a popular location to escape the hustle & bustle of the city. It comes alive at lunchtime as many workers descend upon the parks to enjoy their lunch-breaks. The gardens are home to many rare botanic species. - B - Brisbane City Hall
With an imposing clock tower, this proud historic Brisbane landmark was once the city's tallest structure. It was opened in 1930 and is now the seat of Brisbane's city council. The clock tower itself was designed along the lines of Venice's St. Mark's Campanile and the four clock faces are the largest in the country. - C - Brisbane Forest Park
This large nature reserve is home to an aviary and an aquarium and features a host of plant and wild life. The picnic areas located in this 25,800 hectare park are very popular on the weekends. - D - Broadway On The Mall Brisbane
This mall features a host of popular Australian stores and a large Harvey Norman shop on the top floor. Quirky speciality shops and a fine food court establish this mall as a firm favourite for visitors to Brisbane. - E - Farmer's Market
Located at the Powerhouse in Brisbane, this market offers the very best in fresh produce. Vegetables, fruit, dairy products and much more are on offer from the friendly traders at this market. - F - Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Brisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the oldest and largest koala sanctuary in the world. Despite its name the park also plays host to wombats, kangaroos and other animals native to the region. - G - Movie World
A Warner Bros theme park which opened in 1991 and is located in Oxenford, approximately 45 minutes from Brisbane. Attractions here include roller coasters, water-rides, stunt-shows and a variety of similar fun park regulars. - H - Queen Street Mall
Attracting 26 million visitors annually, this is Brisbane's most popular shopping centre. This is a pedestrianised area awash with shops and a variety of restaurants in the food court area to cater to all tastes. Brisbane's Queens Plaza is a chic upmarket shopping area featuring a variety of native Brisbane stores and boutiques nestled alongside renowned brands such as Louis Vuitton and Tiffany's. - I - Queensland Art Gallery
This prominent Brisbane gallery was founded in 1895 and is now home to the Gallery of Modern Art. Many splendid collections by both Australian and international artists are on display here. Worthy temporary exhibits are commonplace whilst there is also a children's art centre. - J - Queensland Maritime Museum
This museum is dedicated to vessels and artefacts from Brisbane maritime history. Features at this museum include Forceful a tugboat dating back to 1915, and a dinghy from General MacArthur's yacht Shangri La. Categories within the museum include lighthouses, model ships and shipping documents. - K - Roma Street Parkland
Billed as "the world's largest sub-tropical garden" Brisbane's Roma Street Parkland does not disappoint. A number of delights await you such as Cottage Gardens, Rainforest Walk and a variety of floral treats. Guided tours are available. - L - Westfield Garden City
With over 350 stores this shopping centre is a shopper's heaven! The shops include a variety of international retailers and local boutiques. This mall features a large restaurant area. - M - Wet n Wild Water World
Located in Oxenford less than an hour from Brisbane, Wet'n'Wild is the ideal venue to escape those hot lazy days! Water slides, Lazy Rivers and a myriad of water-related fun await you at this forever-popular resort.
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