Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane, Australia is an amazing city that has so much to offer. There are many things to do including seeing all of the important sites, tasting all of the delicious foods, and enjoying the beautiful view. One of the best sites to visit that will give you an amazing view of the city is Mt Coot-tha. From the top of this mountain you can view the whole city of Brisbane.
You’ll see the curves of the river, the lines of the freeway, the skyline of the CBD. Plus, on a clear day you can see south-west to the distant ranges, east towards Moreton Bay and miles in every other direction. Enjoy the facilities of a cafe, restaurant and lookout at the top.
South Bank is the place where everyone in Brisbane loves to hang ou. It’s hard to imagine the city without this destination. Every visitor to Brisbane will enjoy South Bank’s sandy beach, the open grassy picnic spots, the shops and dozens of eating places. There’s the cinemas, regular free live entertainment and many festivals and fireworks throughout the year.
Brisbane’s oldest surviving residence, Newstead House was built for Patrick Leslie in 1845. It had many owners and underwent transformation over the years. High on the hill, Newstead House overlooks the Brisbane River from Breakfast Creek. It is now an event venue and public museum.
When it comes to eating there are endless possibilities. The great climate makes it easy and fun for you to eat outside no matter what time of year. And in Brisbane, chefs have access to some of the country’s freshest seafood, tropical fruits, organic produce and brilliant cheeses, vegetables and meats.
Some restaurants are BYO or licensed. BYO means that you can take bottled wine (bought elsewhere) into the restaurant and the staff will open it and provide glasses. The cost to do this is called ‘corkage’, which is usually a few dollars per head. If a restaurant is fully licensed, all drinks must be bought from them.