Brisbane Travel Guide


Brisbane

Brisbane
Queensland's vibrant capital, Brisbane, is a laid-back city with a cosmopolitan attitude. Great year-round weather, a rich and varied arts and culture scene, an…
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Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA)

Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA)

Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA)
Brisbane's landmark Gallery of Modern Art, or GoMA, opened in 2006 just 150 metres along the South Bank from Queensland Art Gallery. Focussing on 20th- and 21st-century art, the gallery hosts…

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South Bank
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Nightlife

Cool clubs, chic bars and an excellent live music scene make Brisbane's nightlife hard to beat. Most clubs, bars and live music venues are centred around Fortitude Valley but the West End is also making a name for itself for great nights out.Bars: In the city centre, The Belgian Beer Café Brussels, corner of Edward and Mary Streets (www.belgianbeercafebrussels.com.au), serves over 30 different beers. The Story Bridge Hotel, 196 Main Street, Kangaroo Point (www.storybridgehotel.com.au), is a well…

Sightseeing

There is plenty to see and do in Brisbane and many of the sights are within walking distance of one another. The majority of places of interest to visitors can be found north of the river. Nestled in a bend of the Brisbane River, the CBD is a good place to start exploring the city. Here you will find Brisbane City Hall, the Treasury Building, Queen Street Mall and the Riverside Centre, as well as the City Botanical Gardens and Roma Street Parkland. To the east of the CBD, past the Story Bridge…

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