The capital of sunny Queensland, is a cosmopolitan city with something for everyone. There is plenty of choice for visitors when it comes to Brisbane accommodation: apartments, hotel properties, backpacker hostels are a few of the options available. Flowing through the capital city’s center and emptying into Moreton Bay, you will find the Brisbane River. It is the longest river in the south east region of Queensland and the heart and soul of Brisbane. To make the most of the stunning views, book your stay at the Oaks Aurora, which is ideally located beside the river.
South Bank, as its name suggests, is located on the southern banks of the Brisbane River. It stretches from the Queensland Art Gallery and Australia’s most celebrated Gallery of Modern Art on the north side to the Queensland Maritime Museum on the south side. This riverbank precinct encompasses the very best of Brisbane’s lifestyle and culture. It appeals to tourists as well as locals looking for activities to occupy their leisure time. Among the attractions are several entertainment and recreational venues; seventeen hectares of lush inner-city parklands, which were opened in 1992; close to one hundred restaurants, cafes, bars and boutiques; world-class museums and galleries; several top of the range hotels and the Wheel of Brisbane, a sixty meter tall Ferris wheel.
South Bank was brought into the spotlight when it was selected as the site for the World Expo in 1988. It has been growing in popularity and developing ever since. Today, it is open to visitors three hundred and sixty five days of the year and sees around ten million visitors annually. In addition to its permanent attractions, South Bank also plays host to over one hundred and fifty events every year.
Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.