Recent reviews Brisbane
[magdadh, 18/11/2010] Brisbane's GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art) is the newest addition to Brisbane's South Bank stable of cultural institutions: a large, modern building purpose-erected to be the second biggest public art gallery in Australia. The building is well designed and attractive in a square glass and metal sort of unashamedly modernist way, the space inside houses an excellent array of displays, imaginative and thought-provoking exhibitions.
We visited GOMA in July 2010, mostly in order to see the Ron Mueck exhibition that was then on display, but we also had a wonder around other galleries in GOMA.
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[magdadh, 18/11/2010] Among the iconic Aussie animals that are not particularly easy to see in the wild are koalas, although you might be lucky in some locations. Another is a platypus, which, being an aquatic creature, is almost impossible to see unless you spend a long time seeking or are very fortunate.
Still, many visitors will want to visit a zoo or an animal park that allows them to see a selection of native animals in one place. Those staying in Brisbane have an excellent choice of Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is a medium-sized zoo devoted to native animals of Australia, and parti
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[magdadh, 18/11/2010] Queensland Museum is the state's principal museum, housing a varied collection covering social and natural heritage of Queensland. Located in the Cultural Complex on Brisbane's South Bank, the Museum is easily accessible by walking or public transport (parking is fairly costly at around 15 AUD per day in the underground car park here) and, being free of charge (apart from the interactive children's exhibit called Sciencentre), well worth visiting, either to see a specific exhibition or a full day exploring Queensland's mysteries.
The natural history displays will be interesting to adults and
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[magdadh, 18/11/2010] Brisbane's CBD lies in a bend of Brisbane river, mostly on the north bank. The South Bank holds city's cultural heart, with a theater, museum, art galleries, music academy as well as landscaped tropical garden complete with a Nepalese Peace Pagoda and even a big ferris wheel (and an artificial city beach under construction during our visit).
We took a small ferry (pedestrians only) to the South Bank (the ferries are part of the integrated TransLink public transport system and fun to take no need to pay for special cruises) and really enjoy a stroll in the rain-forest gardens (with vines! an
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[magdadh, 18/11/2010] We started our Brisbane sightseeing with a evening panorama from Mt Coot-tha, a lovely hill lookout affording excellent views of the city and the whole area stretching far towards the ocean and the hills in the distance.
Around, there is a large woodland park with walking paths (as well as good botanic gardens), and near the top is a cafe, gift shop and a restaurant. Having an evening coffee watching the dusk fall over Brisbane is a splendid way to finish your day when visiting the city.
[Warren, 25/05/2009] Perfect location between the crowded city centre, Chinatown with all its restaurants and even prominade along the Brisbane River, which was just perfect for us.
Wish we could have stayed longer.
Sandra on the Front Desk is a real character and very helpful!
We recommend Bow Thai (a Thai restaurant in Chinatown!) and the Venice restaurant on the river. Also the Boardwalk Cafe for its hot Italian chocolate (Cioks).
Recommend also the weekend craft market held each Sunday.
Say hello to Sandra for us!
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