About Brisbane
The sub-tropical city of Brisbane is located on a winding river, just inland from beautiful Moreton Bay. Brisbane is a vibrant yet safe and clean city with a multitude of options for your free time. Winter in Brisbane is typically dry with sunny, clear blue skies, with temperatures ranging between 20 degrees in the day to around 9 degrees at night.
Like most large cities of the world, Brisbane has a wide range of activities on offer. Here are some suggestions for your spare time.
Get out on the Brisbane River
Try a ride on one of the many CityCat ferries that cruise the length of the river.
With a day rover ticket you can get
on and off as you please and and see Brisbane from a whole new perspective.
Check out SouthBank, the City, New Farm and Bulimba.
Check out SouthBank
Across the river from the city centre, the leisure and cultural precinct of SouthBank
is a must-see for all visitors to Brisbane. Enjoy a winter swim at the famous
man-made
beach that overlooks the city. Take a walk from Southbank through to the Story
Bridge following the pathway underneath the Kangaroo
Point cliffs. Enjoy the carnival atmosphere of the Friday night and
weekend markets. Cultural options abound with the Queensland Art Gallery, the
Gallery
of Modern Art, the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre. There are food options
galore and maybe check out Little Stanley Street or catch a movie - www.visitsouthbank.com.au.
Go shopping
The city centre and a number of large suburban shopping centres provide retail
therapy relief. Late night shopping until 9pm can be enjoyed on Thursdays
in the suburban malls and Fridays in the city centre. There are Friday
night and weekend markets at Southbank, or check out the Saturday and Sunday
markets in the Valley (Fortitude Valley)
for hip fashion, unique
jewellery
and
accessories - www.ourbrisbane.com.au. For those who love a bargain there's
always the DFO outlets near the airport.
Catch a movie
There's loads of cinemas in Brisbane showing a wide range of movies to suit
all tastes. You will find cinemas in the city centre or at the major suburban
shopping centres
situated
nearby
to
your
accommodation.
www.ourbrisbane.yourmovies.com.au.
Other Activities
Climb the Story Bridge for a birds-eye view
of Brisbane and its surrounds - www.storybridgeadventureclimb.com.au.
Go into battle with your friends and play live action laser tag at Laserforce - www.laserfoce.com.au.
Experience indoor climbing in the state-of-the-art facility at Urban Climb - www.urbanclimb.com.au.
Post Event Stays at the Gold Coast
Many of our travelling teams take the opportunity to stay at the iconic Gold
Coast following their week at Southern Skies. Consider staying
for a couple of days to check out the beaches,
shopping, visit another theme park, or try a learn to surf school.