Living in Brisbane we like to escape on a North Stradbroke Island day trip a couple of times each year, it’s a great way to experience Morton Bay for both locals and visitors to Australia. We have a Straddie guide on the site already that shares the top things to do on the island but […]
25 of the best day trips from Brisbane
Looking for fun and fabulous day trips from Brisbane. We have 25 top picks here from the beach to the rainforest, lakes and rivers, wildlife, family fun and adventure. Brisbane is a great city to both live and visit. It’s casual and laid back but there are options here for culture, great foodie experiences and […]
15 things to do on North Stradbroke Island
North Stradbroke Island, or Straddie to the locals. is located in Morton Bay and easily accessed from Brisbane. The first time we went I could believe we were only an hour from the central city yet already a world away. I can see why people return here for their summer holidays year after year and […]
10 reasons to visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
This week we had the opportunity to visit the Lone Pine koala sanctuary in Brisbane’s western suburbs. This is the only wildlife park within Brisbane itself and it’s very easy to get to either with your own car or public transport. We really enjoyed our day and thought we’d share our top 10 reasons why […]
Dugongs, Dolphins and Whale Watching from Brisbane
Did you know you could go whale watching from Brisbane? See magnificent humpback whales, dolphins and dugongs just a short boat away off Morton Island. [separator type=”thin”] The river is such a dominant part of Brisbane life that many visitors to the city don’t immediately think of spending a day out on Moreton Bay. The […]
Queenslands Old Government House
I’ve walked past Old Government house on the banks of the Brisbane River many times but I finally made the time to stop and take a look inside. Well to be totally honest I desperately wanted a cuppa while taking a shortcut through the university and thought it was an excellent opportunity to try a lamington […]
A review of Madame Wu in Brisbane
We recently headed into Brisbane CBD with good friends for a relaxed weekend lunch. The area along the river is packed with restaurants of all styles and price points and on a sunny day, which lets be honest is most days in Queensland, it really is a stunning outlook. We were in the mood for Asian […]
A walk through Tinchi Tamba Wetlands
The Tinchi Tamba wetlands, a name meaning ‘mangroves and ibis’ in the local Aboriginal dialect, was our destination for the day. Only a half hour drive north of Brisbane it’s an easily accessible park covering 380 hectares on the banks of the Pine River. The Day Use Area The day use area has gas barbeques, picnic […]
Top 10 Free things to do in Brisbane City
Brisbane is a great city to live in and a major hub for visitors to Queensland. Despite that many visitors bypass it entirely and head directly to the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast or further into the tropical north without taking the time to explore. Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, a major Australian city […]
Brisbane Riverfire
In September each year Brisbane Riverfire lights up the city sky. The stunning display of pyrotechnics is choreographed to music and is the biggest in Queensland. The fireworks cap off three weeks of festivities as part of the Brisbane Festival with sparks flying from buildings, barges and bridges all across the city. The spread of the display ensures […]