The food of the area relies to a large extent on the sea and the subtropical climate for specialties in cuisine. In Fortitude Valley, just out of Brisbane city center, there are a number of European, Asian and Chinese restaurants and trendy cafes.
Regional specialties:• Delicacies such as mud crabs, king and tiger prawns, mackerel and fresh
barramundi.
• Delicious range of fruits, such as avocados, mangoes, pawpaws, pineapples, strawberries and bananas.
• The recommended
macadamia nut.
Regional drinks:• Brisbane is supplied with
local wines from vineyards at Stanthorpe to the southwest, producing both red and white wines, and from other Australian vineyards.
• All beers on sale are brewed locally.
• Queensland is the home of
Bundaberg Rum, a sweet rum brewed with local sugar cane.
NightlifeAlthough much of the tourist activity is centered on the beaches and the Barrier Reef, Brisbane offers a wide selection of entertainment. Most of the large hotels have dinner and dancing facilities and there are several nightclubs in the city, especially in Southbank Parklands where discos and restaurants abound. The Gold Coast has many nightclubs, as well as Jupiter’s Casino. Townsville has the spectacular Sheraton Breakwater Casino on Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, offering a full range of gaming facilities and high-quality entertainment.
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