Brisbane, Queensland — Attractions
The Gabba
Named after the suburb of Woolloongabba in which it is located, and with a seating capacity of 42,000, the famous Gabba Cricket Ground is just a short bus ride from the city of Brisbane. Visitors can check out locals, the Queensland Bulls Cricket team or the Brisbane Lions Australian Rules football team, depending on when you choose to visit. Over the years The Gabba has hosted athletics, Australian rules football, baseball, concerts, cricket, cycling, rugby league, rugby union, soccer and pony and greyhound races. Those lucky enough to catch an international cricket match are ensured a great day out!
- Region/City Name
- Brisbane
- Address
- Vulture Street, Woolloongabba
- Phone Number
- (07) 3008 6166
- Email Address
- info@thegabba.org.au
- Website
- www.thegabba.org.au
Queensland Maritime Museum
Located on the southern bank of the Brisbane River, the Queensland Maritime Museum was founded in 1971 and contains two exhibition buildings displaying historic sailing ships, tankers and cruise liners. It also includes a library, which exhibits documents, photographs and other artifacts relating to maritime history. Information is also provided on the 1,500 plus shipwrecks that have occurred along the Queensland coast, including the Great Barrier Reef.
- Region/City Name
- Brisbane
- Address
- Next to the Goodwill Bridge, southern bank of Brisbane River
- Website
- www.maritimemuseum.com.au
- Hours
- Open daily except 24 - 26 December and Good Friday.
- Admission
- Open from 9.30am to 4.30 pm (last entry 3.30 pm)
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
The world's oldest and largest koala sanctuary, the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is home to more than just the cute and cuddly koala, but also to kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, wombats, echidnas and various species of reptiles as well as Australian parrots, cockatoos, kookaburras and cassowaries. Lucky visitors are actually able to handle the koalas here (for a fee) making this the only sanctuary in the world where this is possible - a dream come true for many. Feeding and petting is also permitted and is completely monitored, making this an ideal activity for families traveling with small children.
- Region/City Name
- Brisbane
- Address
- 708 Jesmond Road, Fig Tree Pocket
- Phone Number
- (07) 3378 1366
- Website
- www.koala.net
- Hours
- Open daily from 8.30am 5pm
- Admission
- A$30 (adult); A$20.50 (children)
South Bank
The South Bank is a central Brisbane district packed with world class attractions and experiences for visitors. It attracts more than nine million people each year mostly to the South Bank Parklands, which were established on the former site of World Expo 88. The Parklands contain Australia's only man-made beach and lagoon, right in the heart of the City, known as South Bank Beach. There is also rainforest walks, picnic and barbecue areas and water features. One of Brisbane's most popular tourist attractions, South Bank is also home to the Queensland Cultural Center, which includes Queensland Museum, Queensland Art Gallery, the State Library of Queensland, the Greater Union Hoyt's South Bank Cinemas and the Queensland Performing Arts Center which all line the Brisbane River proudly. Shoppers and fashion lovers will enjoy Little Stanley Street where all the latest in fashion can be picked up from the boutiques and retails stores lining the strip. The South Bank Art and Craft Markets takes place every Friday night, as well as every Saturday and Sunday during the day. Visitors should head to the South Bank Visitors Center which provides information on current events; from cultural activities to accommodation options, to event information and details regarding restaurant and bar facilities.
- Region/City Name
- Brisbane
- Address
- South Bank House (opposite Great Aussie Sweet Co. and next to the Plough Inn), Stanley Street Plaza
- Phone Number
- (07) 3867 2051
- Email Address
- visitorcenter@south-bank.net.au
- Website
- www.visitsouthbank.com.au
- Hours
- Visitors Center: Open daily from 9am 5pm. Closed Christmas Day
Story Bridge
One of the oldest bridges in Australia, the Story Bridge is a 3,517-foot (1,072m) long cantilevered bridge which spans the Brisbane River, connecting Fortitude Valley to Kangaroo Point. Brave visitors who are certain they don't suffer from vertigo can climb to the top of the bridge and be rewarded with breathtaking views over Brisbane's cityscape. One of only three bridge climbs in the world, the Story Bridge is well worth a visit for those traveling through Brisbane.
- Region/City Name
- Brisbane
- Address
- Level 1, 170 Main Street, Kangaroo Point
- Phone Number
- 1300 254 627
- Email Address
- climbs@sbac.net.au
- Website
- www.storybridgeadventureclimb.com.au
- Hours
- Open Monday to Friday from 8.30am 5.30pm
Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
Formerly known as the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves, the Gondwana Rainforests are so-named as the fossil records show that when Gondwana existed it was covered by the same kind of rainforests, which as are the most extensive area of subtropical rainforest in the world. Gondwana was a southern supercontinent that existed approximately 550 million years ago, about 250 million years before Pangaea. The reserve includes 50 national parks which include Lamington National Park, Mount Chinghee National Park, Springbrook National Park, Mount Barney National Park and Main Range National Park, amongst many others that lie on the New South Wales side of Queensland. There are very few places on earth that contain so many plants and animals which remain fairly unchanged from their fossil records.
- Region/City Name
- Brisbane
Sea World
One of Queensland's most popular attractions for visitors of all ages and an absolute must while on vacation with the kids in Brisbane, Sea World offers marine attractions, rides, shows and much more. Check out the ocean's most fearsome predator at Shark Bay, get up close and personal with Australia's only polar bears at Polar Bear Shores or check out the Fairy penguins in their -well - penguin suits, before taking a stroll through the Sea World Aquarium to discover Australia's exotic marine life. More adventurous visitors can climb aboard the Jet Rescue rollercoaster ride where kids can take an exciting journey to rescue the precious marine life - an exhilarating ride for kids of all ages.
- Region/City Name
- Brisbane
- Address
- Sea World Drive, Main Beach
- Phone Number
- 07 5588 2222
- Website
- seaworld.myfun.com.au
- Hours
- Open daily from 10am 5.30pm. Closed 25 December and 25 April
- Admission
- A$71.95 (adults); A$46.95
