Airtrip’s guidebook - Brisbane City
Sightseeing
The Museum of Brisbane believes art, culture and history should be experienced by all. The Museum is dedicated to supporting the city’s many talented artists, designers, writers, historians and storytellers. They acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Brisbane and surrounds, the Yuggara, Turrbal, Jinibara, Quandamooka and neighbouring clan groups.
139 locals recommend
Museum of Brisbane
64 Adelaide StThe Museum of Brisbane believes art, culture and history should be experienced by all. The Museum is dedicated to supporting the city’s many talented artists, designers, writers, historians and storytellers. They acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Brisbane and surrounds, the Yuggara, Turrbal, Jinibara, Quandamooka and neighbouring clan groups.
The Brisbane city botanic garden is a heritage listed garden also known as Queen's Park. The Gardens include Brisbane's most mature gardens, with many rare and unusual botanic species. It features a special collection of cycads, palms, figs and bamboo.
Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Playground
The Brisbane city botanic garden is a heritage listed garden also known as Queen's Park. The Gardens include Brisbane's most mature gardens, with many rare and unusual botanic species. It features a special collection of cycads, palms, figs and bamboo.
One of Queensland's most important heritage buildings, Old Government House was the original seat of power and social hub of colonial Queensland, and the official residence of the Governors of Queensland up until 1910. Now over 150-years-old, the original sandstone façade is complemented by a thoughtfully-restored classic interior, while surrounding lawns add a distinctive charm and serenity to the grand old building.
Old Government House
2 George StOne of Queensland's most important heritage buildings, Old Government House was the original seat of power and social hub of colonial Queensland, and the official residence of the Governors of Queensland up until 1910. Now over 150-years-old, the original sandstone façade is complemented by a thoughtfully-restored classic interior, while surrounding lawns add a distinctive charm and serenity to the grand old building.
MacArthur Museum Brisbane looks behind the front lines of the Second World War. Discover the role Brisbane played from 1939 – 1945 by visiting the Museum.
The Museum also focuses on the developing alliance between Australia and the US brought about by the cooperation between the armed forces of both countries during World War Two.
10 locals recommend
MacArthur Museum Brisbane
201 Edward StMacArthur Museum Brisbane looks behind the front lines of the Second World War. Discover the role Brisbane played from 1939 – 1945 by visiting the Museum.
The Museum also focuses on the developing alliance between Australia and the US brought about by the cooperation between the armed forces of both countries during World War Two.
Food scene
The Gresham Bar is Brisbane’s most ambient old world bar, tucked away in a corner of the heritage listed National Australia Bank on the edge of Gresham Lane. A a mix of London gentleman’s club and New York cigar bar, with soaring 7m high pressed metal ceilings, Chesterfield couches, Victorian fireplaces, lamps and original dark floorboards.
15 locals recommend
The Gresham Bar
308 Queen StThe Gresham Bar is Brisbane’s most ambient old world bar, tucked away in a corner of the heritage listed National Australia Bank on the edge of Gresham Lane. A a mix of London gentleman’s club and New York cigar bar, with soaring 7m high pressed metal ceilings, Chesterfield couches, Victorian fireplaces, lamps and original dark floorboards.
Grape Therapy is one of Brisbane’s finest wine bars and drinking dens. A place where friends are made and business is done over a bottle of two of wine. The atmosphere is like the best kind of private club, with vintage chesterfields, port barrels and brass deer twinkling in the candlelight. Jazz music from times gone by fills the room with a sense of nostalgia. A gorgeous wine library filled with cellared treasures lines one side of the bar behind wooden communal tables, where you can relax and plan what to drink next.
8 locals recommend
Grape Therapy Wine Merchants and Drinking Den
471 Adelaide StGrape Therapy is one of Brisbane’s finest wine bars and drinking dens. A place where friends are made and business is done over a bottle of two of wine. The atmosphere is like the best kind of private club, with vintage chesterfields, port barrels and brass deer twinkling in the candlelight. Jazz music from times gone by fills the room with a sense of nostalgia. A gorgeous wine library filled with cellared treasures lines one side of the bar behind wooden communal tables, where you can relax and plan what to drink next.
Death and Taxes has launched a dedicated whisky channel, we will explore whiskies and distilleries around the world. Each week they will be looking at a new whisky and discussing its history and tasting notes. How exciting !?
6 locals recommend
Death and Taxes Brisbane
36 Burnett LaneDeath and Taxes has launched a dedicated whisky channel, we will explore whiskies and distilleries around the world. Each week they will be looking at a new whisky and discussing its history and tasting notes. How exciting !?
The food at OTTO is delicious and unashamedly simple – modern Italian celebrating regional produce. An a la carte menu and vegan menu are offered, together with a wine list by Alan Hunter, inspired by a love for Italian varietals and named Wine List of the Year in the National Good Food Awards 2019 and Best Wine List in Queensland in the 2020 Gourmet Traveller Wine Awards. Most recently, OTTO was named Best Italian Restaurant in Queenland in the Delicious 100.
11 locals recommend
OTTO Ristorante
Sidon StreetThe food at OTTO is delicious and unashamedly simple – modern Italian celebrating regional produce. An a la carte menu and vegan menu are offered, together with a wine list by Alan Hunter, inspired by a love for Italian varietals and named Wine List of the Year in the National Good Food Awards 2019 and Best Wine List in Queensland in the 2020 Gourmet Traveller Wine Awards. Most recently, OTTO was named Best Italian Restaurant in Queenland in the Delicious 100.
Over looking the iconic Brisbane river.Mixing Queensland’s vibrant yet laid back culture with our paddock to plate ethos. Expect fresh, local and honest food, showcasing bold flavors and color. The kitchen features a wood fire oven & rotisserie.
10 locals recommend
Three Blue Ducks
81 N QuayOver looking the iconic Brisbane river.Mixing Queensland’s vibrant yet laid back culture with our paddock to plate ethos. Expect fresh, local and honest food, showcasing bold flavors and color. The kitchen features a wood fire oven & rotisserie.
The Dark Chocolatier is an Adelaide Street institution for Specialty Coffee, Slabs of very dark chocolate and a delicious range of Hot Chocolates expertly brewed by our barista's.
16 locals recommend
Noosa Chocolate Factory
156 Adelaide StThe Dark Chocolatier is an Adelaide Street institution for Specialty Coffee, Slabs of very dark chocolate and a delicious range of Hot Chocolates expertly brewed by our barista's.
Activities
Expect the unexpected , From bowling to laser tag and karaoke to escape rooms, we’ve got the fun covered for everyone.
14 locals recommend
Strike Bowling Wintergarden
Queen StreetExpect the unexpected , From bowling to laser tag and karaoke to escape rooms, we’ve got the fun covered for everyone.
Riverlife Adventure Centre offers a range of exhilarating activities, Challenge yourself to rock climbing or abseiling the Kangaroo Point cliffs or take a leisurely kayak on the Brisbane River. If you are up for some night action, take a night kayak along the river followed by great food, wine and beers overlooking the luminous city lights. Choose from their Friday night paddle and prawns experience or try their Saturday paddle and barbecue. Whatever it is they guarantee to get your adrenaline pumping!
48 locals recommend
Riverlife
Cliffs DriveRiverlife Adventure Centre offers a range of exhilarating activities, Challenge yourself to rock climbing or abseiling the Kangaroo Point cliffs or take a leisurely kayak on the Brisbane River. If you are up for some night action, take a night kayak along the river followed by great food, wine and beers overlooking the luminous city lights. Choose from their Friday night paddle and prawns experience or try their Saturday paddle and barbecue. Whatever it is they guarantee to get your adrenaline pumping!
Essentials
IGA X-Press
363 Adelaide St
Post Office Square
260 Queen St
Central Station
Shopping
The Queen Street Mall extends approximately 500 metres from George Street to Edward Street, and has more than 700 retailers which includes six major shopping centers.
270 locals recommend
Queen Street Mall
Queen StreetThe Queen Street Mall extends approximately 500 metres from George Street to Edward Street, and has more than 700 retailers which includes six major shopping centers.
MacArthur Central Shopping Center is a four level shopping center that incorporates an English Renaissance styled heritage-listed building known as MacArthur Chambers.
12 locals recommend
MacArthur Central Shopping Centre
255 Queen StMacArthur Central Shopping Center is a four level shopping center that incorporates an English Renaissance styled heritage-listed building known as MacArthur Chambers.
Neighbourhoods
Kangaroo Point is home to the largest number of holiday and residential towers in Brisbane, and it’s no surprise given the area’s close proximity to the CBD and easy access to the highways leading to both the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.
71 locals recommend
Kangaroo Point
Kangaroo Point is home to the largest number of holiday and residential towers in Brisbane, and it’s no surprise given the area’s close proximity to the CBD and easy access to the highways leading to both the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.
City advice
Getting around
Central Station
Museum of Brisbane - 5 mins walking
Brisbane city botanic gardens - 10 mins
Old government house - 10 mins walking
MacArthur Museum - 5 mins
Kangaroo Point - 15 mins