Peri’s guidebook on local attractions
Food scene
HSW is one of Brisbane’s newest dining and entertainment precincts, located on the riverside beneath the Story Bridge. An easy 20 minute walk or 10 minute cycle from our apartment, with a beautiful vista of the Brisbane River you can enjoy breakfast or lunch by day or a cold beer or designer cocktail by night. They also offer an impressive list of dining options, sure to suit any tastes!
115 locals recommend
Howard Smith Wharves
5 Boundary StHSW is one of Brisbane’s newest dining and entertainment precincts, located on the riverside beneath the Story Bridge. An easy 20 minute walk or 10 minute cycle from our apartment, with a beautiful vista of the Brisbane River you can enjoy breakfast or lunch by day or a cold beer or designer cocktail by night. They also offer an impressive list of dining options, sure to suit any tastes!
Built in 1889, Customs House is one of Brisbane's most precious historic buildings. It is a popular event space and dining venue. They also host their popular pop-up bar at intervals throughout the year, showcasing different beverages. Its a lovely spot outside in the afternoon to sip on your drink of choice and watch the world go by.
12 locals recommend
Customs House
399 Queen StBuilt in 1889, Customs House is one of Brisbane's most precious historic buildings. It is a popular event space and dining venue. They also host their popular pop-up bar at intervals throughout the year, showcasing different beverages. Its a lovely spot outside in the afternoon to sip on your drink of choice and watch the world go by.
King Street is a popular dining and entertainment precinct located in the city fringe hub of Bowen Hills, just 1.6km north of the CBD. This urban neighbourhood offers art, culture, music, good food and entertainment.
King Street Bakery
20 King StKing Street is a popular dining and entertainment precinct located in the city fringe hub of Bowen Hills, just 1.6km north of the CBD. This urban neighbourhood offers art, culture, music, good food and entertainment.
If you'd like to treat yourself to trendy shops, cafes and an AMAZING fresh food market, look no further than James Street! One of my favourite spots in Brisbane!
70 locals recommend
James Street Market
22 James StIf you'd like to treat yourself to trendy shops, cafes and an AMAZING fresh food market, look no further than James Street! One of my favourite spots in Brisbane!
The Jan Powers Farmers Markets pop up every Saturday from 6am to midday. Featuring over 120 stalls, the markets are bustling with fresh local farm produce, flowers, artisan products, breads, pastries, meat, fish, poultry and plants.
45 locals recommend
Jan Powers Farmers Markets Powerhouse
119 Lamington StThe Jan Powers Farmers Markets pop up every Saturday from 6am to midday. Featuring over 120 stalls, the markets are bustling with fresh local farm produce, flowers, artisan products, breads, pastries, meat, fish, poultry and plants.
The Lawn is one of the new kids on the block in KP. A great spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner or afternoon drinks & nibbles. Located on the river & an easy stroll from the apartment. It is a must visit!
The Lawn
44 Ferry StreetThe Lawn is one of the new kids on the block in KP. A great spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner or afternoon drinks & nibbles. Located on the river & an easy stroll from the apartment. It is a must visit!
Such a spectacular view of Brisbane city, Southbank and the river. Be sure to make a booking, this is a very popular spot!
9 locals recommend
Joey's
29 River TerraceSuch a spectacular view of Brisbane city, Southbank and the river. Be sure to make a booking, this is a very popular spot!
Trawler-direct local seafood. Enjoy local prawns & bugs with the option for take away or a unique onboard dining experience on one of The Prawnsters’ two vintage trawling vessels. Located in the Dockside marina, a short stroll from the apartment.
6 locals recommend
THE PRAWNSTER
147 Ferry StTrawler-direct local seafood. Enjoy local prawns & bugs with the option for take away or a unique onboard dining experience on one of The Prawnsters’ two vintage trawling vessels. Located in the Dockside marina, a short stroll from the apartment.
Sea Legs is KP’s very own craft brewery. Located in a funky warehouse close by to the Captain Burke Park, pop by for an icy cold beer & pizza.
Sea Legs Brewing Co
89 Main StSea Legs is KP’s very own craft brewery. Located in a funky warehouse close by to the Captain Burke Park, pop by for an icy cold beer & pizza.
Love your coffee? Be sure to visit this little gem tucked away under the beautiful fig tree on Main Street - 5 minutes walk from the apartment! Great coffee, great service ☕️
Moonshine Coffee Roasters
98 Main StreetLove your coffee? Be sure to visit this little gem tucked away under the beautiful fig tree on Main Street - 5 minutes walk from the apartment! Great coffee, great service ☕️
Do yourself a favour…
Pop by this amazing French patisserie, buy yourself some divine, authentic French pastries. Pop back to the apartment, make a coffee, open up the shutters & get comfy on the balcony & watch the morning go by! Just a suggestion, but you won’t regret it! 😃 Be sure to pop down early, this place is no longer a hidden gem & Brisbanites come from far & wide to get their hands on these treats!
Christian Jacques
8 Baildon StDo yourself a favour…
Pop by this amazing French patisserie, buy yourself some divine, authentic French pastries. Pop back to the apartment, make a coffee, open up the shutters & get comfy on the balcony & watch the morning go by! Just a suggestion, but you won’t regret it! 😃 Be sure to pop down early, this place is no longer a hidden gem & Brisbanites come from far & wide to get their hands on these treats!
Story Bridge
200 Main StSightseeing
The Story Bridge is Brisbane’s most iconic structure and you can climb it! Story Bridge Adventure Climb is one of only 3 bridge climbs in the world.
145 locals recommend
Story Bridge Adventure Climb
170 Main StThe Story Bridge is Brisbane’s most iconic structure and you can climb it! Story Bridge Adventure Climb is one of only 3 bridge climbs in the world.
Riverlife Adventure Centre offers tours and activities for everyone, ranging from kayaking, rock climbing to tours and dining experiences.
48 locals recommend
Riverlife
Cliffs DriveRiverlife Adventure Centre offers tours and activities for everyone, ranging from kayaking, rock climbing to tours and dining experiences.
New Farm Park is one of Brisbane’s oldest, grandest and largest parks, and attracts more than 18,000 visitors each week from all around the world. It is also a popular spot for local families to enjoy a quiet picnic.
231 locals recommend
New Farm Park
1042 Brunswick StNew Farm Park is one of Brisbane’s oldest, grandest and largest parks, and attracts more than 18,000 visitors each week from all around the world. It is also a popular spot for local families to enjoy a quiet picnic.
The Brisbane Powerhouse is a popular dining and entertainment precinct located at New Farm, alongside New Farm Park & the Brisbane River. It offers an array of eating and entertainment options including live arts, moonlight cinema (seasonal) and the weekend farmers markets.
259 locals recommend
Brisbane Powerhouse
The Brisbane Powerhouse is a popular dining and entertainment precinct located at New Farm, alongside New Farm Park & the Brisbane River. It offers an array of eating and entertainment options including live arts, moonlight cinema (seasonal) and the weekend farmers markets.
South Bank is one of Brisbane’s premier lifestyle and cultural destinations. Located on the southern banks of the Brisbane River, it offers 17 hectares of lush parklands, restaurants, cafes, shopping, stunning river views and hundreds of events all year round.
182 locals recommend
South Bank
South Bank is one of Brisbane’s premier lifestyle and cultural destinations. Located on the southern banks of the Brisbane River, it offers 17 hectares of lush parklands, restaurants, cafes, shopping, stunning river views and hundreds of events all year round.
Just a 10-minute walk from Brisbane’s CBD lies the Roma Street Parklands. It features an assortment of cafes and restaurants and historical monuments such as the heritage-listed Old Windmill and the Spring Hill Baths. It offers designer gardens that wind around 16 hectares of stunning parklands. Well known by garden and plant enthusiasts for its exceptional horticultural standards, it is also a popular visitor destination.
265 locals recommend
Roma Street Parkland
1 Parkland BlvdJust a 10-minute walk from Brisbane’s CBD lies the Roma Street Parklands. It features an assortment of cafes and restaurants and historical monuments such as the heritage-listed Old Windmill and the Spring Hill Baths. It offers designer gardens that wind around 16 hectares of stunning parklands. Well known by garden and plant enthusiasts for its exceptional horticultural standards, it is also a popular visitor destination.
QPAC is one of Australia's leading centres for live performance and embraces world-renowned, emerging, local & new performances each year.
342 locals recommend
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Melbourne StreetQPAC is one of Australia's leading centres for live performance and embraces world-renowned, emerging, local & new performances each year.
The Queensland Art Gallery is an art museum located in the Southbank precinct of Brisbane. The gallery is part of the Queensland Cultural Centre and complements the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), situated just 150 metres away.
150 locals recommend
Queensland Art Gallery
Stanley PlaceThe Queensland Art Gallery is an art museum located in the Southbank precinct of Brisbane. The gallery is part of the Queensland Cultural Centre and complements the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), situated just 150 metres away.
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44 Ferry StCaptain Burke Park