Harrisons Pocket Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
South Bank Parklands
After visiting South Bank Parklands, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Brisbane Showgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Brisbane Showgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Brisbane. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
The Gabba
Catch an event at The Gabba during your trip to Brisbane. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Roma Street Parkland
Take time out from the busy city centre and step into a paradise of calm with spacious green lawns, water features, flowers, public art and plant life.
Queen Street Mall
Visit Brisbane's premier shopping destination, where modern shops & boutiques are set behind 19th & 20th century building facades.
Treasury Casino
A magnificent 19th-century building and riverside jewel that is now host to one of Queensland’s biggest casinos and entertainment precincts.
Activities
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Brisbane: Springbrook and Mt Tamborine Glow Worm and Skywalk
From Brisbane: Bribie Island Day Trip
Brisbane: River Cruise with Lunch
Eco-Certified Stradbroke Island Tour – Full Day from Brisbane
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Other neighbourhoods around Harrisons Pocket
Chermside
Unique features of Chermside include the shopping and coffee shops. Make a stop by Westfield Chermside or Chermside Waterpark while you're exploring the area.
Bowen Hills
Bowen Hills is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Brisbane Showgrounds and Old Museum.
Hamilton
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Hamilton. A stop by Bretts Wharf Ferry Terminal or Portside Wharf might round out your trip.
Brisbane Airport
Travellers come to Brisbane Airport for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like DFO Brisbane and Moreton Bay while you're in town.
Newstead
Travellers like the historical sites in Newstead, and Newstead House is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Brunswick Street Mall and Fortitude Music Hall while in the area.
- XXXX Brewery
- Suncorp Stadium
- Brisbane Entertainment Centre
- South Bank Parklands
- Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
- Brisbane Showgrounds
- Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
- The Gabba
- Roma Street Parkland
- Queen Street Mall
- Treasury Casino
- University of Queensland
- Queensland Performing Arts Centre
- Howard Smith Wharves
- Portside Wharf
- Brisbane City Hall
- Westfield Chermside
- Waterfront Brisbane
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
- Mater Private Hospital Brisbane
- DFO Brisbane
- Riverstage
- Story Bridge
- Glasshouse Mountains National Park
- James Street
- Princess Alexandra Hospital
- The Prince Charles Hospital
- King George Square
- The Wesley Hospital
- South Pine Sports Complex