What to Do: Experience Brisbane

Galleries and Museums

Nestled in the heart of Brisbane along the banks of the meandering River you’ll find Brisbane’s Cultural Precinct. Explore the art galleries, museum and the architecturally-designed State Library of Queensland.

In February 2016, Queensland Arts Gallery’s flagship Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (ATP8) takes over the area with an interactive exhibition to reflect the vigour of expanding creative centres throughout Asia and the Pacific.

While at the Judith Wright Centre for Contemporary Arts you can visit Brisbane’s Institute of Modern Art when spending time in Fortitude Valley.

Markets

Brisbane’s warm weather makes outdoor markets the perfect way to shop. With a collection of farmers’ and young designer markets across the city you’ll be able to stroll and sample some of Queensland’s best produce and designs.

Jan Power’s Farmers Markets at Brisbane Powerhouse on a Saturday
Davies Park Markets West End on a Saturday
The Collective Markets South Bank on the weekends
Brisbane City Farmers’ Markets on a Wednesday

For the Adventurer

Looking for adventure in Brisbane? There’s certainly no shortage! For the more active types you can:

Climb Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge
Kayak on the Brisbane River
Abseil down the Kangaroo Cliffs
Or get up close and personal with the unique Australian wildlife at Australia Zoo.

For an Afternoon well spent in Brisbane

Like many cities only those that live in it can reveal its secrets. To spend an afternoon like a local why not explore some of the APAM team’s favourite spots around town:

Get lost in never-ending aisles of one of Brisbane’s best second-hand book stores, Archives Fine Books in Brisbane CBD.
Visit second-hand stores, beautiful book shops, long-lost record stores and wonder the streets, single-origin coffee in hand, in West End.
Hire a bike and cycle along the meandering paths by the Brisbane River.
Explore the antique stores in Woolloongabba and finish with a cocktail and tapas at Canvas or one the many al-fresco dining options.
After a morning at the Queensland Art Galleries explore Fish Lane and have a cocktail at Maker or pizza at Julius Pizzeria before catching a CityCat to Brisbane Powerhouse.

For more information on where to go in Brisbane visit www.visitbrisbane.com.au and for more information about experiencing Queensland visit www.queensland.com.

Brisbane Greeters

Brisbane Greeters is a FREE public service open to everyone. Brisbane Greeters are locals who love living here so much that they are enthusiastic about introducing you to their city, and sharing their intimate knowledge. There are two types of greets offered through Brisbane Greeters: Greeter’s Choice or Your Choice.