Brissy is a city full of foodie spots, bars and awesome nightlife.. Want a more chilled experience? Check out the galleries & museums around Southbank, or venture to one of the surrounding islands. Remember Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin? You can visit Australia Zoo as you head North to Noosa from Brisbane. Check out the crocs or do the proper aussie trip thing and hold a koala!
SO many good Japanese restaurants in the centre of town
Eat Street Northshore
Eagle Street Pier
Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall
Head to Fortitude Valley for epic food >> use the website happiest hour for tips on where the best dinner and drink deals are.
If you miss having a cheeky nandos in the UK… DONT PANIC….. Brissy has gotcha back, here you’ll find nandos.
Hit the town...
Down Under – the nomads bar
Guilty Rogue – the base bar
Fortitude Valley for loads of clubs – check out retro’s, GPO and try and find the secret whisky bar!
South Bank for plenty of pubs with epic views!
Dandys Rooftop Bar
Sixteen antlers
Up on Constance or Eleven Rooftop bars are epic
Top tips for Brisbane..
Brisbane is a great spot to check out whilst you are on the East Coast, get out into the city and get walking! Check out our tips below to make the most of the city:
Get a translink Gocard to explore the city
Use the free BBQ’s on southbank and in Roma Street Parklands
Keep an eye out for free events around the city and sporting events at the Suncorp Stadium
Our Top Tips
Accommodation
Summerhouse Backpackers
YHA City
Base or Nomads Hostel
Day Tours
Australia Zoo
Gold Coast
Stradbrooke Island
Bars
Up on Constance
Eleven
Down Under Bar
Restaurants
Southbank Beer Garden
The Bavarian
Coffee Iconic
Hidden Gems
Spice Alley
The Rocks
Watsons Bay
Hikes
Glass House Mountains
Mount Coot-ha
How long?
1-3 Days
We recommend hitting up Brisbane for just a few days! If you are on a working holiday visa then you can be super flexible but if you are on a tight timeframe just a few days will be plenty.
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