Brisbane, State Capital Of Australia's Queensland
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| Brisbane, capital of Queensland, nestles on the river between the popular Australian tourist destinations of the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. It’s very compact and easy to explore on foot. Visit the beautiful Roma Street Parklands, and then walk into the city. Take an elevator inside the historic Town Hall Clocktower where you can stop inside the clock itself. Shop in Queen St. Mall, and drop by the old Treasury building, which is a casino now. Then cross the river to South Bank where you can swim, eat, be entertained, and walk under the Bougainvillea Arbour. To finish up, head back to Roma Street past the Law Courts. Ready? Here you go on your tour! |
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Tips in this Tour:
 | If you are a keen gardener, consider visiting Brisbane's gardens on a separate day. Get a map at the top entrance and then work down. Take the little road train for a comprehensive view, or join a guided tour, and eat at the excellent café. |
| If you have kids, allow more time at Brisbane's South Bank. Take your swimsuits and enjoy the palm-fringed swimming pools. |
| Remember the Australian sun is strong - use sunscreen, wear a hat, and take something to cover your shoulders. |
| The Queen Street area is full of shops, including brand name stores. Allow time for a weekday visit if shopping is your thing, otherwise pick the weekend and enjoy Brisbane's buskers and passers-by. |
| Although Brisbane and Melbourne are named after the English Victorian politicians, in Australia they are not pronounced in the English fashion. Say BRIS-bun and MEL-bun to sound like a local! |
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| Transportation: | By Foot - Easy walking |
| Specialty: | City/Town |
| Category: | Guided Tour - play before & while you tour |
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| Added: | 05/17/2009 |
| Duration: | 30 min |
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Chapters in this tour:
Gardens, History & Fun
Roma Street Parkland
City Hall & Clocktower
Queen St. & the Casino
South Bank Riverside Fun
Riverside & Return
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Provider: Angela Cockburn
Angela Cockburn is a busy professional actor/writer who loves to travel. She has visited twenty-six countries at last count, but there may be one or two she's forgotten! English by birth, Angela now lives in Australia and loves its proximity to the exotic East. This lady just won't stop exploring, so more tours are coming our way.
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