Brisbane might be the most typical city when it comes to the Australian way of living. The eastmost city of Australia, this wonderful place is a home to 2.3 million people and an attractive tourist destination. What you need when visiting Brisbane is not to be dragged around like a lost tourist, but to taste and feel the real Brisbane. Now you will learn some tips on how to behave the way Brisbanites do.
Enjoy South Bank
Brisbane is an aquatic city, since it is not only situated on the shore of the ocean, but the Brisbane River also flows through this city. Its South Bank is one of the coziest places in Australia. Here you can ride your bike or go for a walk by the river.
South Bank is also known as a perfect mix of entertainment and leisure. Everybody who wants to see what the citizens of Brisbane do in their free time should visit this area, rich with artistic venues, as well as park areas, restaurants and bars. It is the hub of fun and recreation in Brisbane. Here you can have a look at the calendar of forthcoming events in South Bank.
A touch of vintage Brisbane
Real enthusiasts are sick and tired of mass tourism items and mainstream activities. It would be much more exciting to witness some genuine Brisbane art and buy souvenirs manufactured by local artists. Those who want to see some original Queensland art should visit the Stanley Street Plaza, the central cultural point of Brisbane. Its collective markets are brimming with authentic jewelry, made by local artists and influenced by old and new customs of Queensland. You will see hundreds of young designers and artists talking about their work and introducing tourists to the remarkable art tradition of Brisbane.
Wine and dine like a Brisbanite
When you feel that your feet need a rest, it is time to try some local food and drinks. Brisbane offers so many great restaurants that recommending any of them would be unfair. You’d better have a look at this list of the best restaurants, compiled by the Gourmet Traveler Magazine and see what suits your needs. If you want to eat like a local Queenslander, try local fruit, like pineapple, avocado and mango. Also, seafood is very popular with local people.
On the other side, you should not experiment too much with drinks. Australia is famous for its wines, so just go and try some splendid red wine specials to give your taste buds a real treat.
Swim in the heart of the city
Although an artificial beach on the Brisbane River, Streets Beach is a perfect choice for the people who want to feel the real Brisbane beach pleasure. The water area looks like a lagoon and the beach itself is covered with gold sand. It is a great place to recover after a long afternoon stroll around Brisbane. However, if you want to swim in the ocean and see the surrounding area, you should visit the beaches presented in this overview, published by the Brisbane Times.
Brisbane does not fall behind Sydney and Melbourne in any sense. On the contrary, it has a sort of that cool charm that those two biggest Australian cities do not have anymore. It offers its residents and visitors exciting entertainment hubs, classy museums and galleries and vast parks meant for recreation. All these features definitely make Brisbane a city of future that everybody going Down Under should visit.
Text by Lillian Connors and Photos creative commons.
