Brisbane CBD - the heart of the city
The compact city centre has many 19th-century architectural gems, several major retail centres, cinemas, galleries and a lovely botanical garden set on a bend of the Brisbane River.
Albert Street Literary Walk
Follow the trail of 32 brass plaques set into the pavement with observations on the city by authors such as David Malouf.
Albert Street, Brisbane
Anzac Square
The Shrine of Remembrance was erected in 1930 as a memorial to Australian soldiers who died during World War I.
Between Ann and Adelaide streets
Botanic Gardens
Established in 1858 on the Brisbane River, these gardens are one of Brisbane's loveliest parks, spread over 20 hectares.
Off Alice Street;
Open daily
Brisbane City Hall
Facing King George Square and bounded by Adelaide and Ann streets, is the classically inspired, columned city hall. The bell tower offers panoramic CBD views. Guided tours of the hall are run Monday to Saturday.
King George Square;
Open daily 9am-5pm
Ph: 3403 8888
Customs House
Once the centre of a bustling waterfront area, the heritage-listed Customs House is now an educational and function facility operated by the University of Queensland. A small art gallery has permanent and changing exhibitions and there is an excellent brasserie overlooking the Brisbane River.
Queen Street, Brisbane;
Open daily 10am-4pm
Ph: 3365 8999
Kookaburra River Queens
See the sights of Brisbane in style on board an authentic paddlewheeler. Indulge in a delicious seafood platter or buffet. Lunchtime cruises include a commentary of the sights and the night cruises include entertainment.
Kookaburra River Queens, 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane
From 9.00am.
Ph: 3221 1300 - Bookings 7 days
Museum of Brisbane
Located on the ground floor of iconic City Hall, MoB's changing exhibition program will celebrate our city through social history, visual arts, craft and design. Features of the museum precinct include five exhibition spaces, discovery room, memory theatre, MoB Store and Coffee Bar.
King George Square, Adelaide Street
Open daily 10am-5pm
Ph: 3403 8888
Old Government House
Historic old Government House is open for inspection. The National Trust provides information on Brisbane's history.
George Street, Brisbane;
Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Ph: 3864 8005
Queen Street Mall
There's always something happening in Queen Street Mall - the retail and cinema entertainment heart of downtown with more than 600 shops, 45 cafes and restaurants, two cinemas, casino and 11 shopping malls.
Queen Street;
Open daily
Ph: 3006 6200
River City Cruises
Sit back, relax and enjoy cruising past riverside parks and buildings. Learn about convicts, early settlers and present day landmarks.
Departures daily, Riverlook Terminal, South Bank, Jetty A
Open 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm daily
Ph: 0428 278 473
Roma Street Parkland
Located on 16 ha in the heart of Brisbane, this new park is billed as the world's largest subtropical garden in a city centre. The park is a botanist's delight with hundreds of unique specimens, including 350 palms. Its network of pathways offers access to the park's shelters, seating and barbeque facilities, and vantage points with sweeping vistas of the city surrounds. The gardens also feature many unique artworks. Climb aboard the Jelly Bean Express or Lollipop Express for a 15 minute trackless train ride around the various parkland habitats ($5 adults, $3 children).
Just north of the Roma Street Transit Centre;
Open 24 hours
Treasury Casino
Now serving as a casino, the 19th-century Treasury Building in George Street is open 24 hours a day. The restaurants and bars keep the patrons refreshed and the best of Brisbane's bands perform nightly.
George Street, Brisbane;
Open daily, 24 hrs
Ph: 3306 8888
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