How To Spend Your Long Weekend in Brisbane – Discover a Popular City

 Long weekends are God-sent holidays. Not only do you get to rejuvenate from your long week of work, but you also get an extra day to do something fun. Brisbane is an excellent location for your long weekend holiday. It is filled with beautiful beaches, wildlife, mountains, restaurants, bars, cultural experiences, and more. If you are hoping to visit Brisbane this long weekend, here are a few things to look out for.

1. Day 1 – discovery

Brisbane Skyline | Image via Unsplash

The best thing to do on your first day in Brisbane is to take an on-foot tour of the city. This will allow you to get a broad view of Brisbane and its culture, history, and beauty. The city is filled with beautiful hidden paths, quaint little coffee shops, art galleries, and more. This way, you can earmark some places that you would want to visit during the next few days. You can also identify places that are close to your accommodation the likes of Oaks Brisbane on Felix Suites. This way, you can reserve them for leisurely exploration.

2. Museums and culture

The Museum of Brisbane is a great place to start exploring the city’s culture. There is a large range of beautifully curated exhibits that tell stories of the city and the country’s past and evolution to the present day. You can not only explore arts and crafts, but also historic stories and more.

3. Grab a drink

Brisbane is also excellent for drinking. The river view apartments in Brisbane are all close to exciting restaurants and bars, which serve unique drinks. The first thing you must try is locally-made craft beer. There are a few local favorite pubs that serve this. You can enjoy good beer and some pub food and spend hours looking over the Brisbane River. Some bars offer unique and customized cocktails, which are worth trying out.

4. Day 2 – nature awaits

A visit to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary will make your second day in Brisbane truly memorable. You can take a cruise along the Brisbane River to get there. While you are in the park, you will be able to see beautiful kangaroos, koalas, and emus. You may even get to feed them based on the latest regulations of the sanctuary. There are also raptor and sheepdog shows that are featured at the sanctuary.

5. An afternoon of adventure

A fun way to spend your second afternoon in Brisbane is to engage in some adventure along the river. There are kayaks, bikes, and rollerblades for hire that will allow you to spend some time relaxing along the water. There are also abseiling and rock climbing experiences in store for those who like them. A local tour operator should be able to tell you about all of the available options.

6. A sunset cruise

This is a great way to end the day in Brisbane. You can take a relaxing and beautiful cruise along the Brisbane river. The cruise will include food, drinks, and entertainment. You can head straight from the cruise to dinner at one of the city’s best rooftop bars.

7. The River Quay and Fortitude Valley

Your last day in Brisbane can be spent relaxing at Fortitude Valley, which is a styling and hip area in the city filled with beautiful cafes, buildings, and more. Some galleries showcase local talent and jewelry shops to check out. River Quay is bordering several quaint restaurants where you can have a long lunch or brunch. The views from these tend to be wonderful. South Bank is a great place to explore next with its beautiful parklands and landscapes. Finally, there are also art galleries in the area, which you can explore.

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