Brisbane is cool, quirky and buzzing with excitement. Queensland's capital is packed with trendy cafes, shops, restaurants and bars. There's so much to see and do the choice will make your head spin.
Brisbane-based travel writer Christine Retschlag reveals six cool corners you simply have to explore for yourself.
There’s a wonderful web of cafes, restaurants, boutiques and cocktail bars around Charlotte Street, from cheap and cheerful eateries to fine dining. Stay at Mantra Midtown.
The hills up and around Wickham Terrace are alive with the sound of music. The old Spring Hill Reservoir is home to Opera in the Reservoir, a pop-up event which takes advantage of the supreme acoustics here. Stay at Mantra on Edward.
A visit to Brisbane isn’t complete without a stroll down the Queen Street Mall and surrounds, which is a shoppers’ paradise with everything from the mainstream to high-end stores. Stay at Mantra on Queen.
Astor Street sits on its high horse up on Brisbane’s terraces and is the ideal perch from which to wander in search of some of the best caffeine in the Queensland capital. Stay at Mantra Terrace Hotel.
Within walking distance of the CBD on one side and Fortitude Valley on the other, Macrossan Street has something for everyone. Wander along the waterfront and you’ll soon hit the Riverside precinct with arguably the best dining in Brisbane. Stay at Mantra on the Quay.
Sitting along South Bank, Grey Street has plenty to do whether it’s shopping in boutiques such as Akuti, Izabel Shoes and Nancy King, or fine dining along the riverfront at places like Stokehouse, Poppolo and Cove. Stay at Mantra South Bank, Brisbane.
Want more? Read TRAVELTHERENEXT’S Insider’s Guide to cool things to do in Brisbane.