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15 Spots for the Best Dessert in Brisbane
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"Slip into your slinkiest threads for the Valley's finest rooftop retreat, with a competent list of libations, including pickled-onion-pimped martinis and high-flying French champagnes."
"Sooo Sweet is a little hidden gem just outside the city is the perfect spot for a sweet tooth’s fix. With a huge assortment of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean sweet pastries, you’ll probably spend a good half hour just trying to figure out which ones to try. Perfectly cooked Baklava, Turkish delight, ice cream and biscuits are just some of the treats you’ll find at one of the best cake shops in Brisbane."
"One of Brisbane’s only Italian Bakeries, Gerbino’s aim to bring the authentic taste of Italy to Brisbane. From handmade pastries, breads and cake to their delicious coffee, this family-run pasticceria and bakery is the ideal location for a date with Nonna."
"Half bakery, half pasticceria, this Italian gem is tucked away from the main Ashgrove action and more than warrants a detour."
"Level one of the Queensland Museum in South Bank hosts the SparkLab, ScienCentre, a fun collection of interactive exhibits that keep busy brains buzzing. Children can spend hours here, learning about their body by taking their vital statistics; engaging in activities related to weight, space, time, sound, and energy; figuring out puzzles; and discovering how things work at the action stations. Bring your camera for fun photos of the kids in the optical illusions corner."
"Located within the Queensland Museum is the SparkLan Science Centre, an interactive science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) space aimed at 6 to 13 year olds. I went here as a parent helper on an excursion when my daughter was in grade 3 and let me tell you the kids just loved it here – they could have easily spent the entire day here!. While the space seems quite small when entering, there is actually so much to do here."
"Queensland's most important heritage building, this 1862 showpiece was designed by estimable government architect Charles Tiffin as a residence for Sir George Bowen, Queensland’s first governor. The lavish innards were restored in 2009 and the property now offers free podcast and one-hour guided tours; the latter must be booked in advance. The first floor houses the William Robinson Gallery, dedicated to the great Australian artist and home to an impressive collection of his paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture and ceramics."
"When Queensland separated from New South Wales in 1859, it needed a new building to house its independent government. Today, you can learn about colonial life in Queensland by taking a tour of this building, Old Government House, and its grounds, including the drawing room, storeroom, and servant's hall. The museum also has a variety of historical artifacts, as well as video and multimedia exhibits."
"On the grounds of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha, the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetariumis a fun destination for up-and-coming astronomers and curious kids of all ages. The planetarium displays fascinating exhibits, including a life-size replica of Neil Armstrong's Apollo spacesuit, images from the Hubble Space Telescope, and interactive exhibits of the Milky Way and the moon, among others. The excellent shows in the Cosmic Skydome, a projection dome measuring 12.5 meters in diameter, feature topics such as cosmic collisions, moons, and black holes."
"Within the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is one of the city's hidden gems. The Cosmic Skydome, a 40-foot-diameter projection dome, is the main attraction, along with some interesting traditional displays and an observatory. The planetarium's namesake built Australia’s first astronomical observatory in Sydney and charted the Southern Hemisphere’s stars during the early 1800s."
"If your little ones are interested in all things astronomical, then this is the place for them. You can view regular shows in the Cosmic Skydome which are projected onto the dome.These shows are recommended for different age groups, so check that detail when deciding which show to go to. There is also the Galaxy Gift Shop where you can buy all things cosmic."