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"The Queensland Maritime Museum has real ships such as the warship Diamantina and the lugger Penguin as well as classic ship models, marine memorabilia, photographs, paintings, lighthouse equipment and many other historic items. It is a hands-on museum run by passionate volunteers, many of whom are retired ship masters, marine engineers, and ex-naval personnel. Cnr Stanley & Sidon Streets, South BrisbaneDaily 9.30am to 4.30pmAdmission charge"

"With the variety of large and fascinating exhibits on offer, the whole family will be sure to enjoy a visit to the Queensland Maritime Museum. The museum allows visitors to explore and discover plenty of historic vessels for themselves, with popular showcases being the ‘Diamantina’ warship, ‘Penguin’, and more. For more information or to plan your visit, head to the Queensland Maritime Museum website."

"This is one of the biggest maritime museums in Australia and a good place to view exhibits of different vessels, ships, and boats. The museum has various collections such as marine engines, shipwreck relics, lighthouse equipment, navigation equipment, etc. There are also big ships such as the Lugger Penguin and Diamantina for you and your family to explore."

"Housed inside one of Queensland's oldest buildings, the Commissariat Store Museum explores life in the colony and the state's convict history. It opened in 1982, although the original building was constructed by convicts between 1828 and 1829 to serve as the store for the Moreton Bay penal settlement. The museum's most notorious object is a bottle containing the "convict fingers," which, according to legend, were cut off by the convicts themselves to avoid hard labor."

"Queensland’s oldest habitable and most significant heritage building contains rotating exhibitions covering Queensland history. The lower two floors of Commissariat Store were convict built during 1828 and 1829. 115 William St., Brisbane."

"The commissariat store is the oldest habitable building in Queensland and considered as a heritage. The exhibitions in the building change from time to time, but everything focuses on the history of Queensland."

"When General Douglas MacArthur arrived in 1942 it was a top-secret affair and the MacArthur family kept a low profile during their two-year stay. His office is a now a museum which explores Brisbane in the years around the Second World War. Level 8, MacArthur Chambers, 201 Edward St., Brisbane."

"Few who pass the glass doors of MacArthur Chambers Hotel would know that it was from this building that General Douglas MacArthur directed the Allies in holding back the Japanese invasion."

"This museum was the office that General Douglas MacArthur worked in when he arrived in Australia in 1942. The museum explores the Brisbane atmosphere during World War II."

"Blending exotic, tropical features with a modern, gleaming aesthetic, The Rooftop of the Limes Hotel is a picture-perfect place to spend a night out. This stunning bar can be recognised by its stylish juxtaposition of gleaming white tables, lush vines, and vibrant astroturf, with glossy black lounges and glowing plunge pools. There, feast on some delicious share platters, which include delights such as crumbed truffle mac ‘n’ cheese bites and baked camembert with confit garlic."

"Located on top of the trendy Limes Hotel in Fortitude Valley, this hip rooftop bar was actually the first one in Brisbane. And after a 2018 renovation, it looks more beautiful than ever. Open during weekend nights, the bright and natural rooftop bar offers unique and refreshing and a nice selection of wines, all in a fun and friendly atmosphere."

"Even though Melbourne is the city famous for rooftop bars, it's Brisbane's balmy weather which makes it an ideal city to host roof top soirees."

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"Break away from the beach and get a slice of tranquility in the lush hinterland of Mt Tamborine, where a stop at Fortitude Brewing Co. is essential. The local and independent Australian brewing company boats a selection of over fifteen boutique beers, including the Fortitude Brewing Co. beers brewed on site. Make a day of your visit to the mountain and park up with a tasting paddle for two and a snack, whether it be one of their legendary wood-fired pizzas, or a cheese platter from the award winning Witches Chase Cheese Company."

"Founded in late 2012 by Ged Connors, Jim O’Çonnor and Ian Watson, Fortitude Brewing today boasts an expansive brewery and tasting room on Mt Tamborine with ten rotating taps of Fortitude and Noisy Minor beers. Head Brewer Ian Watson has raised the standard of Australian lager, his Belgium-styled Pale Lager now a Queensland favourite."

"Mount TamborineLocated in the lush hinterland of Mount Tamborine, this brewing mainstay is popular with locals and visitors alike. Pick-up a paddle to sample the Fortitude Brewing range and pair it with a mouth-watering antipasto plater featuring the famous Mount Tamborine Witches Chase cheeses."

"Queen Street Mall is a bustling open-air pedestrian mall in the centre of Brisbane, home to more than 700 retailers over 40,000 square metres of retail space, including six major shopping centres. The initial pedestrian mall was initially opened in 1982 prior to the Brisbane Commonwealth Games and has been so popular it has been expanded and refurbished many times since. Extending for approximately 500 metres from George Street to Edwards Street, Queen Street is fronted with big names and flagship stores, while smaller boutiques and stores are tucked inside shopping centres and arcades just begging to be explored."

"For those who love to shop, a visit to Queen Street Mall is a must. Here you will find over 700 retailers, heritage-listed arcades, large shopping centres, cinemas, a bowling alley, casino, pubs and some of the best cafes in Brisbane. Popular shopping centres off Queen Street Mall include the Myer Centre, Broadway on the Mall, Queens Plaza, MacArthur Central, Queen Adelaide Building and the Wintergarden."

"Portside Wharf, located approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the Brisbane CBD on the Brisbane River, is a residential, retail precinct with numerous cafes, restaurants, shops and cinemas."

"Eagle street pier is a riverfront precinct on the northern city side of the river. You’ll find excellent dining options at all budget levels here, popular weekend markets are held here on a Sunday and there’s the ferry terminal for both the City Hoppers (a free service) and City Cats. There’s plenty of open public space and seating to take a break and enjoy it’s great riverfront views."

"Expect an intimate dining experience 
at Aria with views of the Brisbane River and the Story Bridge as a backdrop. Choose from the award-winning drinks list and enjoy a glass of wine while you dine on a menu devised by Matt Moran."