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31 awesome things to do in Brisbane with kids
"We are lucky enough, along with New Zealand, to be the only place in the world to find glow worms!. You can take a guided tour around the glow worm caves of Mount Tamborine to discover the amazing formations these little critters can create. By booking a tour you are contributing to the conservation of these rare and wonderful creatures."
"When you plan your travel schedule to this city, you should think about Glow Worm Caves among the places to visit in Gold Coast. This place is constructed in a naturalistic style, complete with stalagmites, flowstones, and stalactites. One of its unique natural features is that the Glow Worm Caves are a human-made beauty."
"Located on the grounds of the Cedar Creek Estate Winery on Mt. Tamborine, the Glow Worm Caves Tamborine Mountain are one of the best spots on the Gold Coast to view glowworms. See thousands of these creatures during the daytime in a darkened, controlled environment designed to mimic their natural habitat.More"
"Spread over 2,500 hectares of regionally significant bushland, White Rock — Spring Mountain Conservation Estate is an area of remarkable natural beauty. There are riparian forests and open eucalypt forests, as well as the headwaters of seven major waterways. There are toilets and picnic shelters by the parking areas, as well as open grassy areas where you can set up a picnic rug."
"Montrachet has long been known for its impeccable service and superb dining. Since its relocation to King Street in Bowen Hills, the famed French restaurant has breathed new life into its offering and continues to impress by serving a menu that showcases the evolution of French cuisine. While they continue to serve classic favourites such as steak frites and crab soufflé, Chef Shannon Kellam has included refined French dishes that show technique and exciting flavour combinations."
"The team at French fine dining restaurant Montrachet have been rolling with the punches, adapting their menu to semi-prepared meals that customers can pick-up or get delivered to select suburbs. All the elements of the meal are included, all you have to do is put everything together and plate up. Not only does that mean you can enjoy the meal whenever you like, you can also get away with boasting that you made the meal yourself!"
"From the pinnacle of French dining in Brisbane, Montrachet’s pretty as a picture, rhubarb compote and goats curd parfait is almost too lovely to eat…emphasis on almost. Served with an almond sable and pistachio cream, this guy is the perfect summer time dessert."
"Bringing a taste of Alsace to Auchenflower, Haig Rd Bistro charms locals with everything French. Located on Haig Street and housed in a colonial cottage, this eatery presents a chic, cosy dining room ..."
"If you are looking for a special high-end restaurant in Brisbane, La Vue Waterfront Restaurant will offer you more than you need. With stunning views of the Storey Bridge, La Vue Waterfront Restaurant is a stand-alone building right on the Brisbane River. Located in the heart of the CBD, this French restaurant gives the opportunity to visitors to admire the greatness of the iconic Storey Bridge."
"A trip to Brisbane cannot be complete without understanding its rich heritage. The art and cultural activities in Brisbane will give you an insight into the city's history, traditions, and artwork. While visiting the cultural attractions in Brisbane would prove to be informative, attending its artsy events will leave you entertained."
"The Parliament house is a glorious building made in 1867 that houses the Parliament of Queensland. It is fascinating to experience the atmosphere of the parliament, with its many chambers and rooms, each having interesting political stories hidden in the walls. The High Tea that is held on specific dates is highly popular for its lavish spread and variety of teas laid out by the resident chefs....Read more"
"Brisbane Parliament House is the seat of the Queensland State Parliament, which is a unicameral institution and the only parliament of its kind in Australia. Following the separation of Queensland from New South Wales in 1859, a grand building was ordered to be built. Robert Tiffin’s design was selected in 1863 following an Australia wide competition."
"Denton Corker-Marshall devised the Arbour in 1999 and it was constructed from 406 curling, galvanised steel posts. The 1km structure is wrapped in stunning purple bougainvillea flowers and is perfect for a selfie. It provides a shaded path through the Parklands for visitors."
"Located on top of The Point Brisbane Hotel at Kangaroo Point, this rooftop bar is somewhat a hidden gem. Only open during weekends, there is an exclusiveness to Eagles Nest, both in availability and in feel. From the 12th floor terrace you get lovely views over the Brisbane skyline and the river, especially around sunset, which is absolutely amazing from up here."
"The cocktail list at Nest, on Roma Street, is insanely good. I’ve tried a LOT of them and loved each and every single one, with my favourites being their Royal Tea and Espresso Martini."