9 Famous Landmarks in Brisbane You Must D

If this is the first time you’re heading to Brisbane, then you’re in for a treat! Brisbane, a holiday destination that is visited by over 6 million domestic and international visitors every year, with 1.8 million of these being tourists, has a smorgasbord of things to see and do, so you’ll never be stuck wondering what to do with yourself once you arrive. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.

By now, I assume you have already booked accommodation in Brisbane CBD, so now, to help you decide on where to go and what to see on your stay, continue reading as I list 9 of the city’s best landmarks, which of course, will all be easily accessible, regardless of where you have booked your accommodation in Brisbane CBD.

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Brisbane City Hall

City Hall, Brisbane

The Brisbane City Hall is the most famous landmark in Brisbane and is also the grandest and largest in Australia. Home to the Museum of Brisbane, the City Hall features a grand piano organ and a circular concert hall. Regular tours are conducted to this landmark.

This is a very central location, so regardless of where you have booked accommodation in Brisbane CBD, you should be able to access it with ease.

Story Bridge

Story Bridge Adventure Climb, a popular Kangaroo Point Attraction

An iconic bridge, the Story Bridge is a massive 1072 metres in length and stretches from the Fortitude Valley to Kangaroo Point. There are twilight, daylight and night tours conducted by tourist groups for adventure activities around this bridge.

While this landmark isn’t exactly close to accommodation in Brisbane CBD, it is still within walking distance. If you’ve chosen to book accommodation at Bridgewater Terraces, then you’re in luck. The Story Bridge is just 1km from your apartment.

Fortitude Valley

James Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland. Photo by Kgbo

Fortitude Valley is the entertainment district of Brisbane and has many nightclubs, restaurants, bars and shopping malls in the area. A mix of residential buildings, churches, commercial buildings and hotels, Fortitude Valley lies just outside Brisbane’s CBD and this is where you want to be if you’re looking to have a good time in the city. You will easily be able to access this from your Brisbane CBD accommodation.

Kangaroo Point Cliffs

View of Brisbane City from Kangaroo Point Cliffs

The Kangaroo Point Cliffs are popular for rock climbers and present gorgeous gardens at the base. Great for adventure activities, the base of the cliffs is also an excellent spot for picnics and BBQs.

Like the Story Bridge, Kangaroo Cliffs is a little outside the CBD. If you want to base you stay around this landmark, it would be wise to change your accommodation booking in the CBD to Kangaroo Point. Bridgewater Terraces is located in Kangaroo Point and these cliffs lie in close vicinity to the area.

Treasury Casino

Formerly part of the Queensland Treasury Building, the Treasury Casino and Hotel is a very popular destination for tourists who are looking to have some fun in the city. Presenting expansive spaces, this casino is a must visit for first-time holidaymakers in Brisbane.

This landmark again is very central and you are guaranteed to stumble upon it when wandering around the CBD.

The Gabba

The Gabba. Photo by Rae Allen

The Gabba is a well-known sports stadium in Australia, which hosts cricket, rugby and baseball matches. The stadium is also used for athletics and frequently hosts concerts as well.

The Gabba will be approximately 3km from any accommodation in Brisbane CBD and will take around 40minutes to reach on foot.

Customs House

Old Customs House. Photo By Rae Allen

A landmark featuring a distinct copper dome, the Customs House was originally constructed for the government’s use, but it now serves as a functions building, which hosts art exhibitions and concerts on a regular basis. There is also a restaurant in the building.

Located in Queen Street, Customs House is easily accessible from all Brisbane CBD accommodation.

St. John’s Cathedral

St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane. Photo by Kgbo

A medieval cathedral which attracts over 20,000 pilgrims annually from all over the world, St. John’s Cathedral is a major pilgrimage centre which also hosts music and arts festivals.

St. John’s Cathedral is centrally located; however, it is closer to Fortitude Valley. Depending on where you have booked your accommodation in the CBD, you should be able to walk here in under 20 minutes.

Lang Park

Suncorp Stadium. Photo by Qld matt

Also called Suncorp Stadium, Lang Park is Australia’s best rectangular stadium which hosts major football and rugby matches. The stadium was built in 1914 on a former cemetery.

Lang Park is located outside the CBD, however, accommodation in Brisbane CBD is recommended if you wish to visit the stadium for a sporting event or concert.

While in Brisbane, make sure that you visit all these landmarks that I have mentioned above. All these attractions are located in or close to Brisbane’s CBD, so you should have no trouble accessing them from your chosen accommodation. If you have not yet booked accommodation in Brisbane CBD, then you should consider booking your accommodation at Bridgwater Terraces. We offer affordable accommodation in Kangaroo Point, close the Story Bridge and Kangaroo Point Cliffs starting from just $145 per night.

Conclusion:

If you’re visiting Brisbane for the first time, you definitely have a lot to look forward to. The city is famous for being a tourist hotspot, thanks to the large number of attractions it presents. While you can choose to book accommodation for your Brisbane visit in the CBD, you can also consider alternative accommodation just outside the CBD, such as with us at Bridgewater Terraces.

If you haven’t yet booked your accommodation, then do check us out at Bridgewater Terraces. We offer quality accommodation at cheap prices and we’re located just outside Brisbane CBD. Book your stay with us online or give us a call at +61 7 3435 5216 and we’ll be glad to arrange accommodation in Brisbane for you.

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gillian wickens

02:12 12 Nov 18

Lovely spacious apartment with large terrace looking out over the Brisbane River. Brilliant.

Kirill Kononov

03:20 10 Aug 17

Stopped there for 3 weeks. Good location, nice internal facilities. Rooms were not cleaned well enough. Dust here and there, plus found an old razor in the bathroom. however I would put 3.5 stars for overall experience which wasn't bad. My major concern is safety and security of the apartments. My car was broken into at night on secure underground parking. Car's door was broken and my personal belongings were stolen. Management told me they are not responsible for the damage and loss because of the signs they put on parking walls. This accident put my rating down to 1 star.If you have a car I would recommend to park it underground despite the secure gates installed.

Michelle Inggs

02:08 29 Aug 17

Bridgewater terraces is the perfect place to stay for business or leisure. It is conveniently located within reach of Southbank, the CBD, local hospitals and convention centres ect. I stayed at the apartment for over 2 months and thoroughly enjoyed my time. I found the complex to be perfectly manicured and maintained, quiet and loved the cafe next doors. The river view is also very relaxing. The location is perfect for children and my kids loved walking through the gardens, splashing in the pool and walking to the nearby park and playground. Ray and Dennis in management were very helpful, attentive, compassionate and a pleasure to deal with.

brian levine

06:05 18 Jun 16

Booked to stay at Bridgewater Terraces and looked forward to our visit. The views of the river are magnificent and this was the main, and as it turned out, the ONLY attraction.Initially the room looked OK until we discovered that it appeared NOT to have been cleaned! The old cooker was filthy and had to be scrubbed before we could use it. None of the cutlery or dishes were from same sets. The windows may have been wiped, but with a greasy rag. Having completed our own clean we sat down on a badly worn, sagging sofa which had stains and grease marks all over it. If that wasn't bad enough, the shower screen came off its rusty rails and there were many loose surrounding tiles. When the tumbler drier gave up, so did we and we checked out!Such a pity, Well manicured gardens and a fantastic location but the apartment interior was old and tattered and from our experience, very little effective management. Just to put the boot in, wifi is NOT free and is horrendously expensive. Stay here at your peril!!

Justin Ward

11:21 30 Aug 17

Nice and peaceful. Clean rooms stones throw from story bridge hotel.

Marto Dowabobo

00:07 10 Jun 18

Excellent in everything

Harry Kim

23:54 14 Mar 16

Stayed here with a few guests and booked 3 rooms during February. Reception were only too kind and gave us really good tips on the Brisbane area. Rooms were spacious and quite modern. Everyone in our party enjoyed the stay and would definitely come back.

Frankly YouzACoopa

10:02 18 Dec 18

Stars rounded up because management were friendly. We got a neat well furnished apartment looking over the river. Appliances are modern but the washer and dryer are cheap. The dryer is faulty but useable if you jury-rig it. The bathroom floor drain doesnt have a trap so youre best off covering it to prevent air from venting out. Everything else was nice, the pool is a plus and the location is good.

9 Famous Landmarks in Brisbane You Must Definitely Visit