The Best of Brisbane CBD in just 48hrs

Brisbane, which is Australia’s third largest city, is considered one the country’s new-world city bursting with creative confidence and positive attitude. Previously a sleepy town when compared to Melbourne and Sydney, Brisbane now features non-stop development and its pleasant locals and spectacular sceneries make it one of the most visited Australian cities. If you’re planning to visit Brisbane, then experiencing Brisbane CBD is a must; Enjoy vibrant architecture amidst lush, relaxing parklands. It has all the ingredients needed to make a beautiful city.

If this is your first time visiting Brisbane CBD and you don’t have an itinerary planned for your weekend, then this article is especially for you. Being a local I can definitely provide you with useful insights and insider tips to ensure you make the most out of your visit.

Day 1, I recommend you try and visit the following major attractions:

City Botanic Gardens – most people who visit Brisbane are fascinated with its natural beauty. If you’re into nature and if you enjoy looking at different plant species, this attraction shouldn’t be missed. Within the garden, you’ll find many attractions including Walter Hill Fountain, Bamboo Grove, Weeping Fig Avenue, ornamental ponds, Jemmy Morrill and the Brolgas sculpture, and the river frontage where you and your travel companions can sit down and relax.
Museum of Brisbane – This is something that is definitely a must-see when you’re in Brisbane CBD. Located in the City Hall, it is Queensland’s official museum featuring exhibits related to the region and to the country. Operated by the Brisbane City Council and opened in 2003, it has already received more than 3 million visitors to date.
Cathedral of St Stephen – If you are fascinated with old but impressive structures, you should visit Cathedral of St Stephen, which was built between 1864 and 1922. Designed by English architect Augustus Pugin, it is the home to offices for the Archdiocese of Brisbane.

Day 2, I suggest you explore the Roma Street Parkland, the Old Government House, the Treasury Casino (try your luck!) and then get cultured at the Brisbane Arts Theatre, and the Brisbane City Hall.

Queen Street Mall, Brisbane, QLD

And let’s not forget shopping! There’s always time for shopping! In between your sightseeing, I suggest that you hit the Queen Street mall not just for great shopping experience but also to grab a bite.

Some of the places that you cannot afford to miss are the following:

Fortitude Valley – This place is striving to be recognised as Brisbane CBD’s top shopping destination. With new shops being built every week, I can say that it’s on its way to the top. Whether you’re looking for branded clothes and shoes or you’re looking for great bars and restaurants to satisfy your hunger and cravings for Australia’s social local scene, this is the place to be.
Adelaide St. If you want to save time, since you only have 48 hours to explore Brisbane CBD, I’d recommend including Adelaide St. in you itinerary. Why? It’s because you can do both shopping and dining here. This is a place where you can find popular restaurants and stylish stores selling everything you could possibly look for. From designer shoes to cheap souvenirs for your family and friends back home, you can be assured that Adelaide St. have something for you. Adelaide St. is very close to some of CBD’s most loved attractions including Anzac Square and Central station.
Antique & Fineart Auctions – If you’re looking for collectibles, artworks, clocks, and watches, make sure to visit this quirky retailer located at Logan Rd.

Now, if you’re going to explore Brisbane CBD in 48 hours that means that you’re going to have at least 4-6 meals in between shopping and sightseeing. Below are the restaurants that you definitely shouldn’t miss.

300 Queen St Eatery – If you don’t want to waste anytime and if you want to have wide array of affordable yet sumptuous options, this is the place to go. Just off Queen St, eateries that you can find here offer Indian, modern Australian, Asian, and other international cuisine. Perfect for both breakfast and lunch, you can grab sushi, salads, roasts, curries, and even smoothies for very cheap prices.
85 Miskin St – Looking for fine dining experience? Then, I would recommend 85 Miskin St for dinners. This laid back restaurant is one of locals’ favourites because of its high quality food and service. Dishes that you can look forward to include curry emulsion, black sesame, wakame, and crispy fried soft shell crab. This contemporary restaurant is the place to go if you want to have hearty and delicious meals. It’s also a great place to relax after spending the whole day sight seeing.
A World of Chocolate – Chocolate lovers unite here! Located at Queen St Mall, this great place will make you feel as if you’re in Willy Wonker Chocolate Factory. This is the perfect place if you’re looking for desserts and if you’re travelling with kids. Enjoy their brewed hot chocolate and their handmade chocolates.

Conclusion:

Brisbane CBD offers so many attractions as well as several dining and shopping options that you’ll soon realise that 48 hours isn’t enough to explore this beautiful city. However, if that’s really what you have, consider the places recommended here as they are some of the best ones. Still want to know more about this amazing city of ours? Then please continuing reading ‘Brisbane CBD: The City’s Heart.’

If you’re looking for a cheap Brisbane accommodation that is close to Brisbane CBD, check out Bridgewater Terraces. We offer serviced apartments from just $140 per night and are only a short 7-minute ferry ride away from Brisbane CBD. To book your stay with us, please call +61 7 3435 5216. You can also book any of our serviced apartments online.

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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.

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