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You’ve got just one day to explore Brisbane. What Dinner: Eagle Street Pier do you do? We’ve put together three itineraries to help you make the most of your 24 hours here. Your hotel will likely be in the CBD, making the Eagle Street Pier dining precinct the perfect spot Take your pick from an adventure-packed day, see for dinner. Most restaurants have stunning views the tourist sights, or indulge in a foodie experience. over the and – check out Pony Dining, Jellyfish, Sake, or celebrity chef Matt Moran’s Riverbar & Kitchen and Aria. Tourist sights in one day eaglestreetpier.com.au

Morning: cruise the Brisbane River and ride the One street back, down a laneway, is Brooklyn Wheel of Brisbane Standard. Stop by for a nightcap and a dance – the trendy bar features live music six nights a week. Let the Brisbane River be your guide. Join River City brooklynstandard.com.au Cruises and take in all the sights with a fully guided tour of the Brisbane River. Afterwards, see Brisbane from a higher perspective when you ride the Wheel Active adventure in one day of Brisbane. The package includes a late lunch at the Plough Inn – an Australian-style pub. Morning: Riverlife rivercitycruises.com.au Embrace the day with an early-morning kayak or Afternoon: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary paddle-board at Riverlife. The adventure centre offers guided tours down the Brisbane River. Or if Make your way to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary – the you don’t feel like getting wet, try rock climbing or world’s largest koala sanctuary – by car. Rated one abseiling on the iconic Kangaroo Point Cliffs. of the top 10 zoos in the world, the sanctuary is Riverlife also offers Segway tours plus bicycle and home to more than 130 koalas, as well as rollerblade hire. platypuses, Tasmanian devils, snakes, crocodiles and riverlife.com.au other Australian wildlife. Hug a koala and hand-feed kangaroos and lorikeets during your visit. Afternoon: Brisbane by Bicycle koala.net Join Ross and experience Brisbane through the eyes Evening: Brisbane Explorer around the city of a local with one of his authentic bicycle tours. Showcasing the best of what the city has to offer, Jump on board the Brisbane Explorer and enjoy this fun guided tour takes you on a journey through some of the city’s most iconic sights. With historical sites, cultural attractions, riverside parks entertaining and informative on-board commentary and past great local bar and dining options. available in eight languages, the Brisbane Explorer brisbanebybicycle.com.au takes you on a journey through the CBD and past notable landmarks such as City Hall, Suncorp Twilight: Story Bridge Adventure Climb Stadium, Regatta Hotel and the breathtaking Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Take a deep breath and feel the rush as you climb theaustralianexplorer.com.au/brisbane-explorer the glorious Story Bridge. One of only three bridge

Discover more at visitbrisbane.com.au climbs in the world, it takes you 80m above sea In the city, try the tasting menu at E’cco – one of level for breathtaking 360 degree views across the Brisbane’s oldest and best restaurants. Brisbane River City. Time the 2.5-hour climb to include sun- City is home to more than 1000 stores. Make the set and see Brisbane City turn from day to night. most of the retail offering and continue your sbac.net.au afternoon by shopping at Queen Street Mall. Hunt down the Noosa Chocolate Factory store for an Dinner: South Bank afternoon treat and take-away gifts for family or friends. After the climb, catch a cab over to South Bank – bnecity.com.au one of Brisbane’s most relaxing precincts made up of 17 hectares of landscaped parkland. Here you can Evening: Rooftop Bar hop find one of Brisbane’s best range of dining options, with nearly every cuisine from Japanese and Thai, With almost 300 days of sunshine every year, a trip to American, French and Spanish. to one of Brisbane’s rooftop bars is a must for any www.visitsouthbank.com.au visitor. Elixir Rooftop Bar on Ann St is a subtropical oasis set high above Fortitude Valley’s entertainment precinct. The bar serves up an Foodie fun in one day original mix of cocktails. elixirrooftop.com.au Early morning: Hot air ballooning For dinner, walk towards Chinatown and down a Strap yourself in foodies – today you have to earn fairy-light lit laneway to LoNGTIME. Feast on the your breakfast. Hot Air Brisbane will pick you up Moreton Bay bug curry and other Asian fusion from your accommodation and take you out to the dishes at this trendy laneway venue that is part Scenic Rim. Take-off is before sunrise, allowing you restaurant part bar. to appreciate the day-break over the picturesque longtime.com.au mountains of surrounding national parks. Afterwards, a breakfast of pastries, eggs, bacon, Finally, take in the sweeping views of Brisbane City cereal, fruit and fresh juice will be served on the ve- at all-day venue Eleven, perched upon the 11th floor randa of the grand Queenslander at O’Reilly’s Grand of 757 Ann St. The venue serves European-style Homestead & Vineyard. share plates, coffee and cocktails in sleek and hotair.com.au stylish surrounds. elevenrooftopbar.com.au Lunch: Brisbane City or South Bank

Make the choice between exploring Brisbane City or South Bank for the afternoon.

Food lovers will enjoy a petite degustation at Bacchus in South Bank followed by a relaxing stroll through the 17ha on the river. Be sure to pop by the Epicurious Garden – it is made entirely of edible plants for the public to enjoy. visitsouthbank.com.au

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