5 days in Brisbane! That’s right, a full work week in the capital of Queensland, yet no work. Awesome, eh!? We took city walks, had great eats, and saw magical sights. Let’s check out some highlights of our time in Brisbane. Below you’ll find a list of all the individual posts that make up our 5 full days in Brisbane. Not to worry, we had plenty of down time and enough time to sleep in. Priorities, right?! 5 Days in Brisbane First, the zoo! Oh,…

Brisbane eats – some of our favourite places while we spent five days in the capital of Queensland. Okay, let’s check out some eats. First, if you haven’t head of Woolworths, then you’re missing out. It’s one of the best grocery stores I’ve been to, and I’ve lived near a Whole Foods! Woolworths is full of so much produce, some speciality items (hello gluten free), and a nice bakery. I’ll of course share our top restaurants, too. Brisbane Eats First up, Woolworth. If you caught…

The Meriton Suites is where we called home while staying in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The beautiful hotel also has residents who live in the upper portion of the building. The suite comes with a full kitchen, washer and dryer, as well as plenty of living space. Let’s check out some photos. Meriton Suites We stayed at the Herschel Street location mainly because it was closer to a lot of the things we wanted to do while in Brisbane. For example, the Queensland Art Gallery and…

Brisbane City Hall Clock Tower. This place is a great way to see the City of Brisbane, plus, the elevator ride up is full of fun facts and a brief history. Be sure to check it out – okay, photo time! Brisbane City Hall Clock Tower We visited the clock tower after booking our tickets online. We didn’t know it was a thing until we visited the City Hall of Brisbane for its tour. It’s fun how not everything is planned, eh?! The clock tower…

The Brisbane City Botanic Gardens – a great way to spend time outside in the summer and stay cool. The trees offer a lot of shade! Bring a cold drink, a snack, and enjoy the greenery. We found this place after our South Bank City Walk and decided to venture down and take a peek during the day. Okay, I don’t know all the names or types of trees, so I’ll just share some photos – and a snapshot of some wildlife we saw crossing…

Brisbane South Bank City Walk – it’s a walkabout with city views, walking paths, and many places to grab a snack along the way. From the B-R-I-S-B-A-N-E sign to the ferris wheel, there are some great sights. Okay, let’s check out the photos! First, we walked across the Kuripla Bridge and did the trail from one end to the other. Check outthe All Trail’s map – South Bank via Clem Jones Promenade. Brisbane South Bank City Walk We took this walk before dinner and right…

The Museum of Brisbane is a small section of Brisbane City Hall – it’s full of fun, oddities, and the culture that is Brisbane. Plus, you get an awesome view of the centre dome roof! Let’s check it out. Oh, here’s the map – see, it’s not that big, yet worth the visit. We spent about 45 minutes here. The interactive office exhibit was a hoot! Museum of Brisbane First up, the Brissie-ism sayings. As Canadians, this showcase is so funny and acts as a…