Local Attractions
Explore the local attractions of Brisane from MacArthur Chambers hotel. There's so much to do and see in Brisbane. Here are our top picks:
Shopping
Located in the heart of the city, the Queen Street Mall and its nearby surrounds is Queensland’s premier shopping destination. The open plan half a kilometer long Queen Street Mall has five major shopping centers, two department stores and four shopping arcades to explore and shop to your heart's content.
Arts & Culture
South Bank is home to the Queensland Art Gallery, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Opera Queensland, Queensland Theatre Company, Queensland Museum, and State Library of Queensland - all taking pride of place along the bank of the Brisbane River. Be within easy reach of the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC), and the Greater Union Hoyt's South Bank Cinemas. The South Bank Art and Craft Markets operate every Friday night from 5pm until 10pm, Saturday from 11am until 5pm and Sunday from 9am until 5pm.
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All along the banks of the Brisbane River are parks and recreational boardwalks, play and picnic areas, walking and bike trails, restaurants, cafes, markets pontoons and fishing facilities. CityCat ferries are an efficient, fast, inexpensive and fun way to explore the river and the city. There are more leisurely cruise options with the gracious River Queen padddlewheelers or the Mirimar Wildlife Cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
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For spectacular views, a planetarium and exotic plants, visit the Mt Cootha Lookout and Botanic Gardens. Queensland's leading heritage park the Botanic Gardens are just five minutes from the CBD. It's full of beautiful old trees and dates back to 1828. The Curator's Cottage is now the garden's café.
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The famous Gabba Cricket Ground is a short bus ride from the city. Check local guides to catch the Queensland Bulls Cricket team or the Brisbane Lions Australian Rules football team, depending on when you are here.
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For nightlife there's the lively Fortitude Valley and Chinatown, with array of Irish pubs, quality nightclubs and Al Fresco dining.
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