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Southbank

Southbank is Brisbane's cultural hub. It is the home to Performing Arts Complex and Brisbane Convention Centre. This is the perfect place to stay for a weekend for fun and cultural experiences in the heart of Brisbane.

 

There are several Southbank restaurants to choose from. Enjoy a delicious meal at seafood restaurants or at the nearby riverside cafés. Taste top quality gourmet treats at the Southbank markets which are held every weekend. Why not prepare your own food and enjoy a barbeque picnic near Streets Beach (man-made lagoon). In the summer, kids and adults alike will enjoy the safe swimming lagoons patrolled by lifeguards on the man-made sandy beaches.

 

Here are few tips for you when visiting Southbank:

 

1.        Transportation

 

Touring around Southbank is so easy. There are public transport options available such as CityCat, train or bus. Once you get to Southbank, easily stroll around and experience what the area has to offer on foot.

 

If you opt to drive around using your car, there is an underground paid parking which you can get access through passing Tribune Street or Little Stanley Street.

 

2.        Shops

 

Great Aussie Sweet Company offers delightful sweet treats for kids or those with a sweet tooth.

 

Behind Southbank Parklands, there is an array of boutiques to shop from located alongside Grey Street and Little Stanley Street. You can shop for sports wear, homewares, fashion and accessories.

 

Take away a little of Southbank with you. Shop around the gift stores located within the vicinity of Cultural Precinct or check out the Southbank weekend markets.

 

3.        Markets

 

Mark your calendars, Friday night, Saturday and Sunday and get to take home some great buys at Southbank Lifestyle Markets.

 

4.        Visit Southbank Parklands

 

Visiting Southbank will never be complete without touring around Southbank Parklands. It features 17-hectares of land with green scenery full of lush gardens and well-maintained lawns.

 

A lot of visitors are attracted to Southbank due to its relaxed atmosphere with variety of activities to choose from such as walking, riding, swimming, site-seeing, eating out and watching a magnificent show.

 

Southbank is indeed a haven on its own where children can play at one of its three interactive playgrounds. They can swing, slide or climb. For sure, children will always come back and simply have fun.