Brisbane

Between Brisbane and Byron Bay on the East Coast of Australia, we make a quick stop to check out Surfers Paradise on the famous Gold Coast (just 75km south of Brisbane CBD).

Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, a young, cosmopolitan city that sits astride the Brisbane River. With its modern, chic, shopping and al fresco cafés, bars and restaurants, it's also a city of culture, home to two galleries in one: QAGOMA - the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art. The river bends through this vibrant city, offering plenty to see and do, with a café and bar around every corner.

Our Adventure Tours have an afternoon, evening and part of the next morning to get to know the vibrant city of Brisbane and its laid-back inhabitants.

Our Select Tours only make a quick stop in Brisbane to pick up or drop off any passengers (if they choose to start or end their tour in Brisbane)

Population: 2,472,000

Vibe: Beautiful weather, outdoor lifestyle, warm and welcoming

Known for: Urban chic, koalas and Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Image Credit: Tourism and Events Queensland

Stroll through Brisbane City Botanic Gardens

Take a break from the city's shops and bars with a visit to Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, right on the Brisbane River on the edge of the CBD. Take a picnic to enjoy amongst the plants, or if you are feeling a little more energetic, join a free yoga class or rent a bike and cycle through the park's trails.

Take a river walk

One of the best ways to explore Brisbane is to take a walk along the river. You can stroll along the banks, or actually walk over the water on one of the Riverwalks, a pedestrian walkway along and over the river.

Grab a coffee

Brisbane has a growing coffee culture, with a number of suppliers roasting their own beans. We stay in Brisbane City, so you could cross the river and walk down to South Brisbane and Woolloongabba to check out Pawpaw with their all-day breakfast. Try Coffee Head Co. for organic teas and coffees, or a hot chocolate and toastie.

Check out Brisbane's Craft Beer scene

How do you cool off and relax at the end of the day in a warm city? Craft beer, anyone? We've picked out a couple of craft beer bars close to Selina where we stay. Try Brewski Bar with a changing range of craft beer, or Saccharomyces Beer Café in South Brisbane, with craft beer and eat-in or takeaway burgers and sandwiches. If you were wondering, saccharomyces is brewer's yeast.

WHERE STRAY STAYS

Adventure Tours: Selina Brisbane

All rooms at Selina are freshly renovated with ensuites. On-site features include a restaurant and bar, an outdoor cinema terrace, complimentary WiFi, library nook, and a fully equipped shared kitchen complete with 2 ovens plus everything you need to recreate meals that taste just like home

Selina Brisbane Reception

Address:
466 George Street
Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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Tel: +61 483 869 016

We don't stay in Brisbane on the Select Tours, but keep pushing down the coast to laid-back Byron Bay for the weekend.

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