the poinsettia is the floral emblem of Brisbane
Winter in Brisbane is just about perfect. Mornings and evenings can be cool, but the days are usually warm and sunny – perfect for walking around the city. We live quite close to the city, so it is an easy walk.
Brisbane City Hall
from the side with palm tree
City Hall with palm tree - this is a grate around a tree in the street
City Hall was the tallest building in Brisbane for quite a long time. It seems hard to imagine now, but I can remember coming to the city as a child and being quite impressed by its size. The building is closed for renovation for a few years. Hopefully it will be back soon better than ever.
Adelaide St with its lovely leopard trees
old and new in the city
The Botanical Gardens is a wonderful green space close to the centre of town. It was good to see it full of people taking advantage of a beautiful day, to take a walk, excercise or just sitting down to have lunch.
circle of palm trees in the gardens
winter colour
a lovely old fig tree in the gardens
The Brisbane river winds around the city in a loop. The river is now busy with City Cats and ferrries transporting people all over town. It is a fun way to get around Brisbane. Mangrove trees still grow along the river in places. A walkway has been built to enable people to wander through the mangroves in front of the gardens. I think it is great to see this area thriving so close to the city.
Looking across moored boats to the Kangaroo Point cliffs
a city cat
city mangroves
ther mangrove walkway
I walked across the Goodwill bridge to the Maritime Museum and Southbank. Expo 88 was held on this site and when it was finished the area was turned into a huge park. It has continued to evolve since 1988 and is now full of restaurants, cafes, shops, apartments, weekend markets and a man made beach. It attracts locals and tourists alike.
the old lighthouse at the Maritime Museum
the Diamentina in the old dry dock
the impossibly cute Carpentaria
Southbank gardens
the bouganvillia arbour
part of a mini rainforest at Southbank
part of the childrens' water play area
the beach with city views
There are dozens of places to eat at Southbank. I decided to try one I hadn’t seen before – The Sardine Tin. Obviously, it is tiny, but very appealing. I had the charcuterie plate , which was very good. www.sardinetin.com.au
The Sardine Tin
in the tiny restaurant
the open kitchen
table and chair - made from sardine tins?
shop 3A Arbour on Grey, Southbank
It is fun walking around your own city with the eyes of a tourist.
Looking across to the city from Southbank