Ann’s guidebook to Brisbane and surrounds
Restaurants
These are some of my favourite local places
Great Thai food, I love their Red Curry and their salads
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Siam Sunset Kenmore Thai
3 Kersley RdGreat Thai food, I love their Red Curry and their salads
Spicy Affair Indian Dine In & Take Out
2059 Moggill RdGreat Indian food just down the road from us
Stunning Location, and fabulous food, you must pre-book at weekends
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Wild Canary Bistro
2371 Moggill RdStunning Location, and fabulous food, you must pre-book at weekends
Method to the Madness
9 Marshall LnA new coffee shop with lovely food and great service
The Kenmore
841 Moggill RdOur local "pub" also a great bistro
Suburban Social
1 Moordale StWhere to locals hangout, great pub type food
Regatta Hotel
543 Coronation DrBeautiful Old Bar, very busy on weekends
The latest addition to the Brisbane entertainment scene, lovely restaurants, relaxed vibes, microbrewery, ideal for lunch or dinner
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Howard Smith Wharves
5 Boundary StThe latest addition to the Brisbane entertainment scene, lovely restaurants, relaxed vibes, microbrewery, ideal for lunch or dinner
A fun microbrewery situated in South Bank which is a haven for great restaurants
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The Charming Squire
133 Grey StA fun microbrewery situated in South Bank which is a haven for great restaurants
Local Attractions & Shops
Places to go and visit
The nearest Coles, Liquorland, Newsagent. Also some lovely dress shops, a shoe shop, bakery and cafes
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Kenmore Village Shopping Centre
9 Brookfield RdThe nearest Coles, Liquorland, Newsagent. Also some lovely dress shops, a shoe shop, bakery and cafes
Large modern shopping centre, huge variety of shops from high end fashion, department stores to Kmart. Lots of places to eat and our closest cinema
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Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
322 Moggill RdLarge modern shopping centre, huge variety of shops from high end fashion, department stores to Kmart. Lots of places to eat and our closest cinema
Lone Pine is a must for animal lovers, lovely cafe overlooking the river too
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
708 Jesmond RdLone Pine is a must for animal lovers, lovely cafe overlooking the river too
Lovely area by the river, great restaurants, an outdoor "beach" perfect place to visit
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South Bank Parklands
Stanley Street PlazaLovely area by the river, great restaurants, an outdoor "beach" perfect place to visit
Visit the cafe at the top for the best view of Brisbane and the surrounds
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Mount Coot-Tha
Visit the cafe at the top for the best view of Brisbane and the surrounds
Beautiful Botanic Gardens, Observatory and cafe
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Mt Coot-tha Rd at Botanic Gardens, stop 17 station
Beautiful Botanic Gardens, Observatory and cafe
Mt Tambourine is the most beautiful place to go, about an hours drive, visit Gallery Walk for shopping and restaurants
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Mt Tambourine Rainforest Walk
44 Wongawallan RdMt Tambourine is the most beautiful place to go, about an hours drive, visit Gallery Walk for shopping and restaurants
Running every Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday these markets are full of interesting stalls and situated in the heart of South Bank admits the restaurants and bars
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Izimakethe Zokugcina
29 Stanley St PlazaRunning every Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday these markets are full of interesting stalls and situated in the heart of South Bank admits the restaurants and bars
QPAC has some amazing shows and musicals, checkout their website to see what is currently showing https://qpac.com.au
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Melbourne StreetQPAC has some amazing shows and musicals, checkout their website to see what is currently showing https://qpac.com.au
A great free museum with dinosaurs, whales, local Australian exhibits, also has a science centre below (fee to pay) which is brilliant for kids, you can easily while a few hours away here
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I-Qeensland Museum
Melbourne Street A great free museum with dinosaurs, whales, local Australian exhibits, also has a science centre below (fee to pay) which is brilliant for kids, you can easily while a few hours away here
Gorgeous open parkland with the Power house adjacent, which has alternative shows and theatre. A lovely restaurant is attached with great river views
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New Farm Park
1042 Brunswick StGorgeous open parkland with the Power house adjacent, which has alternative shows and theatre. A lovely restaurant is attached with great river views
Cinemas
Blue Room Cinebar
151 Baroona RoadOur closest cinema with all the latest movies, situated above Indooroopilly shopping centre so plenty of places to eat before a movie
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Event Cinemas Indooroopilly
322 Moggill RdOur closest cinema with all the latest movies, situated above Indooroopilly shopping centre so plenty of places to eat before a movie
Situated at Jindalee DFO this new cinema is reasonably priced, and has a few restaurants surrounding it.
Reading Cinemas Jindalee
Situated at Jindalee DFO this new cinema is reasonably priced, and has a few restaurants surrounding it.
Sightseeing
Take a trip to the Sunshine Coast miles of beautiful beaches. Mooloolaba is a beautiful tourist town with an esplanade, surf club and lots to do
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Mooloolaba
Take a trip to the Sunshine Coast miles of beautiful beaches. Mooloolaba is a beautiful tourist town with an esplanade, surf club and lots to do
A 2 hrs drive but worth the trip. Byron is a laid back paradise for surfers and hippies and is renowned for its fun relaxed vibe. Great beaches, cafe culture and visit the lighthouse and maybe see the whales passing by
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Byron Bay
A 2 hrs drive but worth the trip. Byron is a laid back paradise for surfers and hippies and is renowned for its fun relaxed vibe. Great beaches, cafe culture and visit the lighthouse and maybe see the whales passing by
Beautiful Beaches, you can also get permits to take your 4x4 on the beach
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Bribie Island
Beautiful Beaches, you can also get permits to take your 4x4 on the beach
Dreamworld has a bit of everything, Water Park, Adrenaline rides, animals and kids shows.
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Dreamworld
Dreamworld ParkwayDreamworld has a bit of everything, Water Park, Adrenaline rides, animals and kids shows.
Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast at it's best, beautiful beach and lots to do
Rides, fun, lots to do, buy a pass that will also let you visit SeaWorld and wet and wild but be aware each park can take you a full day
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Warner Bros. Movie World
Pacific MotorwayRides, fun, lots to do, buy a pass that will also let you visit SeaWorld and wet and wild but be aware each park can take you a full day
A dinner show, experience life in the outback complete with horses https://outbackspectacular.com.au/the-experience/show
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Australian Outback Spectacular
Entertainment RoadA dinner show, experience life in the outback complete with horses https://outbackspectacular.com.au/the-experience/show
A full day out for the family, take your swimwear and take a break from the attractions at the lagoon area, great family fun
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Sea World
Seaworld DrA full day out for the family, take your swimwear and take a break from the attractions at the lagoon area, great family fun
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Ukuzulazula
Misty Morn Bus Stop
This is our closest bus stop and will take you straight to Indooroopilly or Brisbane city centre check https://translink.com.au/seq for timings
Ukuzulazula
City Cat
A great way to enjoy the city, catch it from outside the regatta hotel and visit Southbank, eagle street, new farm park