The city of Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, established as a settlement in 1824. The Brisbane region extends further north to Bribie Island, Woodford and Kilcoy, west to Gatton and Esk, and even west of the Gold Coast region from Rathdowney to the mountain range of Cunninghams Gap.
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The Big Tennis Racquet is at the front of the Roy Emerson Tennis Centre in Brisbane. It is apparent why a big thing like the big tennis racquet is at the front of a tennis centre. What isn’t as apparent is the background story of the big racquet. There is a hint for those old … Read more
The Big Muffler in Kippa-Ring, Redcliffe, has been used as a promotional symbol in front of Jack Beedham’s for many years. The muffler is made out of fibreglass and mounted on a metal frame to hold it high. The orange colour was part of a restoration makeover in 2024, and has also been moved towards … Read more
Beenleigh Artisan Distillery holds a long history as Australia’s oldest registered distillery. I remember visiting Beenleigh Rum with my parents in the 1980s, with a purchase of Beenleigh Rum Liqueur and Beenleigh Directors Special a must-do purchase. The clay bottles that both came in were a distinct feature of my memories of Beenleigh Rum. The … Read more
Moreton Bay stretches over 65 kilometres, reaching north of Brisbane and southern extremities of Brisbane area. The bay is enclosed by three of the four largest sand islands in the world, Moreton Island, North Stradbroke Island, and Bribie Island. On the mainland, there are two tourist drives showcasing the shorelines of Moreton Bay, one on … Read more
Temperate & tropical plants exhibited in themed areas such as a Japanese garden & a rainforest. The Gardens are open to the public every day of the year from dawn until dusk. https://tmbotanicgardens.org.au/
Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre is the gateway to the southern section of the D’Aguilar National Park and the start of the Mount Nebo Tourist Drive. D’Aguilar National Park is a 36,400ha park with eucalypt forest and rainforest. This section spans from The Gap to Lake Wivenhoe in the west. It also expands to the north … Read more
Mount Nebo Tourist Drive 8 climbs up the mountain range from Brisbane towards Mount Glorious. Picnic areas, views & walking trails through rainforest
Located in the Wamuran Basin, the spot where the first settlers used their camp oven remains. If it wasn’t for the plaque, you’d be forgiven for walking by it without noticing. At most, you might see an odd pile of rocks. The Anderson Family used this site before 1907. There isn’t any further information I … Read more
On the way to Mt Mee along the Mt Mee Scenic Drive, Dahmongah Park showcases the stunning panoramic views over the Glasshouse Mountains and the coastline of the Sunshine Coast. The stop has some parking space and a rotunda shelter with information about D’Aguilar Range and the early days of Mt Mee and Dahmoungah. A … Read more
Sitting between the Brisbane CBD and the Royal Brisbane Hospital in Herston, Victoria Park is a large open park. The largest inner-city parkland in Brisbane, it started as a recreational reserve from the 1800s. Victoria Park was once Victoria Park Golf Complex, sporting an 18 hole golf course along with putt putt golf and a … Read more
