Brisbane, Australia (Point of interest)

Cool off from Brisbane's urban heat in the 19-hectare City Botanic Gardens, a living museum of plants on the river's edge. Stroll through shaded areas like Bamboo Grove and Weeping Fig Avenue, or sunbathe by the ornamental ponds. For those who wan... Continue reading →

Newstead House is Brisbane's oldest residence, set in the picturesque grounds of Newstead Park. The structure dates back to 1846 when it was built for Patrick Leslie, a Scottish settler and politician. Today, the rooms have been decorated and furn... Continue reading →

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre in Brisbane encompasses three theatres of differing sizes (the large Lyric, the intimate Cermorne and the Playhouse) and a 1800-seat Concert Hall. Over the years it has hosted sell-out musicals, plays, ballets,... Continue reading →

The South Bank is the place to go for culture and to unwind in Brisbane. Sunbathe on sandy Streets Beach, browse quirky boutiques on Little Stanley Street and amble under stunning Arbour, a winding steel archway completely covered in bougainvillea.... Continue reading →