4 things you have to do in Brisbane

Brisbane is one of Australia’s hottest tourist destinations and it offers plenty of attractions for people of all ages. But, given the wide range of attractions, it’s hard to know what the best things to do in Brisbane are. Don’t worry, as a Brisbane local, I’ll make sure you’re fully aware of all Brisbane has to offer and more so, which things you absolutely should add to your itinerary.

As the owner of Bridgewater Terraces, I meet guests checking in for their Brisbane holiday on a daily basis. Because of this, I’ve been able to see what activities and events our guests consider to be their favourite.

Today, I’ll list 4 such activities that you must not miss out on. Make sure to add all of these to your list of things to do in Brisbane. Also, by staying with us at Bridgewater Terraces, you’ll be located in a great central base to explore the very best of Brisbane.

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1. Visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Many of our guests at Bridgewater Terraces pay a visit to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary on their Brisbane holiday. Lone Pine is the world’s largest and oldest sanctuary for koalas. By visiting this sanctuary, you’ll witness indigenous Australian wildlife including koalas, Tasmanian devils, kangaroos, echidnas, wombats, emus, parrots, cockatoos and more!

Do add a visit to Lone Pine to your list of things to do in Brisbane. Plus, if you stay in one of our holiday apartments, Lone Pine will only be a 22-minute drive away. You’ll face no problems getting to and back from this amazing wildlife sanctuary.

2. Go for a cruise on the Brisbane River

At Bridgewater Terraces, many of our guests choose to take Brisbane River cruise whilst on holiday, and I don’t blame them. Indeed, a cruise on the Brisbane River is one of the best ways to explore our magnificent city. The cruise travels at a leisurely pace, allowing you to soak in the beauty of Brisbane completely.

If you’re a fan of river cruises then you’ll love our holiday apartments at Bridgewater Terraces. We’re located on the banks of the Brisbane River in Kangaroo Point. So, by staying at one of our holiday apartments, you simply need to walk a short distance to get to the river cruise.

3. Go for an adventure at Riverlife Adventure Centre

If you’re fond of adventure like I am, then you must add the Riverlife Adventure Centre to your list of things to do in Brisbane. Riverlife offers a range of outdoor adventure activities you can enjoy. These include kayaking, rock climbing and abseiling, among others. This adventure centre also offers scheduled tours and adventure equipment on hire. This is definitely, an activity that you must explore on your Brisbane holiday.

Riverlife Adventure Centre is located just metres away from the holiday accommodation we offer at Bridgewater Terraces. By staying with us, you can enjoy a day of adventure and walk back to the comfort of your Brisbane accommodation.

4. Climb the Story Bridge

Story Bridge Adventure Climb, a popular Kangaroo Point Attractionarra

Another very popular thing to do in Brisbane is the Story Bridge Climb and most of our guests have this activity at the very top of their list of things to do in Brisbane. Why? Because we’re located just 400mt from this attraction!

The Story Bridge is one of only three bridge climbs in the world and it is a great way to experience adventure and witness stunning sights. By climbing the story bridge, you’ll see spectacular sights of Brisbane city from a bird’s eye perspective.

As mentioned, the Story Bridge is located just 400m away from our holiday apartments at Bridgewater Terraces. So, stay with us and simply walk a few metres to witness Brisbane from a surreal perspective.

Conclusion:

If you’re looking for things to do in Brisbane, then you must consider the following activities on your holiday. You must visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, go for a cruise on the Brisbane River, go for an adventure at Riverlife Adventure Centre and climb the Story Bridge. By taking part in these activates, you are sure to have an unforgettable holiday in Brisbane. Make sure to add all these activities to your holiday itinerary.

To book affordable accommodation in the heart of Brisbane, close to all these activates, consider us at Bridgewater Terraces. Make a booking with us online and you can look forward to a relaxing and comfortable holiday experience. So, go ahead and book with us today!

About Denis Goodman

Denis is the manager of Bridgewater Terraces and has a long history with accommodation and property management rights. He brings his knowledge and experiences into his writer to help holiday makers have a wonderful holiday.
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gillian wickens

02:12 12 Nov 18

Lovely spacious apartment with large terrace looking out over the Brisbane River. Brilliant.

Kirill Kononov

03:20 10 Aug 17

Stopped there for 3 weeks. Good location, nice internal facilities. Rooms were not cleaned well enough. Dust here and there, plus found an old razor in the bathroom. however I would put 3.5 stars for overall experience which wasn't bad. My major concern is safety and security of the apartments. My car was broken into at night on secure underground parking. Car's door was broken and my personal belongings were stolen. Management told me they are not responsible for the damage and loss because of the signs they put on parking walls. This accident put my rating down to 1 star.If you have a car I would recommend to park it underground despite the secure gates installed.

Michelle Inggs

02:08 29 Aug 17

Bridgewater terraces is the perfect place to stay for business or leisure. It is conveniently located within reach of Southbank, the CBD, local hospitals and convention centres ect. I stayed at the apartment for over 2 months and thoroughly enjoyed my time. I found the complex to be perfectly manicured and maintained, quiet and loved the cafe next doors. The river view is also very relaxing. The location is perfect for children and my kids loved walking through the gardens, splashing in the pool and walking to the nearby park and playground. Ray and Dennis in management were very helpful, attentive, compassionate and a pleasure to deal with.

brian levine

06:05 18 Jun 16

Booked to stay at Bridgewater Terraces and looked forward to our visit. The views of the river are magnificent and this was the main, and as it turned out, the ONLY attraction.Initially the room looked OK until we discovered that it appeared NOT to have been cleaned! The old cooker was filthy and had to be scrubbed before we could use it. None of the cutlery or dishes were from same sets. The windows may have been wiped, but with a greasy rag. Having completed our own clean we sat down on a badly worn, sagging sofa which had stains and grease marks all over it. If that wasn't bad enough, the shower screen came off its rusty rails and there were many loose surrounding tiles. When the tumbler drier gave up, so did we and we checked out!Such a pity, Well manicured gardens and a fantastic location but the apartment interior was old and tattered and from our experience, very little effective management. Just to put the boot in, wifi is NOT free and is horrendously expensive. Stay here at your peril!!

Justin Ward

11:21 30 Aug 17

Nice and peaceful. Clean rooms stones throw from story bridge hotel.

Marto Dowabobo

00:07 10 Jun 18

Excellent in everything

Harry Kim

23:54 14 Mar 16

Stayed here with a few guests and booked 3 rooms during February. Reception were only too kind and gave us really good tips on the Brisbane area. Rooms were spacious and quite modern. Everyone in our party enjoyed the stay and would definitely come back.

Frankly YouzACoopa

10:02 18 Dec 18

Stars rounded up because management were friendly. We got a neat well furnished apartment looking over the river. Appliances are modern but the washer and dryer are cheap. The dryer is faulty but useable if you jury-rig it. The bathroom floor drain doesnt have a trap so youre best off covering it to prevent air from venting out. Everything else was nice, the pool is a plus and the location is good.