Southbank Brisbane, your guide to what's

Southbank Brisbane is one of Brisbane’s most popular tourist destinations. Proof of its popularity is evident by the number of visitors it welcomes every single year; a whopping 11 million on average. If you and your family are looking for a great place to explore this summer, a place that can offer you with complete family fun and entertainment, Southbank Brisbane is highly recommended.

Southbank, Brisbane, QLD

Southbank Brisbane is the cultural, recreational, and educational centre in the capital city of Queensland. Located in the suburb of South Brisbane, its home to the beautiful parklands where you can find some of the city’s most iconic landmarks as well as trendy cafes and restaurants. Places to look forward to when visiting Southbank Brisbane this summer include the Grand Arbour, Streets Beach, the Wheel of Brisbane, and the Nepal Pagoda – just to name a few.

In this article, I’ll provide you with a simple guide to help you explore Southbank Brisbane this coming summer season and those you can enjoy all year round.

Let’s start with attractions you can check out this summer.

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Southbank activities this summer

If you’re going during the summer season, you might find these or at least some of them, interesting:

The Lion King – If you’re looking for a healthy dose of arts and entertainment, head to the Lyric Theatre and watch The Lion King. This landmark musical event, which has already been seen by more than 70 million people, will definitely redefine your expectations of theatre. Re-imagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor, The Lion King is set against Serengeti Plains featuring heart-felt music by Elton John, stunning production, and never-before-seen effects.
Queensland Theatre Company – Gasp! – If you’re looking forward to a relaxing, enjoyable night, this one is a must-see. Gasp! Is a brilliant funny satire featuring the sharp wit of Ben Elton. Catch it live on November 18 – 20.
Sunday Sessions on the Green – Head to River Quay Green and experience Brisbane’s finest music. Aside from impressive live music performances, you can also look forward to funky chill out seating, lawn games, and of course, great food. This is perfect way to end your weekend.

To find out what else is on this summer, be sure to visit http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au

Southbank activities all year round

Listed below are the absolute must-see attractions which you can enjoy any time of the year.

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre located in Grey St, this is one of the most imposing structures in all of Brisbane and it hosts major events in the city including Brisbane International Boat show, charity events, and art shows. It’s the hosting venue for the 2014 G-20 Australia Summit. Before you arrive in Brisbane, check the schedule and you might just in for a treat. In September, the convention centre will host the Queensland Cultural Week, which is the state’s largest celebration of cultural diversity. Everybody is welcome!
One of the reasons why Southbank Brisbane attracts millions of people year after year is because it’s family friendly. If you’re traveling with kids or if you’re a kid at heart, you should really include Queensland Museum and Sciencentre to your itinerary. This is just walking distance from Brisbane Convention & Exhibition centre. The museum features art works to celebrate the state’s history and rich culture. It also covers diverse range of subjects including the fight for Indigenous civil rights, ancient Egypt, and Brisbane Fashion in the 1960s. It really is interesting.
Explore nature and wildlife at the heart of Brisbane. Boasting natural parks and scenic views, South Bank Brisbane is definitely a green city. If you want to commune with nature while you’re here, then include the South Bank Parklands (and the Botanic Gardens in the CBD) to your list of places to see. South Bank Parklands is famous for barbecues and gatherings, riverside dining, and of course, as a cultural precinct. Just 10 minutes away from Brisbane City, you can also visit Mt Coot-ha or experience Scenic Rim, which is a heritage listed forest.

Conclusion:

Southbank Brisbane is definitely a great summer destination as it offers everything you need to have a relaxing, enjoyable holiday. Aside from attractions that are available all year round, there are others that you can take advantage of during the summer season. So, if you need a break from your work and just want to distress, spend your weekend here and you’ll go home energized and fully recharged. For your accommodation needs, don’t forget to consider Bridgewater Terraces! We’re located at Kangaroo Point, which is just 15 minutes away from Southbank. We offer spacious, affordable, and luxurious serviced apartments perfect for the lone traveller, friends and family, and even business travellers.

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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.

Southbank Brisbane, your guide to what’s on this summer

Southbank activities this summer

Southbank activities all year round

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