What's Hot in Southbank Brisbane? - Bridgewater Terraces

Southbank is one of the most interesting precincts in Brisbane, with extraordinary cultural and lifestyle offerings. It is positioned in the suburb of South Brisbane, on the south banks of the beautiful Brisbane River, with a large number of parks and gardens, outstanding restaurants, bars and pubs, all kinds of events, so it’s no wonder why many people choose Southbank, Brisbane to take a break, unwind, and relax. It is clear why you might be interested in staying in Southbank, but you should definitely consider booking accommodation that is near Southbank rather than in Southbank, somewhere like here at Bridgewater Terrace, which is just 15 minutes away via the City Ferry. By doing so, you can save a great deal on your accommodation to enjoy more of what Southbank has to offer.

It is no surprise that you want to visit Southbank, as one of the most popular destinations in Brisbane, it certainly has a lot to offer and its where a lot of our guests spend their time while in Brisbane—but just what do you do there? Keep on reading and I will let you know what’s hot, and what you can expect to find in this great destination of Brisbane.

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What to expect of Southbank, Brisbane

It’s not easy to describe Southbank and the incredible things it has to offer in just a couple of words. The precinct provides all the essentials for the holiday of your dreams, such as fun, relaxation, excellent food, events, and more. Every day is a new adventure, because there are so many places to see and explore. For outdoor fun and enjoyment, nothing is better than the Parklands, with huge green lawns, gardens, plants and trees all around. The Parklands is home to the impressive Wheel of Brisbane, which is one of the most popular landmarks and tourist attractions in the city. Just imagine how exiting a ride on the wheel will be – your kids will love it. The great swimming facilities, barbeque and picnic areas, playgrounds, takeaway shops and cafes are a part of the Parkland as well and are a huge draw cards for tourists.

Getting Hungry?

When it’s time to eat, check out River Quay. Here, there are many restaurants that have a lovely view of the Brisbane River. It is also the perfect location for a picnic, or you can simply relax in the fresh air, enjoy, and read a book. Little Stanley Street is another interesting stop, with all kinds of retail shops, but it is also an ideal dining destination, with all the bars, cafes, and restaurants around. When you want to catch a break, and have a casual meal, Little Stanley Street is the place to be.

Want to be cultured?

Don’t forget to explore Grey Street, also known as the cultural boulevard of Brisbane, where you can expect many different experiences, including cultural, leisure, culinary and artistic ones. Some of the most important cultural institutions of Queensland are located on Grey Street, such as Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, State Library of Queensland, Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art, and Queensland Performing Arts Centre. Grey Street is the home of different exhibitions and events all year. There are many retail shops, and excellent dining places.

Want accommodation near Southbank Brisbane?

As you can see, Southbank is an incredibly exciting place to be, but if you want to save money on your accommodation, and enjoy even more of what Southbank has to offer then you should consider booking your accommodation near Southbank Brisbane (rather than in Southbank itself which can cost in the hundreds per night).

Bridgewater Terraces is an excellent choice as we are located just a 15minute Ferry ride from Southbank at Kangaroo Point. By booking your accommodation near Southbank, with us at Bridgewater Terraces you will find that you save hundreds on your stay. Our rates start at just $155 per night.

Bridgewater offers affordable accommodation near Southbank Brisbane

Conclusion

Southbank is one of the most exciting and most beautiful areas of Brisbane, with many places to see and explore, such as The Parkland, River Quay, Little Stanley Street, Grey Street and more it’s no wonder why it’s so popular.

If you want to save serious money on your holiday, consider booking accommodation near Southbank with us at Bridgewater Terraces. Like our Facebook page to stay informed of all our deals and promotions!

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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.

What’s Hot in Southbank Brisbane?