How to Best Spend $100 in Brisbane - Bridgewater Terraces

How do you spend just $100 in Brisbane and still get a full and wonderful experience? Brisbane is a beautiful city with lots to do. There are so many fun activities and places to go, and if all you plan to spend is $100, it could easily get confusing. Fact is, there are several great places you can go to have fun that don’t cost a lot.

Before you spend all your $100 in the one place, take a few moments to read my suggested itinerary below. I’ll share with you, six different things you can do in Brisbane that are very affordable. In fact, you can comfortably spread your 100 bucks across all these activities and still come away with some change.

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Visit the Planetarium

Give yourself the gift of an experience of a lifetime with a visit to the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. Get up close and personal with the stars and gaze upon the wonders of the milky way. It is a truly amazing experience and if you are content with gazing at the stars, it’s one that won’t cost you a dollar. However, if you are searching for something more, you can attend a show in the Cosmic Skydome or pick up tickets to one of the many events for less than $16.

Cost – $15.80

See the Marvel Exhibition at GOMA

Marvel

The largest marvel exhibition ever is right at GOMA, in Brisbane, till September 3 2017. There is no way you can visit Brisbane and not see the Marvel Exhibition, that would be so wrong. Get to see classic Marvel heroes and comic characters like Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Black Widow and so many others.

Always wanted to get close to Captain America’s shield or Thor’s hammer? Now’s your chance. The Marvel Exhibition will give you an opportunity to get immersed in the world of Marvel.

Cost – $25

Go Abseiling

Walk on the wild side and go abseiling at the Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Let the sheer beauty of the landscape seep into your consciousness when you are at the top of the cliffs and then experience the exhilarating rush as you literally step off those cliffs. You will be guided by qualified and experienced instructors and all the safety gear you need will be provided. The great thing about abseiling is that you don’t need to be a pro to do it. Whether you are a pro or a beginner, it will be an experience you will be talking about for a very long time.

Best of all, if you’re staying with us at Bridgewater Terraces, then you won’t have to pay for any transport either. The Kangaroo Point Cliffs are a short 1km walk from our apartments.

Cost – $49

Explore New Farm

New Farm is a lovely suburb to explore and you can easily fill in half-a-day to a day there without it costing a cent. Visit New Farm Park and have a relaxing picnic or take a trip to the New Farm Farmers Markets. One market you certainly shouldn’t miss is Jan Power’s Powerhouse Farmer’s Markets. It is organised by Jan Power and is held every Saturday from 6am-12pm. Meet Brisbane’s grassroots community as you browse the fresh and organic farm produce on display. You might even find something that tickles your taste buds, but whether you do or not, it’s great fun either way.

Cost – Free

Cycle around Brisbane

Take the scenic route around the Brisbane River on a bike. There are several bicycle paths you can take and the picturesque view on the way make it totally worth your while. Enjoy the fresh air, the beautiful scenery and the sheer fun of cycling around Brisbane. This is an activity you can do solo, with a partner or with a group. And if you have kids that are old enough to cycle as well, it is something the whole family can do together. Many of our guests choose this activity when going to-and-from Kangaroo Point and South Bank for their daily activities. You’ll find a bike hire station at Captain Burk Park.

Cost – $2

There you have it – a full filled itinerary that will cost you less than $100! And, if you’re looking for ways to save money for your holiday, then be sure to read this article.

Conclusion

Brisbane is a great holiday destination and it caters to different budgets. You don’t have to spend a ton of money to have fun in the city. I’ve listed some of the best ways to spend $100 in Brisbane and if you are staying with us at Bridgewater Terrace, then you’ll have no trouble getting to these destinations on foot – especially if you go abseiling, it’s in Kangaroo Point, which is where our holiday apartments are located.

If you haven’t already booked any accommodation in Brisbane, then do consider our holiday apartments. With apartments from a little as $150 per night, we offer affordable accommodation in a convenient location. Click here to check availability for your stay.

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.