What to pack for a trip to Brisbane City

So you’re planning a Brisbane holiday are you? Let me tell you that you’re certainly in for a lot of fun! Brisbane is full of natural attractions, museums, theatres, shopping malls and outdoor attractions for you to enjoy.

However before your holiday can begin, there is always what annoying question of what to pack for your trip.

Whether you’re an experienced traveller or going on your first holiday, it really does pay to do a little research and be prepared for the destination you’re about to reach.

To save you the hassle, today I’ll suggest a few essential items that you mustn’t forget. As a Brisbane City accommodation provider, I like to make sure all my guests enjoy their stay with us and packing correctly goes a long way in ensuring this.

Continue reading this article to find out everything you need to pack for your Brisbane holiday (and what you don’t). Hopefully, after reading this article, you’ll be more informed and will remember to pack everything that you need for a fantastic Brisbane holiday!

Table of Contents

1. Medical supplies and toiletries

I’m sure you’ve considered packing your essential medical supplies and toiletries for your Brisbane holiday. However, make sure to pack sunblock as well. Australia is notorious for receiving abnormally high UV radiation and sunblock is the best way to protect yourself. It only takes about 10 minutes to get sunburnt in Brisbane, so do not forget your sunblock!

Also, consider carrying insect repellents, moisturisers, basic first aid supplies, antiseptic creams and Band-Aids. These will be essential if you spend time outdoors, away from your Brisbane City accommodation and shopping areas. And believe me, you will – given that Brisbane has so many outdoor attractions for you to enjoy.

2. Weather gear, shoes and clothing

Brisbane has pleasant weather all year-round. As such, when it comes to clothing and footwear, pack comfortable items. A mix of shorts and long pants and a light jacket should suffice. If you’re visiting Brisbane in summer, be sure pack some wet weather gear and an umbrella as Brisbane often cops afternoon storms. Make sure to pack sunglasses and a hat as well.

If you’re visiting during the winter then I suggest you pack a jumper. While our winters aren’t particularly cold, it can get a little chilly if the sun isn’t out.

3. Photography equipment

Brisbane boats gorgeous scenery both in and around the city so you’ll want to make sure to remember to pack your camera. Additionally, if you’re planning on spending time out in nature, away from the comforts of your Brisbane City accommodation, then be sure to also pack extra batteries.

4. Accommodation comforts

If you’re staying in self-catered accommodation, such as the apartments here at Bridgewater Terraces, you won’t need to pack too much else.

Bridgewater Terraces offer everything ranging from towels, linen to bedding in our apartments, so you don’t need to pack any accommodation comforts. We also supply fully equipped kitchens, complete with appliances and utensils and laundry facilities. By choosing our luxurious holiday apartments as your accommodation, you’ll be able to travel light.

5. Must haves

Ok listen up; these are the ‘must have’ items to pack for your Brisbane holiday. If you pack nothing else, be sure to have lightweight luggage, comfortable footwear and lots of mosquito repellent and sunscreen.

These items will really come handy when you’re out and about exploring the city, away from your accommodation.

Conclusion:

When you’re packing for your Brisbane holiday, make sure to pack a few essentials. These include medical supplies and toiletries, wet weather gear, shoes, clothing and photography equipment. Some ‘must haves’ include comfy footwear, sunscreen and insect repellents. If you choose to stay at our self-catered Brisbane City accommodation, you won’t need to pack accommodation comforts.

Bridgewater Terraces offer spacious self-catered holiday apartments at incredibly affordable prices. We’re located in Brisbane CBD, so you’ll be centrally located and enjoy the best that the city has to offer. Moreover, our fully furnished apartments include world-class facilities to make your holiday much more memorable.

To book your accommodation with us, drop us an email at res@bridgewaterterraces.com.au. We’ll really be glad to make you a reservation.

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.