Exploring The Market Experience In Brisbane Australia
March 31, 2010 by Kathy Smith
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From food to designer clothing, if you enjoy to shop the markets in Brisbane are the place for you.
Rocklea Sunday Discovery Markets have a variety of bargains such as second hand books, handmade soap, cupcakes and gourmet dog treats. It is all undercover and includes a large selection of breakfast options. Other stalls include: Plants, antiques and collectibles, homemade goods, second hand clothing, toys, CDs and DVDs. This is a great way to spend a relaxing Sunday morning with the shopping bargains and the live music.
City Farmers Market, located outside of Reddacliff Place, in front of Brisbane Square takes place every Wednesday from 11am till 6pm. Here you will find bread, freshly made pasta, rich quiches, frittatas and pies. There are also many organic and gluten free items. They also have divine selections of cheeses, dips, olives, and cupcakes, fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables.
The Young Designer Markets is an addition to the Sunday Lifestyle Market, on Ernest Street. It features Brisbane’s promising designers and artists who sell locally designed and made goods. Designers to watch for are Mike Harris from SUGOI, who uses natural cotton with a mix of prints inspired by Brisbane’s summer months, music and more. Sasha and Troy Strebe, from DEBRIS BLANC, offer handmade, one-of-a-kind jeans.
On the second Sunday of each month, at Showground’s, you can enjoy the Mount Tamborine Market. With plenty of space to browse and a performance stage it is the perfect atmosphere for all. It is also family friendly, offering pony rides and a children’s play area. Here you will find fresh produce, plants, herbs and flowers, arts and crafts and clothing for sale. Witches Chase Cheese Outlet and Mount Tamborine Boutique Brewery are also not too far, so you can visit them after the market and make it a great day out with friends and family.
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Amazing Vacations At Affordable Brisbane City Accommodation
March 14, 2010 by Jamie Horne
Filed under Destinations
The city of Brisbane is the state capital of Queensland located on the eastern side of Australia. It is the gateway to Queensland’s tropical north, but also offers its own fair share of sites and interests for tourists to the city. Many are attracted to Brisbane for its climate and laid back atmosphere.
While staying in the city you will find that there is lots of cheap Brisbane city accommodation. You can find backpacker’s hostels, the full range of hotel accommodation, short term leases and apartments – whatever you are looking for it is there and you are likely to find promotions and discounts offered throughout the year.
Once you have booked into your cheap Brisbane city accommodation, you should begin to investigate the city. The perfect place to start is in the Queen Street Mall. This is the epicentre of the CBD where the bulk of the shopping and department stores are located. There are several arcades that have all manner of shops and you will find anything your heart desires here from souvenirs to chic brand labels.
On Queen Street you will also find many dining places that span the spectrum of budgets. Services such as currency exchanges, banks, tourist information and travel agencies are all located on Queen Street. The mall is also filled with buskers and street entertainers.
From the mall head towards the Brisbane River and jump on a City Cat. This is a ferry that transports people up and down the river, but it is also a fabulous way to get a scenic river cruise for just a few dollars. It will take you as far up the river as the University of Queensland and then back down river. Get off at Southbank, which is a big parklands located on the other side of the CBD. There is an artificial beach for relaxing bathing and many cafes and restaurants. Across from Southbank is the Qld Museum, which has plenty of fascinating information about Queensland’s history.
When you are back in the CBD you should head over to the botanical gardens, which are a peaceful place to wander and see some of Queensland’s unique flora. Around the botanical gardens there are also some delightful examples of Queensland colonial architecture done primarily in sandstone. One of the best examples is the Treasury Casino, which is located in the old state treasury department building.
At the weekends there is a sprawling and interesting market at Riverside in the CBD. It is a great place to wander and pick up souvenirs and many different locally produced goods. A wander around New Farm Park a little further down the river is lovely and it can be combined with a visit to the Powerhouse Museum in the park grounds, which has a great cultural schedule on offer. For more of Brisbane’s cafe culture head to West End where there are quirky and fun cafes as well as delicious restaurants.
Whether you are staying for a vacation or just passing through, there is a lot to see and do while staying in cheap Brisbane city accommodation. Enjoy the weather and make sure you sample some of the amazing food that Brisbane is famous for.
Brisbane is a great city that welcomes people from everywhere to enjoy the city. People on a budget will have no problem finding cheap Brisbane city accommodation that will allow you to enjoy a great vacation! The Brisbane CBD accommodation can benefit your pocketbook now!
Top Brisbane Bed And Breakfast Accommodations In Brisbane
February 17, 2010 by Kathy Smith
Filed under Destinations
Although many tend to lean towards the five star accommodations while they are planning there vacations there is an accommodation that is so quaint, it makes for the perfect romantic setting. A stay at a Bed and Breakfast is a unique choice in accommodations and they are often overlooked when searching the web. This is due mostly because they do not appear with other accommodations and also because many never think to look for a Bed and Breakfast during their searches.
There are many incredible Bed & Breakfasts to stay at in Brisbane and it can be a nice break from that metropolitan feel of things when you are staying in an antique styled room with a comfy quilt on the bed, almost allowing you to feel as if you have stepped away from city life for a bit, but still allowing you the convenience of staying right in the heart of the city.
Although many think of a Bed and Breakfast as a backpacks hostel, this is not the case of the ones that are found in the Brisbane region. The Bed and Breakfast accommodations that are found throughout Brisbane are much more elaborate than those that are found around the country. Some of the top Bed and Breakfast accommodations in Brisbane include Elton B&B, the Kensington B&B, and the Fern Cottage B&B. All of these accommodations offer cottages and cabins that are wonderfully designed at a price affordable for a low budget vacation.
Wotif is a site that can offer the discerning traveler more when it comes to choices for accommodations in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and the Hinterland. On this site you can choose the type of accommodations you are interested in including bed and breakfast accommodations and backpacker hostels as well. There are many options to choose from, and this type of site may just help you find some of the accommodations that you had not yet considered at prices that you won’t believe.
So be sure to check out Wotif when booking your Brisbane reservations and look for some alternative accommodations. Places like Bed & Breakfasts can provide you with some of the most amazing accommodations at the absolute best prices.
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Places To Visit In Brisbane
January 26, 2010 by Kathy Smith
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Named after the 19th century ship, SS Fortitude, this suburb retains much of its heritage. At one time Fortitude Valley was known for its brothels, gambling dens and questionable people. Today you can now find renovated Queenslander style houses and brand new high-rise apartment blocks amongst the old buildings. The warehouses and wool stores are being converted into trendy inner-city residences and it is now one of Brisbane’s most popular destinations.
If you enjoy a peaceful environment you may want to pass on Fortitude Valley. This is the place to be when you are trying to get out of suburbia and live a more fashionable life. If you go to Brunswick Street you can find nightclubs, bars and cafe.
The Valley as it is affectionately known is still home to many private art galleries and artists studios .The creative hub is Judith Wrights Centre of Contemporary Art. Ann Street which runs across Brunswick Street has an older feel to it but offers cutting-edge fashion and new pubs and bars such as the GPO (a bar in the former Fortitude Valley Post Office).
The “Valley” is popular with the younger generation because of its thriving Chinatown and fabulous restaurants. 70% of all households, being only 1 km from Brisbane’s city center, consist of couples without children. You will find that the accommodations they live in are apartments, as there are very few detached houses left in the area.
Five of the best restaurants to enjoy while in the Valley are:
Garuva Hidden Tranquility restaurant and Bar- a fabulous rainforest foyer leading to private tables with delicacies such as Shark fin and Chinese Roast Beef
Vietnamese restaurant- a no-nonsense restaurant offering exquisite food
Monsoon- Asian and Australian style foods in a modern restaurant
Sunbar Restaurant and Lounge- A sophisticated and fashionable place to enjoy your evening
Mellinos- The best pizza and pasta around.
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Taking A Little Bit Of Brisbane On Your Travel To The Queensland
December 11, 2009 by Kathy Smith
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Queensland is a vast region encompassing not only Brisbane but also the areas of the Sunshine Coast , Tropical North Queensland and the Gold Coast. Many people target only one specific area on holiday in Queensland , but once you invest in the airfare and enter this beautiful region, it seems truly a shame to limit your sightseeing to only one section of this diverse area.
Most flights out of the region come through the Brisbane airport and that being the case, it seems only wise to venture out and see Brisbane before moving on to your destination. After all, you are there anyway, and Brisbane is such a unique city with lots to do, that to spend a day or two touring Brisbane before moving on, just seems to make the most sense.
There are plenty of things to see and do while you are visiting in Brisbane. You can catch a show, shop at many of the exquisite boutiques. Spend the day walking through an art exhibit or dining at one of the many fine dinning establishments or a sidewalk cafe. You can also experience some of the most wonderful nightlife you have ever enjoyed. The Story Bridge tour is another must do while you are in Brisbane. This tour take you on a climb to the top of a historic bridge, where you can look out over Queensland and the city of Brisbane. These tours are available all hours of the day and night, therefore you can enjoy the view as the sun rise, set or even in teh nighttime when the lights of the city are picturesque.
Even after seeing all that Brisbane offers, there is still time to visit the other areas in this region. Queensland offers some of the most diverse areas found anywhere, making it easy to find something that everyone on your trip can enjoy.
If you have the opportunity to spend a few days in Brisbane , at the Sunshine and Gold Coasts as well as in the Tropical North Queensland region, do it. You will find many incredible hotels and accommodations that fit any budget and by renting a vehicle you can easily spend a few days in each location. This will provide you with the opportunity of a lifetime.
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