Outdoors - Walking |
| Albert Street Literary Trail ".. A series of bronze plaques featuring quotes about Brisbane from the work of 32 writers. The trail features Brisbane and Queensland writers who have written about Brisbane. Quotes from Brisbane's best loved authors are included, as well as excerpts from the work of noted contemporary and critically acclaimed poets and novelists." |
| Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Brisbane City Botanic Gardens is a living museum of plant collections, displaying early heritage specimens through to present day exotic and native plantings. Tours are offered twice daily, Monday through Saturday (none on Sunday). The walk lasts approximately one hour. |
| Brisbane City Parks Admiralty Towers Howard and Queen Streets adjoining Brisbane River Anzac Square Adelaide and Ann Streets Botanic Gardens Alice and George Streets, adjoining Brisbane River Cathedral Square Ann and Wharf Streets Fig Tree Reserve Intersection of Eagle, Creek and Elizabeth Streets King Edward Park Turbot Street and Wickham Terrace King George Square Ann and Adelaide Streets Clark Lane Clark and Queen Streets Cricket Street Cricket and Hale Streets E. E. McCormick Place Roma, Saul and Skew Streets and Eagle Terrace and North Quay Roma Street Garden Roma, Turbot and upper Albert Streets Observatory Park Wickham Terrace Wickham Park Wickham Terrace and Albert Street Hardgrave Park Petrie Terrace, Countess and Secombe Streets Post Office Square Queen and Adelaide Streets, below Edward Street |
| Brisbane Forest Park ‘The Bush at Brisbane’s Doorstep’. Located at the foothills of the D’Aguilar Range stretching from Mt Coot-tha to Lake Wivenhoe. Only 20mins drive from Brisbane’s bustling centre. Wildlife centre animals include a Platypus, Carpet snake, Quolls and Sugar Gliders. Bushwalk, picnic or take a scenic drive through dry eucalypt forest to beautiful lush rainforest. Call (07) 3300 4855 for more info. |
| Brisbane Parks & Gardens Links to information about Brisbane City Council parks and gardens, including botanic gardens, dog off leash parks and Council parks that you can book for private functions. |
| Brisbane's Living Heritage History and information about the many historial places in and around Brisbane. The website also includes information about the many tours and trips, and events within the city. |
| Heritage Trails - Fortitude Valley On 20 January, 1849, the ship 'Fortitude' brought Presbyterian Minister Dr John Dunmore Lang and 256 free immigrants to Moreton Bay. These early settlers occupied the land north of Brisbane Town and named it Fortitude Valley ... (For full details and printable map click link.) |
| Heritage Trails - Riverfront This heritage trail includes two cross-river ferry trips. The trail highlights Brisbane's historic links with the river and takes in historic sites from Kangaroo Point to the city. The north side of the trail includes Custom's House and the Orient Hotel. On the south side, walkers are taken past the immigration centre, Yungaba and the restored Story Bridge Hotel |
| Piper Comanche Wreck - Brisbane Forest Park This Piper Comanche crashed in March 1977. The pilot was killed on impact. ..There is no engine, instrument panel, cockpit or undercarriage left at the site. The majority of the walk in is along a graded track which is an old forestry vehicle track.." |
| Self-guided Historical Walk around South Broadbeach Seven sites of historical interest have been selected for a walk of two hours duration. Prepared by the students of Broadbeach State School. |
| University of Queensland Established in 1910, The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia's largest and most prestigious universities, internationally acclaimed for its strengths in teaching and research. The St Lucia campus occupies a magnificent 114-hectare site on the banks of the Brisbane River, just seven kilometres from the city's heart, and features a number of heritage-listed buildings. Walking through the grounds is a relaxing, enjoyable experience. |
| Brian Ogden's Historical Walking Tours Contact 07 3217 3673 Hear about the people, places and events that make up Brisbane's dynamic history. Experience our history from the ground up. |
| City Sights and City Nights Contact 13 12 30 Hop on, hop off bus tours, featuring 19 stops at places of interest. A fun and affordable way to see the best Brisbane has to offer at your own pace. |
| Gone Walking Gonewalking is the Brisbane City Council's new walking program initiated as part of the Living in Brisbane 2010 Active and Healthy theme. The walks are held at consistent times and go for about one hour. Novice or regular walkers can join in and walks are suitable for parents with prams. Activities: Pick up a program brochure from Council libraries, Ward offices and Customer Service Centres (brochures available two weeks before the program starts) or email us. |
| Inside Out Tours Contact 07 3358 5305 Find your feet and hit the pavement. Walking tours of Brisbane with an informed and interesting commentary. |
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