BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

Experience the best of Brisbane – the ‘River City’ – on this tour, which takes us along the winding picturesque Brisbane River, through the lively South Bank Parklands, and up to the city’s favourite vantage point, Mount Coot-tha.

Queensland’s busy capital city is positively buzzing with energy, and ready to give other cities a run for their money. Brisbane’s casual atmosphere, distinctive architecture and sub-tropical ambience set it apart, but it’s the abundance of things to see and do which gives it an extra dimension.

Boarding Brisbane’s most relaxing mode of public transport – a high-speed City Cat – we will cruise along the scenic Brisbane River, and take in all that Australia’s third largest and most progressive city has to offer. We shall pass by exclusive residential developments and numerous leafy parks and gardens on our journey, before arriving at South Bank. This lush, sub-tropical, 17 hectare parkland includes Australia’s only man-made beach and lagoon in the heart of the city, rainforest walks, picnic and barbecue areas, water features, a picturesque riverfront promenade, and even a Nepalese Pagoda. We can enjoy approximately 30 minutes of free time in this ambient riverside location, with its street entertainers, pubs and cafes. South Bank is also home to the Queensland Art Gallery, Performing Arts Centre, Queensland Museum and the State Library of Queensland – all within a short walk from the ferry stop.

Following our free time, we board our coach and continue onto Mount Coot-tha for panoramic views of the city and surrounds. On a clear day it is possible to see as far as the Glass House Mountains to the north, the Gold Coast Hinterland to the south and Moreton and Stradbroke Islands to the east. We can enjoy a short photo stop here before we travel back through the city.

On our way back to our ship, we shall pass by the historical buildings of Parliament House, the Treasury Building/Conrad Casino, Customs House and City Hall.

TOUR NOTES: Walking on this tour will be during photo stops and free time, so is much to passengers’ own discretion. Places of interest may be visited in a different order to that described. Views from Mount Coot-tha are obviously dependent on the weather. The ferry that we will be using is non-exclusive to Fred Olsen passengers and will offer no commentary.

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