Southbank – Sunrise Today…

Queensland Ballet Gala Performance

I went to see the Gala Performance of Queensland Ballet at QPAC at Southbank. The trains were on strike, so I went on the buses and it took 3 hours to get to QPAC for the show. Southbank was very beautiful and I walked down the path to where the Wheel was, and QPAC wasContinue reading “Queensland Ballet Gala Performance”

Brisbane River Walk at Southbank

You can walk along Brisbane River on both sides. One side has Southbank, which starts around the Kurilpa Bridge, the William Jolly Bridge and continues along past Victoria Bridge, then the Captain Cook Bridge, the Goodwill Bridge, the Story Bridge, and the Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Each Area has its own beauty and character. The RiverContinue reading “Brisbane River Walk at Southbank”

Morning Walk Southbank Cultural Precinct

Maritime Museum at Southbank…Howard Smith and his yacht,’ Happy’ built by Benford

http://www.maritimemuseum.com.au/ John Guzzwell made yachting history when he sailed back into Victoria, B.C., in 1959 aboard Trekka. He had set a record for the smallest boat on a solo circumnavigation that stood for many years. In recent years several sailors have set out to break his record and at least one has succeeded. The amazingContinue reading “Maritime Museum at Southbank…Howard Smith and his yacht,’ Happy’ built by Benford”

100 things to do in Brisbane…many free things to do in Brisbane and surrounds

Tour Brisbane Town Hall…Take a tour of the newly renovated Brisbane City Hall. At the top of the clock tower you’ll discover the colorful history of the building. Visit the Museum at the Town Hall and Art Gallery..free Tour to the Clock Tower…every 15 minutes and the view is amazing Explore the sculptures in KingContinue reading “100 things to do in Brisbane…many free things to do in Brisbane and surrounds”

Southbank across the River

Again I booked at the Mercure for the view and they gave me this view which I find amazing. From here I see the motorway below, the cats on the River, and the lights across at Southbank in the night. I also get the sunset every evening… The panorama shows the Bridge on either endContinue reading “Southbank across the River”