Bored in Brisbane?

Bored in Brisbane?

Here are some of our favourite places to go:

Somewhere Special to Eat:

Bretts Wharf Restaurant
http://www.brettswharf.com.au/
Bretts Wharf Restaurant in Hamilton is a renowned Brisbane seafood restaurant situated on the original site of the historic Hamilton wharves. It is one of the best known and most highly regarded restaurants in Brisbane.

Executive Chef Alastair McLeod is passionate about local seasonal produce. His contemporary menus reflect his commitment to quality fresh seafood, in particular, fish served simply, and a carefully selected and matched wine list including fine examples of Queensland wine.

Somewhere to cuddle a Koala:

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
http://www.koala.net/
Recently voted one of the 'Top 10 Zoos in the World" by AOL, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane, Australia, is the world's first and largest koala sanctuary, with over 130 koalas. Cuddle a koala anytime, handfeed kangaroos and encounter a large variety of Aussie wildlife, all in beautiful, natural settings. Pamper yourself silly:

Garth Day Spa
http://www.garthdayspa.com.au/
The contemporary Garth Day Spa menu and environment has been created for both men and women, finding the ultimate relaxation for today's hectic lifestyle...
Garth Day Spa is located at The London Quarter, Shop 4, 36 Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe QLD 4005.
Pet a Dolphin:

Tangalooma Island Resort
http://www.tangalooma.com/
Escape to beautiful Moreton Bay with a scenic cruise that in just over an hour will bring you to the crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches of Tangalooma Island Resort.
Check out the details and itinerary for the Dolphin Adventure Tour here: Dolphin Adventure TourThrow yourself out of an airplane:


Skydive Ramblers
http://www.skydiveforfun.com/
Skydive Ramblers at Coolum and Toogoolawah offers everything skydiving; Learn to Skydive lessons for beginners, both the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) skydiving course and the Static Line (S/L) parachute school; tandem jumps, night tandems, plus fun jumping for experienced skydivers including night jumping, instructor and packing ratings.

Fancy a drink - wine or beer your choice:

Sirromet Winery
http://www.sirromet.com/
Sirromet Winery offers wine and tasting tours, restaurant services and lots of bottles of wine for sale out at Mount Cotton.

XXXX Alehouse Brewery
http://www.xxxx.com.au/
The XXXX Ale House and Brewery Tours provide an unbeatable way to experience an Australian icon up close and discover its proud legend.

Hungry again?


Rydges, South Bank
http://www.rydges.com/hotel/0/RQSOUT/Rydges-South-Bank-Brisbane.htm
Check out the Seafood Buffet at Rydges Hotel, South Bank

Wet Weather Days

Wet Weather Day Ideas

Shop, immerse yourself or get seriously wet!

The forecast for the weekend involves rain, and possibly lots of it. So I thought you might be able to use some wet weather day ideas, especially those who were expecting Queensland's famous sunny days.

Stay dry

Brisbane has many fantastic indoor shopping spots. Malls can be found in many of the suburbs and stock many of the big brands including many Australian brands. For one of the biggest of you should visit Westfield Chermside. You can visit literally hundreds of different stores, check out new movies, and eat at restaurants, cafes or fast food stores.

Immerse yourself

For a different wet weather option, embrace the water without getting wet at Mooloolaba Aquarium on the Sunshine Coast. The 2.5 million litre Oceanarium with its 80 metre transparent tunnel provides opportunities to see sharks, rays, tropical fish, underwater plant life and much more form a unique, and dry, perspective. Other attractions include shark dives and seal swims amongst others.

Get wet

Embrace the rain! It's still warm and we are not aspirins, so for those who want to get out there - get wet and stay wet. Visit Wet 'n Wild on the Gold Coast, go swimming at South Bank, grab a raincoat and explore the rainforest and other gardens at Mt Cootha botanical gardens, just get out there and explore.