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Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
| 10 Minutes
Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets, South Bank, Brisbane, Brisbane, QLD(AUS) 4101
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is a world-class venue over three levels, purpose-built to provide superb flexibility and versatility under one roof. The Centre offers a comprehensive range of fully integrated in-house services delivered by our team of experienced professionals whose commitment to excellence extends across all events.
GoMa - Gallery of Modern Art
| 10 Minutes
Stanley Place, South Bank, Brisbane, QLD(AUS) 4101
The Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) is just a short walk across the Victoria Bridge from the Brisbane CBD. GoMA and the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) are located within easy walking distance of each other (150m apart), with entrances to both on Stanley Place. They are part of the Cultural Centre, close to the city centre and South Bank Parklands.
The home of theatre in Queensland. Shows that have featured include, Chicago, Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon and most recently Andrew Lldoyd Webbers - Cats.
Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall has long been considered the centre of fashion and retail in Queensland. This vibrant shopping and lifestyle precinct lies at the heart of Brisbane City and is arguably Australia’s most successful pedestrian mall, playing host to over 26 million visitors a year.
The Queen Street Mall offers an unrivalled mix of local, national and international labels and flagship stores. Some 700+ retailers have made their homes here – many enjoy mall and street frontage, others are tucked away inside world-class centres and heritage-listed arcades.
A visit to the Queen Street Mall guarantees a complete leisure encounter. Restaurants, cafes, bars, cinemas, salons and day spas, 5-star hotels and a grand casino sit right on the mall. A five minute stroll will see you exploring Brisbane City’s galleries and museums, parklands and our gorgeous riverside.
South Bank Parklands
| 10 Minutes
Stanley St, South Bank, Brisbane, QLD(AUS) 4101
If you only have a couple of hours to see and do something in Brisbane, then it’s always a safe bet that South Bank will keep you happy and entertained. Situated beside the Brisbane River on the site of Expo 88, South Bank is the playground and meeting spot for everyone in Brisbane, where we gather for big events, fireworks, cultural shows and fun in all seasons. It’s a must-see spot for all visitors and the place that residents return to again and again.
State Library of Queensland
| 10 Minutes
Stanley Place, South Bank, South Brisbane, QLD(AUS) 4101
The State Library provides access to more than 45,000 online photographic images and manuscripts and more than 5,500 online magazine and journal titles.
The State Library operates as a hub to a network of more than 330 library service points (including a growing number of Indigenous Knowledge Centres), in partnership with Local Government and Community Councils for the delivery of library services. Queenslanders make some 18 million visits to public libraries each year, with approximately 1.8 million registered as members.
