Lonely Planet Pocket Brisbane & the Gold Coast
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Lonely Planet Pocket Brisbane & the Gold Coast

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Lonely Planet Pocket Brisbane & the Gold Coast

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Publisher
Lonely Planet
Year
2017
eBook ISBN
9781787012158
Print ISBN
9781786577009

South Bank

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South Bank Parkland | MARTIN VALIGURSKY/SHUTTERSTOCK ©
While Brisbane's CBD obsesses with trade and governance, cross-river South Bank dedicates itself to cultural institutions and the finer things in life. Adding a deep shade of green are the South Park Parklands, a riverside oasis of beachside lounging and weekend market stalls. West End is an enclave of cool, laced with arty cafes, indie bookshops, microbreweries and music venues.

The Sights in a Day

MWhile South Bank is all about major sights, West End's forte is its eclectic street life, bars, shops and live music. Start in the former, crossing over from central Brisbane on the striking Kurilpa Bridge. A quick walk away are the epic murals of the Pillars Project. Once you've decided on your favourite head back to the riverfront and spend an hour or two exploring the stellar Gallery of Modern Art. Next door is the architecturally intriguing State Library of Queensland, while next to it is the Queensland Art Gallery, GOMA's more traditional sibling.
RConsider lunching at Gauge or Julius, then take a post-prandial stroll at the nearby South Bank Parklands. Recharged, head southwest to Boundary and Vulture Sts, the buzzing heart of West End. Soak up the neighbourhood's alternative vibe, browsing books, indie comics and crates of cult-status records.
NIf you just can't face leaving, don't. West End's bounty of eateries, bars an...

Table of contents

  1. Table of Contents
  2. Welcome to Brisbane & the Gold Coast
  3. Top Sights
  4. Local Life
  5. Day Planner
  6. Need to Know
  7. Brisbane and the Gold Coast Neighbourhoods
  8. Central Brisbane
  9. D'Aguilar National Park
  10. South Bank
  11. Fortitude Valley
  12. New Farm
  13. Kangaroo Point & Woolloongabba
  14. Gold Coast Theme Parks
  15. Surfers Paradise & Main Beach
  16. Burleigh Heads & Currumbin
  17. An Evening in Coolangatta
  18. The Best of Brisbane & the Gold Coast
  19. Survival Guide
  20. Behind the Scenes
  21. Our Writers