Seeing Brisbane, By Foot, By Car Or By Ferry
Brisbane is a compact city which is easy to explore on foot. Maps are available from most hotels and information centers. There is excellent self guided heritage trails and riverside pathways on both sides of the river. A mangrove walkway meanders along the Botanic Gardens riverbank. Public transport in Brisbane includes buses, commuter trains and ferries. City Cat ferries service some of the most popular locations including South Bank, Eagle Street, Riverside, Dockside, New Farm and Kangaroo Point. The two main points of departure are in Eagle Street, but there are various stopping off points along the river. Tour boats supply a commentary and lunch or dinner.
The most economical way to travel on all Brisbane’s public transport if you are making several journeys is with a Rover ticket, available from Administration Centre. This offers unlimited travel for a day, week or month depending on the tickets duration. Another flexible and economical way to see the city is on a City Sights Tram-Bus Tour , an open sided bus which runs a regular shuttle service around all Brisbane’s main sights and attractions. There is a standard fare and you can get on and off whenever you choose. To get back on a Tram-Bus, simply hail one from one of the city Sights clearly signposted tram stops and show your ticket.
Brisbane’s City Bus travels around the centre of the city, where as the Cityxpress buses travel the suburbs area. All types of buses run run until midnight. Commercially operated tour companies also offer coach tours of the city at night. All buses stop at the Queen Street Bus Station near the Myer Centre.
The heart of Brisbane’s Central Business district shopping area is the pedestrian Queen Street Mall. The large Myer Centre is at its core and contains department stores and more than 200 individual .There is also a dining court and food hall offering a variety of international fast food. Both are crowded with office workers at lunchtimes. Other shopping arcades, all in the Queen Street Mall are Broadway on the Mall, Brisbane Arcade and Rose Arcade .The Wintergarden has fashion and jewelry.
For those who prefer more exclusive boutique style shopping, inner suburbs such as Paddington and Milton have a range of interesting small shops, arts and crafts galleries and bookshops. Australian Opals including those found in Queensland are tax free to international visitors and are available from a few specialist stores such as Quilpie Opals. Aboriginal Artifacts can be found in Aboriginal Creations. Eagle Street is a popular weekend market site and is the best place to go for good-value local arts and crafts.
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