South Bank is Brisbane’s well loved hotspot. By day you can expect to see families relaxing by the beach and picnicing in the stunning parklands. By night the streets of South Bank come alive with adults wining and dining their way through upmarket pubs, restaurants and bars. Whatever you’re agenda, South Bank is one of Brisbane’s must see locations. The great news? It can be an adventure as cheap or as expensive as you like. Today I visited South Bank to see how far $50 could get me. Check out what I got up to below!
GETTING THERE
South Bank is located in Brisbane’s CBD and is a highly accessible location. Whether you have your own means of transport or are relying on trains, buses or city cats to commute, South Bank has a range of transport options to suit your needs. To incorporate exercise into your trip, South Bank also offers several walking and bicycle trails.
COST: Parking rates start from $10 an hour. Public transport daily ticket rates start from $4.80 for non GO-Card holders.
STANLEY STREET PLAZA MARKETS
COST: Parking rates start from $10 an hour. Public transport daily ticket rates start from $4.80 for non GO-Card holders.
STANLEY STREET PLAZA MARKETS
The Stanley Street Plaza Markets are one of the highlights of South Bank offering locals and tourists alike a chance to wander the stalls spending as little or as much as you like! Vendors sell anything from home make lemonade for $2.50 to amazing smelling candles by Cracking Candle Co. For the ladies there is a large range of upmarket boutique clothing and for the men there are lots of odds and ends for purchase to add to your man sheds.
OPERATING TIMES: Friday: 5pm – 9pm, Saturday: 10am – 9pm and Sunday: 9am – 4pm.
COST: Free!
LUNCH IN THE PARKLANDS
OPERATING TIMES: Friday: 5pm – 9pm, Saturday: 10am – 9pm and Sunday: 9am – 4pm.
COST: Free!
LUNCH IN THE PARKLANDS
Everywhere you look in South Bank there are restaurants, cafes, take out joints and mobile food vendors. After strolling the parklands I got a whiff of South Bank Kebabs and did not look back. Grab yourself a tastebud delight then find a quiet spot under a tree or under the warm Australian sun!
COST: $9 for the best chicken doner burger I’ve had in Australia!
QUEENSLAND MUSEUM
COST: $9 for the best chicken doner burger I’ve had in Australia!
QUEENSLAND MUSEUM
The Queensland Museum is located on the corner of Grey and Melbourne Street. If you’re visiting in the coming months it is hard to miss with the incredible life like 10 metre Brachiosaurus out front! Head inside to discover Queensland’s incredible history. Explore our breathtaking coral reefs and marine life, pay tribute to our WWII solider’s, discover the history of bicycles in Australia and broaden your knowledge of fossils. If you’re visiting soon be sure to check out the Dinosaur Discovery Exhibit which is currently at the Museum until October 5 2015.
COST: Free!*
*Entry to the Dinosaur Discovery is $15 for adults & $12 for children
RELAX BY THE BEACH
COST: Free!*
*Entry to the Dinosaur Discovery is $15 for adults & $12 for children
RELAX BY THE BEACH
There is something incredibly surreal about relaxing by the beach with sky scrapers lining the skyline. With stunning scenery, white squeaky sand and life guards patrolling year round it is easy to see why over 11 million tourists like myself visit each year! So grab your bathers and find yourself a little slice of paradise. Don’t forget to slip, slop, slap!
COST: Free!
ICE-CREAM
COST: Free!
ICE-CREAM
Maybe it is because I am instantly drawn to ice cream parlours but I couldn’t help but notice it is impossible to avoid them in South Bank. With my lack of self control I embraced New Zealand Natural ice-cream and indulged on 3 scoops of heaven. Chocolate ecstasy is easily my favourite pick as it is deliciously mouthwatering. Money well spent!
COST: $7 for 3 scoops of mouthwatering New Zealand ice-cream!
TODAY’S TOTAL?
Parking, lunch, snacks and ice-cream came to $39.50 for two people!
Over to you! What are your favourite spots to explore in South Bank?
COST: $7 for 3 scoops of mouthwatering New Zealand ice-cream!
TODAY’S TOTAL?
Parking, lunch, snacks and ice-cream came to $39.50 for two people!
Over to you! What are your favourite spots to explore in South Bank?