Mainland

ABOUT MAINLAND, BRISBANE:

The Brisbane river winds through Mainland, Brisbane and makes it more of a river city than a coastal one. The capital of Queensland, Brisbane city was built up as a penal colony but after it hosted the Commonwealth Games and Expo, the Mainland shot into prominence as an exciting riverfront tourist destination in the 1980s.From the Mainland, ,you can head out to Brisbane's many islands. Brisbane's Mainland certainly is not far behind its numerous subtropical islands when it comes to holidaying in style.

TO REACH MAINLAND, BRISBANE:

Fly in at Brisbane Airport. Take Airtrain to reach Central Business District fastest. Alternatively, take a bus to various destinations on the Mainland. To get around on the Mainland, take Citycat, the commuter vessel on the water, or buses.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO ON THE MAINLAND, BRISBANE:

Mainland, Brisbane boasts a blend of the classical and contemporary, with a vibrant nightlife and architectural delights existing side by side. Don't miss out on these tourist attractions on the Mainland:

• The Riverfront : Amble along the walkway on the bank of Brisbane river and take in the City Botanic Gardens. ( link to page on City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane )Check out the Sunday Craft Market organized Sundays by the Riverside Center. Wine and dine at Eagle Street Pier .

• Central Business District : Popularly called CBD, the commercial center of the Mainland boasts a magnificent City Hall. Check out the Old Windmill and Observatory built in 1828, one of the oldest of Brisbane's buildings. Parliament House in the French Renaissance style showcases Brisbane's architectural splendor.

• South Bank Parklands : Opposite CBD, this destination is a tourist hit due to beautiful parklands and a man-made beach.

• ANZAC Square :The War Memorial Center of Queensland is on the Mainland, Brisbane( link to page on ANZAC Square, Brisbane )

• Brisbane has wonderful parklands where you could relax, like Roma Street Park, and New Farm Park. ( link to page on Brisbane Parks and Gardens )

ENTRTAINMENT, WINING AND DINING:

• Fortitude Valley, home to the elite, is a hep place for some naughty fun.

• Chinatown with its numerous nightclubs and restaurants has amazing Asian cuisine options.

• CBD at night comes alive with fantastic nightclubs and bars.

• Check out the Belgian beer Café Brussels, one of the beer gardens in the inner city.

SHOPPING: From the open-air Queen Street Mall, or the hep Fortitude Valley to night and weekend markets on Little Stanley Street, Brisbane's Mainland has them all!

WHERE TO STAY:

Pamper yourself at these exclusive hotels and resorts on the Mainland, Brisbane:
Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Resort and Spa( 395 rooms,villas and suites)
Radisson Treetops Resort ( 20 suites, 238 rooms)
Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa (15 guest rooms)
The Hilton Cairns (15 suites and 263 rooms)
Peppers Bloomsfield Lodge ( 17 guest rooms)
And of course there's the stately Conrad Treasury Casino for a complete Brisbane experience)
Come to Mainland, Brisbane and have fun the Aussie way!