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Fort Lytton Lytton Fort Lytton is an important historic site, built in 1881 and used for the defence of Brisbane until the end of the Second World War. It is a wonderful opportunity to explore a typical nineteenth century fortress concealed behind grassy embankments and surrounded by a water-filled moat.

Chung Tian Temple Priestdale Chung Tian Temple was constructed using traditional Chinese architecture in 1992. Surrounded by nature, the Temple provides a peaceful and culturally beautiful venue for the community to celebrate their multicultural diversity and multi-faith harmony through Humanistic Buddhism.

Opal Jewellery Brisbane City Opal Jewellery showroom, when you want something a little bit different come and visit them. They have a wonderful opal display where people can come and learn all about Queensland opal.

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Whiteside The Pine Rivers Heritage Museum is set amongst the graceful landscape of Old Petrie Town, just to the north of Brisbane. Staff encourage visitors to explore the historic character of the Pine Rivers district through their permanent and ever-changing special displays.

St Johns Cathedral Brisbane St John's Anglican Cathedral is a true example of 19th century Gothic-Revival architecture, designed in 1888 by John Loughborough Pearson.

Moreton Island Lighthouse Moreton Island Moreton Island Lighthouse was the first lighthouse built in Queensland. The tower is built on a rare rocky promontory on a sand island and is constructed of sandstone quarried on Moreton Island.

Ormiston House Ormiston Heritage listed Ormiston House is one of the finest examples of colonial architecture in Queensland. It is situated on the shores of Moreton Bay, with spectacular views out to the sparkling waters of the bay. Built in 1862 by Captain the Hon.

Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway Co-op Ltd Ipswich City Bring the Family for a ride in the vintage Swanbank Steam Train along the Swanbank Branch Line at the Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway Co-op Ltd! Travel in timber carriages that...

Brisbane Convention And Exhibition Centre South Brisbane The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre is Australia’s most awarded venue and has been officially ranked among the world’s top three convention centres on three separate occasions.

Commissariat Stores Brisbane Built by convicts in 1829, the Commissariat Store is one of the oldest buildings in Brisbane and today houses a museum where you can explore many interesting artefacts and Brisbane...

Rathdowney Alpaca Farm Rathdowney Rathdowney Alpaca Farm is situated six kilometres from nature's unspoiled Mt.

Mercy Heritage Centre Brisbane Step into the atmospheric Mercy Heritage Centre and explore the life and work of the Sisters of Mercy in one of Brisbane’s oldest surviving buildings.

Museum Of Brisbane Brisbane The Museum of Brisbane has become a place to contemplate contemporary culture, heritage and humankind - especially as it relates to Brisbane and our social history.

The Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts Fortitude Valley Modern art has long been an area of focus in Brisbane. The Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Art is home to the Institute of Modern Art, founded in 1975, which continues to deliver programs dedicated to emerging and established artists.

Redcliffe Museum Redcliffe The Redcliffe Museum tells the story of Redcliffe and its community, including: its European history since 1799, Queensland’s first European settlement in 1824-25, Indigenous culture and maritime history.

Old Beenleigh Town Beenleigh The newly-refurbished Old Beenleigh Town tells the story of how Beenleigh and the surrounding districts were formed. It has more than 20 historically significant buildings onsite, including Beenleigh's first church, school, post office and jail. All of the buildings are like mini-museums.

Roma Street Parkland Brisbane This oasis in the heart of Brisbane is a must see destination.

Ipswich Art Gallery Ipswich City The Ipswich Art Gallery is located just 40 kilometres west of Brisbane in a restored colonial building in the heart of Ipswich Central Business District.

Old Government House Brisbane Old Government House is recognised as one of Queensland's most important heritage sites. The building recently underwent a AUD15 million restoration and is now open to the public as a House museum.

Boondall Wetlands Reserve Moreton Bay And Islands Boondall Wetlands lies on the edge of Moreton Bay between Nudgee Beach, Boondall and Shorncliffe and includes more than 1000 hectares of tidal flats, mangroves, saltmarshes, melaleuca wetlands, grasslands, open forests and woodlands. The wetlands are part of a chain of coastal wetlands associated with Moreton Bay which are listed under...

La Boite Theatre Company Kelvin Grove La Boite is one of Australia's leading theatre companies. La Boite believes in theatre, not just plays, enjoying work that embraces the full grammar of performance - movement, music, and the visual arts as much as the spoken word.

State Library of Queensland South Brisbane The State Library of Queensland is Australia's leading library of Queensland's documentary heritage, major reference and research collections, and an advocate of and partner with public libraries across Queensland.

Queen Adelaide Building Brisbane Located opposite The Myer Centre at the George Street end of the Queen Street Mall, the Queen Adelaide Building has a distinctly sporty flavour. The historic building, one of Brisbane's oldest, is a former convict barrack and is now home to Queensland’s flagship Sportsgirl store as well as other quality retailers...

Kingston Butter Factory Community Arts Centre Kingston Logan City Council acquired this building in 1983 and converted it into the Kingston Butter Factory Community Arts Centre, which houses the Butterbox Theatre, a community arts centre and a...

Story Bridge Adventure Climb Kangaroo Point The Story Bridge Adventure Climb is a soft adventure experience walk on top of the iconic Story Bridge. It's Brisbane's must do leisure experience and the most spectacular way to discover the city and surrounding areas.

St Stephens Catholic Cathedral Brisbane St Stephens Catholic Cathedral in Brisbane city is a 19th Century, neo-Gothic building with a modern extension built in 1989.

Ipswich Antique Centre Ipswich City Ipswich Antique Centre is a multi-dealer Antique Centre housed in a Landmark Heritage Listed Building, the 1895 Congregational Sunday School Hall.

Freemasons Ann Street Memorial Centre Brisbane With its foundation stone laid on Anzac Day, 25 April, 1928, and built from local materials, the Freemasons Ann Street Memorial Centre is the headquarters of the craft in Queensland...

The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology Caboolture The Abbey Museum is a priceless collection of antiquities and fine arts from around the world, located in Caboolture. The Museum has won international acclaim for the quality of its displays and the scope of its collections, from many different civilisations and cultures.

Riverlife Mirrabooka Kangaroo Point Share in rich Aboriginal culture presented by the Yuggera Aboriginal Dancers-Riverlife Mirrabooka in the natural bushland of Kangaroo Point.

City Botanic Gardens Brisbane The City Botanic Gardens are the city's oldest park, originally planted by convicts in 1825 with food crops to feed the prison colony. These gardens include ancient trees, rainforest glades and exotic species.

Heritage Carriages Beachmere Heritage Carriages provides fun and relaxing horse and wagon rides around the quiet country lanes of Beachmere, just seven minutes off the Bruce Highway between Caboolture and Bribie Island. Heritage Carriages will pick you up and drop you back at Beachmere Beach, and treat you to a half hour journey around...

The Slab Hut Art and Craft Gallery Samford The Slab Hut is a unique art and craft venue in John Scott Park, Samford, just north of Brisbane. Gum tree slab walls and Yellow Gum floorboards are complimented by the 'adze' work in the ceiling and rafters - a tribute to traditional timber-workers' skills.

Brisbane City Hall Brisbane The essential work to conserve and restore Brisbane's historic City Hall is underway. From January 2010, City Hall closed for three years for urgent repair and upgrade. Take a tour of City Hall to find out why the building is being saved and see how the restoration is progressing.

OReillys Canungra Valley Vineyards Canungra Situated on the banks of the Canungra Creek in the Gold Coast Hinterland, O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards is a boutique vineyard dedicated to the enjoyment of fine food and wine.

Brisbane Powerhouse New Farm Nestled on the beautiful banks of Brisbane River (beside New Farm Park) the former power station has become a distinct landmark, both as a stunning industrial creation and as a hub for everything creative. The Brisbane City Council New Farm Powerhouse was designed by Brisbane City Council Tramway architect, Roy Rusden...

Brisbane Lookout Mount Coot-tha Mount Coot-tha As you step out onto the observation deck at Brisbane Lookout Mount Coot-tha, the panoramic views of Brisbane City stretching out to Moreton Bay and around to the distant mountains...

Tamborine Mountain Distillery North Tamborine Hidden away in the Gold Coast hinterland lies Australia's most awarded distillery and liquor brand in the new millennium, Tamborine Mountain Distillery. With the combination of rich red volcanic soil and fresh spring water, the abundant fruit of the mountain is fermented and distilled.

Redland Art Gallery Cleveland Redland Art Gallery opened in February 2003. The Gallery features six exhibition spaces over two locations at Cleveland and Capalaba.

Anzac Square War Memorial Brisbane The Anzac Square War Memorial is uniquely and ideally set in peaceful surrounds amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. Centrally located, Anzac Square is dedicated to Australia's military heritage.

Story Bridge Kangaroo Point Brisbane’s Story Bridge opened for operation on July 6, 1940. This date came five years after construction commenced and fourteen years after initial recommendations for a river crossing in the Kangaroo Point vicinity.

Parliament House Brisbane A visit to Queensland Parliament House allows you to experience the grandeur of Queensland's first and foremost public building.

Goodwill Bridge Brisbane The Goodwill Bridge is a dedicated footbridge which links the Brisbane River's north and south banks, connecting South Bank with the city at Gardens Point. It is just under 500 metres...

Mayes Cottage Museum Kingston Mayes Cottage is a beautiful, intact example of early settlement of the Logan region and includes the original slab hut (1873), the house (1887), cowbells, barn and cream shed. Outside, there are mango trees which complement the scenic locality of this property which has views to Mount Tamborine.

Queensland Performing Arts Centre South Brisbane The Queensland Performing Arts Centre hosts world class entertainment in the Concert Hall, Lyric Theatre, Cremorne Theatre and Optus Playhouse.

Caboolture Historical Village Caboolture The Caboolture Historical Village is a wonderful attraction with a massive collection of over 100,000 historical items restored and displayed within more than 70 buildings in a pioneer village setting covering 12 acres. There is something for everyone at the Village.

Tangalooma Dolphin Feeding Tangalooma Moreton Bay is home to approximately 600 bottlenose dolphins and each evening as the sun begins to set across the water, a small pod makes their way to the shores of Tangalooma Island Resort.

Quilpie Opals (Brisbane) Brisbane Quilpie Opals is Queensland's premier Opal specialist founded in 1969 in the outback mining township of Quilpie, Central Queensland. They are an Australian owned and operated family. Quilpie Opal's retail store at Brisbane Square is a must see destination for tourist and local travellers.

Musgrave Park Cultural Centre South Brisbane This area known as Musgrave Park was, and continues to be, a meeting place for a number of Indigenous groups of South East Queensland, offering a neutral site for holding...

The Grand View Hotel Cleveland Built in 1851 the Grand View - the GV to the locals, is Queensland's oldest licensed hotel. Uniquely positioned overlooking North Stradbroke Island, the Grand View presents al fresco dining, a gaming lounge and stylish function facilities set in a lovingly restored heritage atmosphere.