Brisbane Things to Do Tips by ASTIEL

QBE Riverfire makes a stunning impact over our city skyline as Brisbane’s most anticipated annual celebration launches Riverfestival for another year.

Brisbane’s favourite fireworks spectacular explodes in celebration on September 1, ablaze from the Story Bridge to the Victoria Bridge turning our iconic city skyscrapers into an artistic installation of colour and sound for an evening.

Triple M’s special live broadcast kicks off from 12noon, providing the soundtrack to the QBE Riverfire experience. From 5pm, be awed by the amazing feats of the Roulettes* as dusk settles over the city.

Capturing all the excitement in the lead up to the fireworks display and grand finale, Channel 7 will broadcast live from South Bank at 6.30pm in a specially-dedicated program screened on the network throughout Queensland. The QBE Riverfire spectacular explodes over the city at 7pm.

The deafening power of the RAAF F1-11’s* ‘dump and burn’ will signal the finale of the dynamic pyrotechnic display, as well as announcing the official beginning of the 10th anniversary Brisbane Riverfestival.

Arrive early at Brisbane’s best vantage points to secure your spot, and enjoy an afternoon of entertainment and good food before the show.

Program

South Brisbane Reach:
Pre QBE Riverfire Activities
5pm - 5.08pm – Roulette Display South Bank*
5.35pm - 5.43pm – Roulette Display City*
6.30pm - 7.30pm – Channel Seven broadcast
7.01pm – RAAF F111 Fly past to start QBE Riverfire
7pm - 7.27pm – QBE Riverfire
7.28pm – RAAF F1-11* dump and burn
* Availability of the F1-11 & Aerial asset is subject to operational requirements.

Toowong Reach: Riverside Drive
3.30pm – Sailing Challenge
5pm - 8.30pm – Dragon boat & Sailing after party
7pm - 7.30pm QBE Riverfire

Portside Wharf: Remora Road, Hamilton
4.30pm to late – Portside Delights food and wine celebration: restaurants and cafes are open
7pm - 7.30pm – QBE Riverfire

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Directions: Story Bridge to the Victoria Bridge, best views from the shores of south bank, or atop the victoria bridge if you get there early.
Website: http://www.riverfestival.com.au/riverfire/

The Breakfast Creek Hotel is arguably the most famous watering hole in Queensland and probably one of the top two or three in the country. It’s more than just a venue – it’s a major destination in Brisbane, one of the best-loved in the city.

Members of the Cavill family leased the hotel for a long period, more than 70 years, much longer than the traditional period of a hotel lease. Much of the hotel’s popularity can be attributed to the stability of these lessees, which allowed traditions to develop and generated the goodwill which is essential to the success of any business.

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Phone: 07 3262 5988
Address: 2 Kingsford Smith Drv, Breakfast Creek, QLD
Directions: Kingsford Smith Drv, Breakfast Creek, QLD
Website: breakfast.hotel@fostersgroup.com
Other Contact: 07 3262 7545

The Royal Queensland Show, (affectionately called the ?Exhibition? or ?Ekka? by Queenslanders) is a yearly Brisbane event. It has grown from a traditional country show, into a 10-day event that brings the best of the country to Brisbane city.

With more than 600 000 visitors each year, there are plenty of events and attractions. Displays of arts, fashion, prize-winning animals, award-winning food and wine sit alongside thrilling rides, sweet showbags and live entertainment.

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Phone: (07) 3852 1831
Address: Gregory Terrace
Directions: RNA Showgrounds
Gregory Terrace
Bowen Hills
Website: enquiries@ekka.com.au

The Gabba, located in Woolloongabba, is a 37,600 seat oval sports venue, used predominantly for hosting Australian Football League (Aussie Rules) matches, national and international cricket events.

The venue is home to the Brisbane Lions Australian Football Club, Queensland Cricket Association, Queensland Cricketers' Club and the Queensland Bulls National Cricket team.

The Brisbane Cricket Ground is better known as "The Gabba" and comes from the suburb of Woolloongabba in which the ground is situated.

There are two theories about the meaning of the aboriginal words from which "Woolloongabba" is derived - "whirling water" or "fight talk place".

"The Gabba" dates back to 1895, when the land was designated as the site for a cricket ground.

The first event conducted at The Gabba was a cricket match between Parliament and the Press on 19 December 1896. The result was a tie (61 runs each).

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Phone: (07) 3008 6166
Address: Gate 7 Vulture Street, Woolloongabba
Directions: South bank.... East Bris......

You can't miss it
Other Contact: Fax: (07) 3393 0298

Established in 1969 as a native animal sanctuary, Alma Park became a registered zoo in 1973 with the arrival of exotic animals . The zoo was taken over by an animal loving family in 1981 and has since undergone extensive redevelopment to improve conditions for the animals.

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Phone: (07) 3204 6566
Address: Alma Road, Dakabin
Directions: Alma Park Zoo is an easy drive about 30 minutes (or 28KM) North of the Brisbane City Centre just off the Bruce Highway on the way to the Sunshine Coast.

Look for the big brown zoo sign at the Boundary Road exit and follow the signs 2 Km to the Zoo.
Website: www.almaparkzoo.com.au
Other Contact: Email: info@almaparkzoo.com.au

What is Qpac?

Well Qpac is the Queensland Peforming Arts Complex where shows such as Mummamia, Quidam and the likes peform.

Ideally situated on the banks of the Brisbane River at South Bank, alongside 17 hectares of river walks, manicured parks, rainforest settings, restaurants and craft markets, QPAC is a five minute walk from the city heart. QPAC is part of the dynamic South Bank precinct. Right next door to Qpac is the Brisbane Art gallery and Musium. Well worth a look.

Dining at the Complex
Telephone 07 3846 2434

The Promenade Cafe
10.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Saturday
and to curtain-up on performance nights

Optus Playhouse Coffee Shop
Lunch Monday to Saturday 12.00 noon to 2.00pm
pre- and post-theatre light meals on performance nights

The Lyrebird Restaurant
Open for lunch of matinee performance days
and pre-theatre meals and post-theatre suppers on performance nights

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Phone: 07 3255 0344
Address: Stanley Street
Directions: South Brisbane Station is located opposite QPAC in Grey Street.
Website: www.qpac.com.au
Other Contact: Bookings QTIX www.qtix.com.au

The Queensland Art Gallery was established in 1895. Architecturally, the Queensland Art Gallery, which moved to its present facility in 1982, is the most acclaimed building of its type in Australia. The symmetry and coherence of its interior spaces are ideally suited to the display and enjoyment of all forms of art.

An outstanding feature of the Gallery is its flexibility in the successfull display of a wide range of visiting exhibitions as well as housing the permanent State Art Collection. The major part of the Collection is devoted to Australian art from colonial times to the present, including painting, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, decorative arts and crafts. The strength of the Australian collection lies in its broad representation of significant late nineteenth and twentieth century art. The Gallery's International collection, consisting mainly of British and European works, includes acknowledged masterpieces such as Picasso's La Belle Hollandaise.

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Phone: Telephone: (07) 3840 7333
Address: Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
Directions: Melbourne Street (south end of the Victoria Bridge)
South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Website: artmail@qag
Other Contact: Facsimile: (07) 3844 8865

Climb Brisbane's Icon!

Each adventure climb is controlled by a climb leader, who has radio contact with all group participants during the climb. Your climb leader will enlighten you with extraordinary facts about Brisbane and the Story Bridge.

Preparation
Climbers must arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure. This allows time for your climb leader to explain the route and the all-important safety procedures. A climb simulator is then used to help prepare you for the adventure ahead. Once you are attached to the static line, your climb experience begins!

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Website: http://www.viator.com/tours/Brisbane/Brisbane-Story-Bridge-Adventure-Climb/d363-2184BNECLIMB