Journeying on the Brisbane River
With the Brisbane River running on the South side of the downtown core, Brisbane has cleverly taken that geographic uniqueness and implemented a ferry system that makes travelling that much more fun for locals and tourists alike.
Our day, stop by stop
All prices are per person
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Oakberry Acai South Bank
16.95 AUD~30 minutes
The bowls are fully customizable, piled high with açai, fresh fruit, and anything else your heart desires (that is on their menu).
- Walk · ~10 min·To South Bank Ferry Terminal
- Ferry · ~2 hours·Down the River to UQ via CBD·0.50 AUD·South Bank Broadwalk and South Bank Parklands, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
University of Queensland, St. Lucia campus
~2 hours
If you are travelling from mid-October to early November, you will have the opportunity to see the marvellous jacaranda trees in full bloom, which is an absolutely amazing sight to behold.
A couple of must-sees around the campus grounds include the Great Court, the lakes (where you might spot some turtles), and the Forgan Smith Building.
Food Court (Building 63)
11.35 AUD~30 minutes
There’s a food court (building 63) to the left of the Great Court, a bit up from the Student Central and the Faculty of Science Building, if you’re walking up from the river, that has quick-bite versions of everything from Mexican, to sandwiches, to coffee, and smoothies.
- Walk · ~15 min·To UQ St Lucia Ferry Terminal
- Ferry · 30 minutes·Up the River to South Bank Ferry Terminal·0.50 AUD·Sir William Macgregor Dr, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
Kangaroo Point Cliffs Walk
~45 minutes
As you walk along the Promenade, you’ll pass the Queensland Maritime Museum and the Promenade will become the Cliffs Boardwalk, which is exactly where we are headed. This beautiful walk hugs the south side of the river and brings you from the South Bank Parklands all the way to Kangaroo Point, with views of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs and the CBD, culminating at Captain Burke Park.
- Ferry · 10 min·Across the River on a Kitty Cat·0.50 AUD·Annie St, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169, Australia
- Ferry · ~1 hour·Up the River to Northshore Hamilton·0.50 AUD·Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Eat Street
41.44 AUD~2 hours
Only open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Entry fee of $6 per person at time of writing.
Card only establishment once inside.
Eat Street is like a food truck meeting ground on steroids. Craving Mexican… they have you covered. Filipino, Australian, French, Dessert for dinner… check, check check and check. There are also a limited amount of home good stores among all the food, in case your full belly is telling you to just buy that “Live, Laugh, Love” sign you’ve been after. There are also live performances in each of the sections, which will get you dancing, signing and loving the atmosphere.
- Ferry · 1 hour·To South Bank·0.50 AUD
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South Bank
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Closing notes
Total time: approximately 10.5 hours
Our totals (per person) from our last time in December 2025:
- Price for the day without including accommodations : $72.24 AUD