Journeying on the Brisbane River

The day, stop by stop

1. S

   Start

   South Bank

2. Breakfast

   Oakberry Acai

   $34

   The bowls are fully customizable, piled high with açai, fresh fruit, and anything else your heart desires (that is on their menu).

   Stanley St Plaza, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
3. Walk · ~10 min·To South Bank Ferry Terminal
4. Ferry · 30 min·Down the River·$1·South Bank Broadwalk and South Bank Parklands, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
5. Early Afternoon

   University of Queensland, St. Lucia campus

   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.

6. Lunch

   Food Court (Building 63) or Restaurant

   $23

   There’s a food court (building 63) to the left of the Great Court, a bit up from the Student Central and 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. If you’re craving a more substantial meal, Saint Lucy Caffe y Cucina, located near the Tennis Courts and past the Aquatic Centre, to the right of the Great Court if you’re walking up from the river, has pizzas, fish, pasta, and burgers.

   The University of Queensland, Bldg 63, St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia
7. Walk · ~15 min·To UQ St Lucia Ferry Terminal
8. Ferry · 30 minutes·Up the River·$1·Sir William Macgregor Dr, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
9. Afternoon

   Walk to Captain Burke Park

   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.

   117 Holman St, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169, Australia
10. Ferry · 10 min·Across the River on a Kitty Cat·$1·Annie St, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169, Australia
11. Ferry · ~1 hour·Up the River to Northshore Hamilton·$1·Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
12. Dinner

    Eat Street

    $83

    Eat Street is only open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

    Eat Street has an entry fee of $6 per person at time of writing.

    Eat Street is a 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.

    221D MacArthur Ave, Hamilton QLD 4007, Australia
13. Ferry · 1 hour·To South Bank·$1
14. E

    End

    South Bank

Turn your Day into a Stay

Want more? We have hand selected a few additional things for this itinerary if you wish to add to your day or switch things up.

Courtyard by Marriott Brisbane South Bank

Great starting place for all your adventures in Brisbane. A 10 minute walk (uphill) from South Bank train station.

Emporium Hotel South Bank

Great central location in the heart of South Bank.