Under the south bank corporation act, security officers have the power to issue exclusion notices for. Also many stalls with lovely clothes and jewellery. Theres always plenty to do at south bank this is a round up of some of the best things to keep you entertained this month. The collective markets south bank replaced the former south bank lifestyle market in october 20. South brisbane was selected as the site for world expo 88 mar 3, 1987. South bank has been transformed into an enchanting wonderland of lights, tents and bamboo at this years brisbane festival if you havent had the pleasure of strolling through south bank this september to spy the promising peaks of the telstra spiegeltent, the signature cocktails lined up at. The entire track is concrete and bitumen bike paths.
South brisbane to south bank maritime museum bike rides 4. When your ride finishes, head to streets beach, a manmade beach spreading out over. Southbank after dark on a saturday night south bank. South bank is londons cultural district, home to national centres for arts, film and performance as well as the london eye.
Things to do in south bank, brisbane weekendnotes page 2. What better way to spend the august bank holiday weekend. They also provide discounts for wheel of brisbane tickets. South bank parklands is queenslands premier lifestyle and cultural destination, open 365 days a year. Enjoy over 100 stalls at these great markets at south bank. Our information will be focusing on alcohol fuelled violence and personal safety strategies. An indigenous museum for brisbane, a science centre and an extra five hectares of parkland on old industrial sites at west end are again being considered as part of a plan for south bank parklands. Its all happening at south bank this brisbane festival. Shysh shysh is the newest member to south banks grey street, combining lebanese fare harajuku gyoza specialising in the art of gyoza, harajuku gyoza has put a modern spin on the j the charming squire situated just a hop, skip, and a jump from the brisbane entertainment and conven. We have a wide range of functional and flexible spaces to suit anything from small meetings to large events and conventions.
Author book signing from 10am1pm for childrens fiction imagine travelling to. Cultural center, museum, art gallery and more south bank. Visit south bank market on your trip to brisbane or australia. Visit south bank parklands on your trip to brisbane or. The south bank parklands, which were established on the former site of world expo 88, are one of brisbanes most popular tourist attractions. Sights include the world war ii hmas diamantina and jessica watsons 10metre pink yacht in which she travelled solo around the world aged just 16 2010. Heres a great ride, also a good way to save on parking at south bank.
Qpac, cnr grey and melbourne street, south bank 4101. South bank became the central focus point of early european settlement jan 1, 1850. South bank christmas markets, brisbane concrete playground. Heart of the city the south bank precinct quickly established itself as the business heart of the city of brisbane. The parklands is a unique destination in such a busy city with lovely grassy areas, plazas, rainforest and of course the unique streets beach. South bank brisbane one of brisbanes top attractions. Nov 28, 2015 an afternoon in south bank, brisbane, australia. Cultural centre, stanley place, south bank south brisbane, queensland. Local history south brisbane abc brisbane australian. Also an agent for greyhound australia and various other popular day tour companies. Some 15 odd years ago, when i was first dating hubby, we went on a little road trip up the north coast of new south wales, and over the border to brisbane. Music, film and fashion icon grace jones curates meltdown 2020, the 27th edition of the uks. You can find the full science festival program and book tickets here.
Carol singers and other performers also help add to the mood, though they cant steal the show from the most important part of the proceedings. Sitting along the brisbane river, south bank parklands sits in the heart of brisbane. Dec 25, 2019 they also offer over the counter queensland national parks vehicle and camping permits. South bank was originally a meeting place for the traditional landowners, the turrbal and yuggera people and, in the early 1840s it became the central focus point of early european settlement. We stayed at a hotel in south bank brisbane, at a little pub, and also swam at the manmade beach. Then, in 1883, severe flooding prompted the settlers to relocate the cbd to where it is today, on the brisbane rivers north banks. Office 6 246 toll free outside brisbane metropolitan area, monday to saturday, 9am to 8. Is a notforprofit organisation which was established to research and preserve the history of brisbane and its environs. Brisbane festival south bank activity what is on in.
They also offer over the counter queensland national parks vehicle and camping permits. Jul 01, 2016 good food month, join david thompson, matt moran, george. The brisbane history group was formed in february 1981 to encourage and promote the study of brisbanes history. From the 1850s, south bank precinct was quickly established as the business centre of brisbane. South bank, brisbane, brisbane, queensland, australia. Brisbanes metropolitan area has a population of over 2. Dates from 24 jun to 30 sep 2016 overview friday nights.
Good food month, join david thompson, matt moran, george. Big ben, covent garden and trafalgar square are all within a 10minute walk from our district. The parklands are home to many restaurants and cafes as well as landmarks such as the queensland conservatorium, the wheel of brisbane, the nepal peace pagoda, streets beach a free manmade swimming. Its worldclass entertainment and leisure facilities include. The wheel of brisbane, south bank, brisbane, queensland, australia 1st september, 2015 duration. Their fully accredited visitor information centre is located in the heart of the south bank parklands. Hotels near south bank parklands, brisbane on tripadvisor. One of south banks most wellknown attractions is streets beach, a man made lagoon beach complete with sandy shores and cool water patrolled by life guards right in the middle of the city. January 2011 december 2026 events listing brisbane australia. Its mostly flat with only a couple of very mild hills one.
No, this isnt a festive dream its the reality of the south bank christmas markets. Were right by the thames, in the very heart of the capital. Southbank centre presents the 19th imagine childrens festival in february 2020, featuring michael rosen, dermot oleary, cressida cowell and. The map shows our starting point at riverside drive, just behind parmalat. Fridays from 5pm to 9pm saturdays from 10am to 9pm sundays from 9am to 4pm to visit south bank market on your trip to brisbane, use our brisbane journey planner. Health and wellbeing legend tim robards will be down at brisbanes south bank parklands to help sun 1 mar 7. The south bank parklands were constructed on the old site of brisbanes world expo 88 and were opened to the public in 1992. In the 1840s, european settlement saw it transform into brisbanes cbd. No, this isnt a festive dream its the reality of the south bank christmas markets carol singers and other performers also help add to the mood, though they cant steal the show from the most important part of the proceedings.
Qso presents star wars return of the jedi movie experience. After covid19 is no longer an issue it will offer walks along the brisbane river, strolll in the gardens and live. In 2016, south bank also became one of seven parks in australia to receive the green flag award, for its excellence as a green space. Lifeline bookfest brisbane unitingcare unitingcare queensland. Taste the flavours of the world at brisbanes south bank.
More than 500 people were banned from south bank in 2016 17. The parklands are connected to the city by the victoria bridge at. May 06, 2009 188588 south ward of the city of brisbane amalgamated with woolloongabba to become the borough of south brisbane 1893 south brisbane town hall is built 1899 somerville house is founded by e. From 25 29 march 2020, south banks cultural precinct will come alive with an array of exciting. Towering over the park at 60 m 197 ft, the wheel of brisbane ferris wheel offers you a panorama of the city and its surrounding. The south bank parkland offers fabulous and attractive walkways, and pretty views and scenery. The parkland, on the transformed site of brisbanes world expo 88, was officially opened to the public on 20 june 1992 the south bank parklands are located on the southern bank of the brisbane river, at south bank, directly opposite the city. Best hotels near south bank parklands, brisbane, australia. The wonderful book lovers of brisbane and beyond helped raise much needed funds in june for the lifeline crisis support line.
The south bank parklands are located at south bank in brisbane, queensland, australia. Since 1989, south bank corporation has been delivering on this mandate through our services which include property management, retail marketing, urban design and asset management. Theres also the piazza for entertainment and community events, the beautiful green space and public art installation of the liana lounge and a number of. Queensland museum is part of brisbanes vibrant cultural precinct and connects visitors to queensland, its people and its place in the world through a changing. We have a wide range of functional and flexible spaces to suit anything from small meetings to. Calling brisbanes alist rydges hotel south bank has had a makeover and its. At the southern end of south bank, the queensland maritime museum is a sprawling attraction that tells queenslands maritime history. There is often plenty of live entertainment and attractions throughout the day and evening. Staying in south brisbane south bank offers both a leisurely walk plus many, many options for lunch and dinner from cheap snack bars, fast food or good restaurants. Our vision is to continue innovating, managing and maintaining south bank as the most vibrant urban and cultural precinct in the world. Offering a lifestyle precinct in the heart of brisbane city, south bank embraces queenslands unique environment integrating art, culture and history with boutique shopping, a huge range of dining options, natural attractions and family friendly parklands. Be informed by science, inspired by its wonder, convinced of its value, and prepare to engage with its ramifications for the future. Whether youve moved to london and are pining for the care free activities of a summer in the countryside, or just want to get a flavour of suburban life, southbank centres village fair puts and urban twist on a countryside staple for an event the whole neighbourhood can enjoy. Visit south bank parklands on your trip to brisbane or australia.