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Weather:
Brisbane enjoys clear skies, warm sunny days and balmy nights and has a sub-tropical climate all year round with February enjoying a temperature range of 20°C - 30°C - www.brisbane-australia.com/brisbane-weather.html
TRANSPORT:
Citytrain: the BCEC has a train stop on-site providing fast and direct access to the centre. There are two train stations within a five minute walk. South Bank Station accessed from Tribune Street and South Brisbane Railway Station adjacent to the Convention Centre in Grey Street.
River Ferries: 3 minutes to the ferry terminal stopping at key hotels and tourist attractions. CityCats and CityFerries let you commute from 5.50am - 10.30pm daily.
Buses: Bus stop within walking distance. A free city loop bus service circles Brisbane's Central Business District including South Bank. Buses run every 10 minutes along two routes around the city. South Bank is serviced by two bus stations: The Cultural Centre Station on Melbourne Street and the South Bank Busway Station on the corner of Colchester and Tribune Streets, South Bank.
Taxis: Taxi Rank located at the Centre’s main entrance
One Translink ticket will take you wherever you want to go on buses, trains and ferries within the network. Go to www.translink.com.au for more information on how to get around Brisbane.
South Bank Parklands
www.visitsouthbank.com.au
South Bank is a successful world class leisure, business, residential, educational and cultural hub. Spanning the soiuthern side of the Brisbane River and overlooking the CBD, this booming 47 hectare precinct includes The Parklands, some of the city's most renowned cultural and educaitonal facilities, residential apartments, hotels and commercial offices.
South Bank is home to Brisbane's favourite restaurants, cafes and bars, popular fashion and lifestyle boutiques and some of the city's most highly awarded hair and beauty salons.
Take a stroll through the beautiful Arbour, have a swim at Streets Beach or enjoy the many cultural experiences on offer.
Special - Brisbane City Night Tour
www.brisbanelightstours.com or email yourguide@brisbanelightstours.com
This tour operates every night and departs 6.30pm for 3 hours. Pick-ups are between 5.45pm and 6.30pm from most Brisbane City Hotels. The tour takes in the trendy dining and nightlife precinct of Caxton Street, the historical heart of Queensland Rugby League - Suncorp Stadium. You then go past Government House before enjoying a panoramic view of Brisbane from Mt Coot-Tha lookout. Your journey then takes you along Park Road to view Brisbane's very own miniature Eiffel Tower before enjoying an evening stroll through South Bank. A CityCat will then take you for a cruise along the Brisbane River. Next stop is the home of "The Gabba" Cricket Ground and AFL. You'll make your way back to your Hotel via the City Lookout at Kangaroo Point which gives you stunning views of the City and the Brisbane River, a trip over the majestic structure of the Story Bridge with a quick trip through Chinatown and Fortitufe Valley before being dropped off at your City Hotel.
Ticket prices start at $60 each.
Your tour includes:
complimentary pick-up and drop-off in the CBD area.
Modern air-conditioned mini-bus
Dinner or Coffee and Cake
CityCat river cruise
Commentary
Bus touring
90 minute sightseeing Cruise...
Sit back, relax and enjoy cruising the beautiful brisbane river. Enjoy the commentary as you cruise past riverside parks and buildings where you'll hear about convicts, early settlers and present day landmarks, all aborad the M.V. Neptune.
Departs daily at 10.30am and 12.30pm from South Bank Parklands Jetty 'A'.
Morning Tea & lunches avaiable onboard. The M.V. Neptune has a fully licensed bar.
Adult Fare: $25 per person. Go to www.rivercitycruises.com.au for more information
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