Journeying on the Brisbane River

Our day, stop by stop

All prices are per person

1. S

   South Bank

   Start

   Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
2. Oakberry Acai South Bank

   ~30 minutes|16.95 AUD

   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 · ~2 hours·Down the River to UQ via CBD·0.50 AUD·Clem Jones Promenade, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
5. 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.

6. Food Court (Building 63)

   ~30 minutes|11.35 AUD

   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.

   280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
7. Walk · ~15 min·To UQ St Lucia Ferry Terminal
8. Ferry · 30 minutes·Up the River to South Bank Ferry Terminal·0.50 AUD·Sir William MacGregor Dr, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
9. 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.

   117 Holman St, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169, Australia
10. Ferry · 10 min·Across the River on a Kitty Cat·0.50 AUD·Annie St, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169, Australia
11. Ferry · ~1 hour·Up the River to Northshore Hamilton·0.50 AUD·Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
12. Eat Street

    ~2 hours|41.44 AUD

    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.

    221D MacArthur Ave, Hamilton QLD 4007, Australia
13. Ferry · 1 hour·To South Bank·0.50 AUD
14. E

    South Bank

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Extend your day

Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Brisbane South Bank

Our go-to hotel when visiting Brisbane.

Hotel

Emporium Hotel South Bank