Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is a large city on the Brisbane River. We only had 4 nights here, but it turned into a trip that we will not forget in a hurry. There is just so much to discover in and around this city. Life in Brisbane defiantly revolves around the beauty of being outside or bringing the outside in.
Great workspaces
As a digital nomad, Internet and places to work is always on the priority list. We were very pleased to discover that there are some fantastic places to work in Brisbane. These include the State Library of Queensland and it is situated right next to the river, it is a relaxing to work here and has a great view. This makes Brisbane an even more enticing location for those who are looking to mix work with pleasure.
A swimming pool in the middle of a city?
In the middle of the city who would expect to find a large area of outdoor swimming pools? It’s a great spot to chill out and cool down. The boat pool and Streets beach on Southbank have both an artificial beach and pools. It is even decorated with palm trees, dotted around the outside of it for shade. What makes it even better is that it is totally free to use and patrolled by lifeguards. There are bathrooms close by and plenty of restaurants to choose from if you feel peckish. It feels like you could be at the seaside rather than in the middle of a big city.
The Nepalese Peace Pagoda
Unexpectedly while walking around the south bank parklands and not far from the swimming pool area, we came across a temple that transported me straight to Asia. I though I might have entered a portal and ended up there. The Nepalese Peace Pagoda is outstanding in its beauty. It is one of only three located outside of Nepal. The temple is hand crafted and the wood work is awe-inspiring. It calls for world peace in four languages Japanese, French, Spanish and English.
Moreton Island
We took a day trip around Moreton Island, which turned out to be so much more than expected. There are so many trips to choose from that it can be quite a minefield to find what you are looking for. We also ended up leaving our booking till the last minute as we hadn't had much time to think about the trip.
My main objective was to try to see the elusive dugong. After all the recent publicity of fires destroying the natural habitat of so much wildlife, I felt that I needed a day to rejuvenate the spirit and this trip remind me that there are great people out there doing great things to help protect the environment. This day turned out to be that and so much more. I was mesmerised by the beauty of this national park. We got to see magnificent dolphins, turtles, as well as being so extremely lucky to see the dugong. It was a day I will never forget. We even went snorkelling and got to see the wonderful fish near a ship reck that had been artificially placed there. Tangalooma Wrecks offers the opportunity to get to see a variety of fish and corals up close. The colours were aplenty. I can’t believe that such a paradise exists so close to the city.
Museum of Brisbane This museum brings together vibrant art, culture and history. It hold a special place in the hearts of many locals. It is located on level 3 of Brisbane City Hall in King Georges Square. It is free to enter and wander around. Be sure to take the clock tower tour for a great view. The tour is free, but must be booked to guarantee a spot. It also includes a ride in one of Brisbane’s oldest working cage lifts. The city hall itself has an impressive neo-classical facade, mosaic tiles and stained glass windows. The museum is a place to learn and discover the stories of Brisbane. These are presented through a mix of social history and contemporary visual arts.
