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02June

Brisbane in Winter

Story Bridge on sunny Brisbane Winter Day

Winter in Brisbane might just be our favourite time of year!

Not only does it bring beautiful days, blue skies, and crisp breezes, but winter is also strawberry season in Queensland, as well as our annual Royal Queensland Show! There’s plenty to do, and in near perfect weather!

What To Do

  • Walk Brisbane Laneways + Cafes tour
  • Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
  • Strawberry picking at the strawberry fields in Palmview Recommended on the way to Australia Zoo!)
  • Enjoy the walks, the view, the botanic garden, and the restaurant at Mt Cootha
  • Check out the current exhibits at Gallery of Modern Art
  • Enjoy the ‘Ekka’ (and don’t forget to try the strawberry ice cream!) – Sadly the Ekka has been cancelled in 2020 because of COVID, but it will be back!
  • Catch a comedy and arts show at the Brisbane Powerhouse. If you head there on a Saturday morning, you can also enjoy the bustling vibe of the New Farm Farmers Markets!
 

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24April

ANZAC Day in Brisbane

What is ANZAC Day? Why does Brisbane come to a complete halt on the 25th of April? And where can you get the best ANZAC biscuits this week?

 

If you’re traveling to Australia this week, or visiting Brisbane for the weekend, it’s helpful to know that not a lot will be open on Thursday (April 25th). Inconvenient, yes, but it’s also a great opportunity to explore some of Australia’s (short, but) rich history.

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19October

Our Top Five Travel Gadgets

Allow us to paint a picture…..

You have just arrived at the airport to catch that dreaded 5am flight. You are wearing a full-to-the-brim backpack, a jumper around your waist, and have a coat slung over your arm.  In your hand is a half-dead phone and a pair of earphones that keep tangling around the handle of your suitcase, which you are of course pulling at the same time.

As you near the terminal doors, the arm of your backpack slips off your shoulder and, oh dear, as you attempt to pull it up,  your neck pillow slips from your other hand and onto the ground. This is the very neck pillow you hoped to bury your face in for the better half of the flight.

If you can sympathise with the image of this poor, unfortunate traveler, please keep reading. Today for the second instalment of our travel tips series, we’d like to list a few of our favourite travel gadgets and products we believe will make flying just a little easier, so that when you arrive you are refreshed, organised and ready to enjoy your holiday!

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07July

Good Food month has landed in Brisbane!

Good Food Regional Flavours

It’s that time of year again when all-things-culinary take the main stage in Brisbane city. We are spoilt for choice with Good Food Month  taking place throughout July/early August, and also the always popular Regional Flavours festival being held at South Bank Parklands over the weekend of July 21 – 22.

To tempt you, we’d like to discuss what is happening and where we personally think you should be directing your attention. Read More »

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30June

Packing for Winter in Brisbane – A Guide

Sunshine

As we head into the depths of winter in Australia those of you who are lucky enough to be packing for a sub-tropical holiday in Brisbane are probably wondering just what you should be including.  Whether you’re visiting us from out-of-country, or just skipping states, packing for the right weather can cause undue stress. Will I need this coat?  Maybe I should take all ten pairs of shoes just in-case?  I’m sure you’re nodding your head in agreement.

Well, the team here at Walk Brisbane would like to alleviate some of that stress by providing an easy-to-read guide on how to pack for winter in Brisbane!

This the first of what will be a regular series about a range of travel tips, always with a little Brisbane spin of course.

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09June

Walk Brisbane Favourites – Markets

Welcome to the Our Favourites series, Issue #001!  Over the next few months we are going to share  with you a series of articles that provide succinct lists of the very best Brisbane has to offer. We will cover a range of subjects – from the most interesting museums, great shops, restaurants, local markets, to where you can snag the best espresso.

To kick off: our favourite markets in and around the Brisbane CBD.  We have enlisted the help of our guides and few locals too.  Let’s get started! Read More »

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09May

Looking for the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift Idea?

Thinking of the perfect Mother’s Day gift can be difficult; there are only so many ‘Best Mum’ mugs one should have.

Which is why, with only a few days left before the big day (queue panic mode), we’ve put together a list of Mother’s Day ideas to help you out!  

Over here at Walk Brisbane we obviously believe in the importance of getting out and about, and making memories with a hat on your head and legs at the ready.  We have three tours that are perfect Mother’s Day gifts.  

All of our tours are available as gift vouchers.  Don’t just get one for Mum, buy one for you as well and you can enjoy the experiences together!

Mother's Day Gift

 

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Our highly popular three-hour City Essentials Tour is available 7 days a week.  You’ll be out and about by 9:30am, enjoying the sights and sounds of a fresh new Brisbane day.  There are stops for the young and the old along the way, and we guarantee you will learn something that you just didn’t know about your city.  We finish up at the picturesque Eagle Street Pier, where our guide will recommend the best lunch spots in the area.  

If art is more Mum’s thing we have our Art and Design Tour for those interested in the cultural side of the city. You’ll be exposed to Brisbane’s open-air art scene, including murals, sculptures, and rogue street art. You’ll learn about each piece and hear the interesting stories associated with them. Our tour guide will also give plenty of recommendations on art galleries and the best food/art spots. You’ll finish the tour at GOMA where you can wander through the galleries, or if you feel like spending the rest of the day out doors, Southbank is a short stroll away.  Available Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 

Finally, our Laneways and Cafe Tour This afternoon tour, which begins at 1.30pm is available Tuesday – Friday.  You will be taken on a tasting trip through the streets of Brisbane. You’ll stop at selected laneway cafes, talk to passionate owners and baristas, and enjoy drinks at every corner. There’ll be plenty of food recommendations given, delicious bites consumed, and you’ll get to know the city as you walk.

 We can’t wait to see you and make this Mother’s Day gift one she won’t forget!

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06April

Meet Lucy: Walk Brisbane Walking Tour’s Newest Fan!

One of the best parts of a job like ours is meeting a wide variety of people. A week ago on our City Essentials Tour, we met seasoned traveller and proud Melbournite, Lucy Firman. She is no stranger to a city walking tour, and was (she will agree), a little sceptical of what a former ‘country-city’ like Brisbane had to offer.  Lucy has kindly agreed to give a recap of her experience. Enjoy!

Meet Lucy Firman

“Hi! My name is Lucy Firman. Technically I’m from Melbourne, but have lived here, there, and everywhere! I love to travel, and am a bit of an obsessive city walking tour geek when I travel overseas. It’s the best way to get to know a new city, but I never thought I’d go on a walking tour of Brisbane.  Partly because I didn’t think they existed, and partly because after walking the streets of Tangier, I didn’t think that Brisbane would hold much mystery or interest for me. No offence to all you proud Queenslanders, but your city hasn’t always been given the reputation it deserves! 

But after stumbling across Walk Brisbane’s website, my curiosity was piqued. Why not – I figured? I was probably going to spend three hours wandering around aimlessly on my own anyway, (or binge-watching the latest season of Stranger Things – I’m so behind!), so it seemed like the better choice! Read More »

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16March

French Film Festival – Now In Brisbane

Brisbane French Film Festival

In honour of the recent 90th Academy Awards, we’d like to talk everything film, cinema and art! 

Fun Fact #1:

Brisbane has a pretty exciting range of cinematic experiences on offer – from affordable flicks to luxury nights out! (Keep reading for more info)

Fun Fact #2:

Maurice Chevalier was the first French actor to be nominated for an Oscar in 1929. Since then, French cinema has won hundreds of Oscars over the years. Read More »

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01March

Street Art in Brisbane – A Cultural Treasure Trove

From bawdy murals in sixth-century Pompeii, to East Harlem’s Wall of Fame in New York, it’s hard to ignore the impact street art has had on the socio-political climate, and art-culture of the world.

 

In almost every age of history humans have been eager to leave their mark, (We’re sure you’re all familiar with the hurried scratchings left by starry-eyed teenagers on the back of the public-toilet-door).   But when you think of street art, what are the places that come to mind?  Who are the artists?  Basquiat in New York?  Pez in Barcelona?  The latest Banksy?

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