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Brisbane is a vibrant city where the gorgeous tropical weather, beautiful riverside vistas, fine dining and modern leisure activities make a holiday both exciting and memorable.
Storybridge is one of Brisbane's most iconic attractions; climbing to the top of this bridge is quite an exhilarating feat. From the top of the structure you are afforded with fabulous sights; relish inspiring vistas south to the Glasshouse Mountains and views to the south of the UNESCO World Heritage Site the Gold Coast Hinterlands. For those of you who do not want to end the trek to the bridge summit in any old boring fashion there's the thrilling possibility of abseiling to the bottom. The Storybridge climb is enhanced with a thorough narration of the bridge's history.
South Bank skirts around the beautiful Brisbane River. The best option would be to rent a bicycle and enjoy the fun while working out. South Bank is quite popular for offering an assorted variety of entertainment, leisure activities and dining options. Located just minutes from the Oaks Festival Towers hotel apartments, the area boasts a total of 17 hectares dedicated to verdant parks, lovely restaurants, sunny cafes and chic bars. You will also have a choice of museums and art galleries to browse. The best fun to be had in South Bank is by taking a ride on the Wheel of Brisbane for a unique perspective of the city. For the best in comfort do consider a well-placed apartment hotel in Brisbane. These offer modern kitchens, spacious living areas and the perfect base for exploring the CBD.
Hire a kayak and enjoy a paddle around the Brisbane River after the sun sets. The entire area is illuminated in a magical glow that you may enjoy the joys of skimming across the water under a blanket of stars. The kayak tour lasts around 90 minutes after which you are treated to a scrumptious riverside feast of king prawns on Fridays and a barbeque on Saturdays. Adding to the refreshing meal you have a choice of excellent Australian wines and beer to choose from.
Book yourself into the specialised night camp tour and enjoy a night outdoors. The camp is located about 90 minutes from the Brisbane CBD and is located beside beautiful rapids within a 257 acre compound inside the Lamington National Park. Luxury tents await you at the end of a fulfilling day of exploration, fun and adventure.
Take on the Craft Beer Tour, accompanied by expert guides and you will be able to visit and taste some of the city's best chocolate venues. You will visit over eight varied stores that offer a unique take on chocolate while the Craft Beer tasting tour covers 20 locations across some of the best breweries in Brisbane.