Historic Sites in Brisbane City

"Post Office Square is nestled between Adelaide Street and Queen Street and provides a large green space in the middle of the CBD. Underneath the square there is a subterranean shopping center and there are several stair wells leading down from the square into the mall. The square is located directly opposite the General Post Office, which is a beautiful sandstone building that dates from 1872 and was home to the Queensland Museum for a time in the 19th century."

"With most people there on Friday being of Latinos’ and Asians’ it’s a huge hit every weekend with both levels packed to the brim. Open 9 am-5 pm Friday and Saturday it is a great place to party with people from different ethnicity groups. With only a cheap $10-$20 entry fee or free before 11 pm on guest-list its a one hit wonder you must go to."

"For markets mixed with local history, visit Old Petrie Town. There are fresh fruit and vegetables, gourmet foods, arts and crafts, jewellery and also entertainment. https://www.visitmoretonbayregion.com.au/business-directory/petrie-town-country-market-old-petrie-town"

"Perched above a lush park overlooking the Brisbane River, the beautiful Newstead House is Brisbane's oldest surviving residence, dating back to 1846. Where once it stood as a simple colonial Georgian cottage, home to Darling Downs pioneer Patrick Leslie, over the years it has grown to reflect the history of Brisbane, serving as a Botanic Institute, the first headquarters of the Royal Historical society of Queensland, and even acting as the living quarters for American service personnel during WWII. Today the homestead offers visitors a slice of Brisbane history, as it’s painted and furnished in the style of the late Victorian period."

"Come and learn all about Queensland most notorious prison – Boggo Road Gaol. Via a guided tour, you will learn all about the inmate’s crimes, their daily prison life, as well as about the various officers that worked here. There is a range of different tours available at Boggo Road, with options to suit kids of all ages."

"And parents will enjoy the history behind the significant building. It’s open every Sunday and most public holidays with free entry, and its regular re-enactments and cannon-firing."

"The John Goss Reserve sprawls up the hillside off Maundrell Terrace in Chermside West, giving rise to distinct activity zones such as sporting fields, dog parks and family picnic/playground areas. There is a main fort structure in the playground which incorporates chain ladders, rock-climbing walls, a central climbing web, tunnel ladder, fireman's pole, platforms and bridges. The older kids will also enjoy the other curved climbing structure, climbing tower, slide, and obstacle course which includes stepping stones to jump between and a flying fox."

"Hemmant Quarry Reserve is located on Fleming Road in Hemmant, 11 kilometres east of Brisbane's CBD. The 24 hectare reserve is part of the Bulimba Creek Catchment and contains open eucalypt forest and wetland species around an old quarry that is now a water body and wildlife habitat."

"This is a highly crowded place due to immense varieties of stuff available. The park is a prime spot where your should surely make a visitand. Be sure this place is on your list and you get to enter here as early as possible before you miss out on things due to the crowd."

"Eagle street pier is a riverfront precinct on the northern city side of the river. You’ll find excellent dining options at all budget levels here, popular weekend markets are held here on a Sunday and there’s the ferry terminal for both the City Hoppers (a free service) and City Cats. There’s plenty of open public space and seating to take a break and enjoy it’s great riverfront views."