Historic Sites in Queensland

"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."

"When General Douglas MacArthur arrived in 1942 it was a top-secret affair and the MacArthur family kept a low profile during their two-year stay. His office is a now a museum which explores Brisbane in the years around the Second World War. Level 8, MacArthur Chambers, 201 Edward St., Brisbane."

"Few who pass the glass doors of MacArthur Chambers Hotel would know that it was from this building that General Douglas MacArthur directed the Allies in holding back the Japanese invasion."

"This museum was the office that General Douglas MacArthur worked in when he arrived in Australia in 1942. The museum explores the Brisbane atmosphere during World War II."

"Tinchi Tamba Wetlands Reserve is over 380 hectares in size and is part of a network of coastal wetlands on the edge of Moreton Bay. The wetlands are located 19 kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD, between Pine River and Bald Hills Creek and includes tidal flats, mangroves, salt-marshes, melaleuca wetlands, grasslands and open forest."

"Little Burnett Lane’s hidden bar is a hit with city locals all week round. The bar menu has you covered with its bagels and burger range, plus there are heaps of bar snacks to share (like buffalo wings, spiced popcorn cauliflower or chicken nuggets) from $11 each. Happy hour from 5pm is the time to go."

"Hotel Urban Brisbane is a fantastic hotel in a great spot on top of Spring Hill, overlooking the Brisbane CBD. Our guests love that they are close to absolutely everything Brisbane has to offer whi..."

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"If you’re looking to add something very special to your collection, the Jan Murphy Gallery is not to be missed. With over 20 years of experience, this carefully curated gallery offers regular exhibitions and sales of top-tier contemporary Australian art to their patrons. Showcasing established and emerging artists from across the nation, be sure to mark this gallery as a must-do when you’re ready to surround yourself with beauty and creativity."

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