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City After Dark Markets

Shopping and Markets

City After Dark Markets

Brisbane's CBD comes alive after dark — Friday, 25 September, a new Friday night experience is coming to the heart of Brisbane. For one night, Reddacliff Place will transform into City After Dark Markets, bringing exceptional food, independent makers, live music and a pop-up bar for an evening in the heart of the CBD. From 4pm–9pm, more than 70 curated artisans and producers will take over Reddacliff Place, creating a vibrant open-air destination for food, drinks, shopping and live entertainment in the heart of Brisbane. Come straight from work, meet friends in the city or make a night of it. Eat your way through an incredible line-up of street food, discover local makers and artisan producers, enjoy a drink from the pop-up bar and settle in to live music as the city comes alive around you.

Brisbane City QLD

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Brisbane City Markets

Shopping and Markets

Brisbane City Markets

Set in iconic inner-city locations, Brisbane City Markets was born with one purpose: deliver a premium selection of fresh farm-direct produce premium local meats, artisan goods, trawler-direct seafood, authentic baked loaves of bread, gourmet food and gourmet provisions to the middle of Brisbane's iconic CBD. South-East Queensland enjoys some of the freshest seasonal produce in Australia, something they believe everyone should experience, even if it is only one day per week! Reddacliff Place: The OG (original) of inner-city markets, Wednesday at Reddacliff Place is a favourite for city workers, local residents and tourists alike. With 85 amazing stalls each week, you’ll never be short for choice - whether it be lunch, groceries, provisions or gifts.

Brisbane City QLD

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Brisbane City Markets

Shopping and Markets

Brisbane City Markets

Set in iconic inner-city locations, Brisbane City Markets was born with one purpose: deliver a premium selection of fresh farm-direct produce premium local meats, artisan goods, trawler-direct seafood, authentic baked loaves of bread, gourmet food and gourmet provisions to the middle of Brisbane's iconic CBD. South-East Queensland enjoys some of the freshest seasonal produce in Australia, something they believe everyone should experience, even if it is only one day per week! The OG (original) of inner-city markets, Wednesday at Reddacliff Place is a favourite for city workers, local residents and tourists alike. With 85 amazing stalls each week, you’ll never be short for choice - whether it be lunch, groceries, provisions or gifts.

Brisbane City QLD

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AWAY Spa

Spas and Retreats

AWAY Spa - W Brisbane

Step into a refreshed state of mind at AWAY® Spa, located on Level Five of W Brisbane. With panoramic views of the Brisbane River, this urban oasis is where style meets serenity. Discover a newly elevated experience with an updated treatment menu featuring 20 new services, 10 enhancements, and curated retail offerings. From customised facials to full-body rituals, AWAY® Spa is your go-to for on-demand beauty, relaxation, and recovery. Enjoy time in the stunning relaxation pods overlooking the Brisbane river, take a dip in the mineral vitality pools, or sweat it out in 'his and hers' saunas and steam rooms.

Brisbane QLD

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The Vault Games Store — Image credit: Vault Games

Shopping and Markets

Vault Games Brisbane City

Vault Games is the perfect place to kick up your heels and enjoy a board game with your friends. With a library of over 300 board games, plenty of table space, and plenty of snacks, drinks, and even beer, cider and wine, there's plenty of reasons to hang out and play a game. There are also daily events for you to get involved in, whether that's gathering with your fellow card game players to beat out your opponents, or enjoy a fantastical adventure with a party of new friends, and a comprehensive library of in-store paints to get your plastic miniatures battle-ready. And if you enjoy what you played, you can pick it up from their attached store, boasting a wide range of tabletop hobby products, and knowledgeable staff all ready to help you out where they can. They may be in the basement on Queen St, but you'll find that they're tops.

Brisbane City QLD

0.1 km away

Maniax Axe Throwing - Brisbane CBD

Entertainment Venues

Maniax Axe Throwing - Brisbane CBD

Ever wanted to throw an axe? MANIAX offers an urban axe throwing experience like no other. Learn how to hurl hatchets with your trained Axe-pert coach before jumping into an epic competition to crown the axe throwing champion! With a selection of craft beers and stone-baked pizzas onsite, MANIAX is the perfect place for birthday parties, bucks’ and hens nights, team building, date night - or if you’d just really love to throw an axe!

Brisbane City QLD

0.2 km away

Brisbane City Hall

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Brisbane City Hall

Located in King George Square, Brisbane City Hall is 'the People's Place' of Brisbane. For the past 80 years City Hall has been the backdrop to many of Brisbane's cultural, social and civic events. Brisbane City Hall was re-dedicated to the people of Queensland in 2013 after closing for a historic three-year restoration and repair project. City Hall is open seven days a week with lots of interesting things for visitors to see and do. Visitors can take a free guided tour of the building, view the changing exhibitions at the incredible Museum of Brisbane on Level 3, and ride up the 87.5-metre-high clock tower in a restored historic lift. City Hall has regularly scheduled events in the main auditorium, many of which are free to the public. The Museum of Brisbane also has many free and ticketed events for adults and children. Brisbane City Hall can also be used as a unique venue to host your wedding, awards night or festival.

Brisbane City QLD

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Commissariat Store Museum — Image credit: RHSQ

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Commissariat Store Museum

As the second oldest surviving building in Queensland, the Commissariat Store Museum brings the state’s early history to life. The two original storeys were built by convict hands, and it is one of the few remaining structures from the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement (1824-42). The ground floor was used as a colonial/government store from its construction in 1829 until the 1960s, while the first floor was used as accommodation. The museum contains rotating and permanent exhibitions with a wealth of information about Queensland’s convict and colonial history. Located on William Street in the Brisbane CBD, it is operated by The Royal Historical Society of Queensland, and also houses the Welsby Library.

Brisbane City QLD

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Brisbane Arcade

Shopping and Markets

Brisbane Arcade

Built in 1923, the heritage-listed Brisbane Arcade is one of the city's oldest shopping destinations. From Terazzo floors and balustrades to dado panelling, it reflects the elegance of its award-winning fashion designers, manufacturer jewellers, antique and gift stores. Brisbane Arcade is the best place in Queensland to enjoy a unique and intimate shopping experience. Many of the fashion designers and jewellery artisans craft their fine pieces right here in their small storefronts. You can watch them work while looking for a personal piece for yourself. On the top floor you'll also find a classic and quaint tea room, Room With Roses.

Brisbane City QLD

0.3 km away

Albert Street Uniting Church

Landmarks and Buildings

Albert Street Uniting Church

Albert Street Uniting Church has been a Spiritual Home in Brisbane City for over 160 years. The church is in the decorative Gothic style of architecture to harmonise the style with the requirements of a tropical climate. The most prominent feature of the external design is the spire on the Albert and Ann Streets corner. This rises to a height of 42 metres from the street. The spire continues upward in a graceful and unbroken line, capped by a handsome wrought-iron finial. The Church is open Monday to Friday, for prayer and reflection, and is also a popular venue for local and international weddings.

Brisbane City QLD

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The Star Brisbane

Entertainment Venues

The Star Brisbane

A new star has on the banks of the Brisbane River. A destination like no other, nestled at the heart of the multi-billion-dollar Queen's Wharf precinct. Explore exciting restaurants, vibrant bars, and a luxurious hotel, not to mention stunning rooftop venues with spectacular views, striking event spaces and riverside parklands for everyone to enjoy, along with an always-on calendar of spectacular events and live entertainment. The Star Brisbane cannot wait to welcome you.

Brisbane City QLD

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Reception Desk - MacArthur Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

MacArthur Museum Brisbane

MacArthur Museum- Brisbane is dedicated to telling the stories of the Allied campaign in the South-West Pacific Area (SWPA); the role of US General Douglas MacArthur as Supreme Commander of Allied forces in SWPA; and the impact of the war on the city of Brisbane and its people. The MacArthur Museum -Brisbane is part of the heritage listed MacArthur Chambers building at 201 Edward Street Brisbane The majority of the headquarters of major formations within SWPA were located in this building. Allied Land Command was located at St Lucia under General Sir Thomas Blamey an appointment he held as the majority of ground combat troops in SWPA were Australian until April !944. General Douglas MacArthur commanded the war in the SWPA from July 1942 to November 1944 from his office on the 8th floor. Prior to its requisitioning by the Commonwealth Government , General Douglas MacArthur's office had been the Board Room of the Australian Mutual Provident Society (AMP Society) MacArthur Museum- Brisbane incorporates the restored office of US General Douglas MacArthur, the Supreme Commander of Allied forces in the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) during WWII. If you want to learn more about our history, visit our War Museum in Brisbane.

Brisbane City QLD

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Ripple Brisbane Massage Mobile In Home Day Spa

Spas and Retreats

Ripple Brisbane Massage, Day Spa And Beauty

Ripple Brisbane Massage, Day Spa and Beauty - the day spa that comes to you - relax and they will take care of the rest with indulgent mobile massage and spa packages in your hotel or accommodation. Qualified massage therapists will come to you in all areas of Brisbane, all the way from South Brisbane, the Central Business District and through the northern Brisbane suburbs. Ripple will also come to you in Ipswich. Escape for a while and take some time to rejuvenate with a relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, remedial massage or pregnancy massage. Perfect for a hens party, spa day and girls weekends, pamper party or relax with a couples massage with two therapists. Great for those who want to relax or who just need an awesome masasge. The spa packages offer great value for money with lots of free day spa extras like tangerine body exfoliation, organic green clay face masks and reflexology. Call today or book online.

Brisbane City QLD

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Fox in a Box Brisbane Zombi Lab. Can you and your team find the cure for the virus? — Image credit: Fox in a Box Brisbane

Amusement and Theme Parks

Fox in a Box Brisbane Escape Rooms

Fox in a Box Brisbane is the largest and most immersive next-generation escape rooms. They have 10 experiences for you to play: Prison Break Prison Break Head-to-Head Cold War Bunker Zodiac Killer Zombie Lab Tesla's Mystery Wild West Saloon Mastermind Heist The Other Side Chamber of Lost legends Each room can take between two and six players (12 players for Prison Break Head-to-Head). The reception area can seat up to 42 people through a mixture of comfy lounges and high tables, and bar stools. They are ideal for corporate and team-building activities, family events, first-timers, and escape room enthusiasts alike. They also offer exclusive venue use as well as catering and drink options. Escape rooms are a type of immersive game experience in which teams of two - six players follow clues, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets within a themed room in order to accomplish their mission and escape before the 60-minute timer runs out.

Brisbane City QLD

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Nick Ireland

Shopping and Markets

Nick Ireland

Nick's studio / workshop is based in Edward Street, Brisbane and is where all his hand crafted jewellery is created and exhibited. Designing and manufacturing in house gives Nick total control over each piece through the manufacturing and finishing process ensuring the highest quality from start to finish. Whether it is adapting or redesigning existing jewellery or creating a new engagement ring Nick encourages his clients to be involved in the design process to create their own bespoke piece of jewellery, safe in the knowledge that his years of expertise and craftsmanship will ensure the perfect outcome. Comments he hears time and again from his clients is how comfortable they feel to be dealing directly with the designer and actual jeweller who is making their special piece from start to finish which alleviates the communication issues often found in traditional jewellery stores.

Brisbane City QLD

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James Turrell's Night Life 2018. Commissioned to mark the 10th anniversary of the opening of GOMA — Image credit: QAGOMA

Galleries, Museums and Collections

James Turrell's Night Life

See the GOMA in a new light. As the sky shifts to dusk, James Turrell's permanent architectural light installation 'Night Life' 2018 illuminates the Gallery of Modern Art from within. Through shifts in tempo, hue and intensity of colour over 88 minutes, the artist invites us to consider how we're affected by light. A decade after the opening of GOMA, this dynamic work realises the architects' vision of animating the building's façade at night.

South Brisbane QLD

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Tony Albert, Girramay/Yidinyji/Kuku Yalanji peoples / Nell / ‘The Big Hose’ 2022–25 — Image credit: QAGOMA

Landmarks and Buildings

The Big Hose

In a first for the Queensland Cultural Centre, the artist-designed play sculpture in the form of an oversized 119 metre-long garden hose — outside the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) — joins Australia's list of iconic 'big' things. On permanent display, free entry. A collaborative creation of contemporary Australian artists Tony Albert (Brisbane, Girramay/ Yidinyji/ Kuku Yalanji peoples) and Nell (Sydney),

South Brisbane QLD

0.6 km away

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)

Entertainment Venues

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is a state-of-the-art performing arts facility located in the heart of Brisbane's cultural centre and boasts a diverse range of performances across theatre, music, dance, and comedy. QPAC has been the proud home of live performance in Queensland for almost 40 years, welcoming more than 1.5 million visitors to over 1,200 performances annually. With an inspiring and welcoming environment for audiences, artists and presenting companies. QPAC is committed to excellence in live performance and cultural thinking to help sustain and grow a vibrant arts community. Their Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) seeks to further a deeper connection with First Nations peoples of Queensland through leadership and development, both in their business and programming.

Brisbane City QLD

0.6 km away

Queensland Museum Kurilpa — Image credit: Queensland Museum Kurilpa

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Queensland Museum Kurilpa

Queensland Museum is the custodian of the state’s natural and cultural heritage, caring for more than a million items and specimens in collections that tell the changing story of Queensland. As the state's foremost collecting institution, Queensland Museum celebrates the stories of Queensland from prehistoric giants to modern achievements and scientific discovery spanning a millennia. Queensland Museum Kurilpa is situated in the vibrant South Bank cultural precinct, close to all public transport and Brisbane’s central business district.

South Brisbane QLD

0.6 km away

Queen Street Mall

Entertainment Venues

Queen Street Mall

Queen Street Mall is a shopping and lifestyle precinct located in the heart of Brisbane City. Home to Queensland’s largest selection of fashion, along the open-air pedestrian mall you can shop an unrivalled mix of more than 500 stores. Queen Street Mall has long been considered Brisbane’s city heart – a place to meet up with friends and family and to seek entertainment and fun. Big names and flagships take up street frontage, while smaller boutiques and stores are tucked inside world-class shopping centres and heritage-listed arcades on the mall. Also home to the Brisbane Visitor Information and Booking Centre which is located in the heritage-listed Regent Theatre Building. An essential stop for all visitors to Brisbane City. Drop into QueensPlaza for a five-storey David Jones and three levels of luxury designer stores, Uptown Brisbane and Wintergarden for a curated selection of local, national and international fashion stores, or MacArthur Centre for the only full-size supermarket in the Central Business District. Then there are the two historic arcades – the three-level Brisbane Arcade with local artisan jewellers and Brisbane fashion designers, and the Tattersall’s Arcade. Beyond fashion, there is something to discover in every direction – from galleries to film festivals, park picnics to rooftop cocktails. Each year more than 1000 events take place throughout the mall.

Brisbane City QLD

0.6 km away

MacArthur Central Shopping Centre

Shopping and Markets

MacArthur Central Shopping Centre

MacArthur Central offers a diverse array of retailers, including the only full-line Woolworths Supermarket in the Brisbane CBD and Big W and JB HI-Fi. The Centre also has a range of convenience retailers catering to all your day-to-day needs, including a bulk billing Medical Centre, Priceline Pharmacy, Lotto, phone repairs, dry cleaning and alteration services, shoe repair and key cutting. Relax with complete WI-FI coverage in the food court with tasty breakfast, lunch and dinner options open seven days a week. On Edward Street, you'll find a unique mix of quality, high-end retail outlets featuring contemporary fashion jewellery at APM Monaco to fashion icons such as Paspaley, TAG Heuer, Boss and Longines. The Centre is also home to tech-giant Apple.

Brisbane QLD

0.6 km away

Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) — Image credit: QAGOMA

Entertainment Venues

Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)

See the world from a new perspective at QAGOMA. Together, the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art offer compelling experiences that will move and surprise you. Their two galleries each have their own distinct personalities but are united in their purpose to share exceptional art. Queensland Art Gallery was established in 1895 and moved to its current residence at South Bank in 1982. It was joined by the Gallery of Modern Art in 2006 and the galleries now house a globally significant collection of contemporary art from Australia, Asia and the Pacific. The experience of a visit starts when the striking architecture of their riverside galleries comes into view. Glimpses of Brisbane continue to anchor you to the subtropical city from inside each gallery, while ever-changing exhibitions, programs and events broaden your horizons. QAGOMA is also home to a Children's Art Centre that presents interactive artworks for kids and families, a cinema that celebrates film from around the world, plus gallery shops with art, books and cultural curios to take home. Every visit is a conversation starter, and their outdoor cafes and award-winning restaurant offer places for stimulating discussion. So whatever your mood, there is always something to capture your interest.

South Brisbane QLD

0.6 km away

Judy Watson, Waanyi people, Australia b.1959 / 'tow row' 2016 / Bronze — Image credit: Judy Watson

Galleries, Museums and Collections

tow row: Immersive Digital Reality Experience

Explore the immersive digital experience that animates and illuminates the significance of 'tow row' (2016), the bronze fishing net sculpture by leading Queensland artist Judy Watson on permanent display at the entrance to GOMA. Uncover the Aboriginal significance of the sculpture, as well as the rich history and culture surrounding the creation and use of these fishing nets by First Nations people. View the experience online before your visit GOMA, or immerse yourself when onsite as you look out to the Brisbane River. Put on your headphones for the richest experience, narrated by actor and

South Brisbane QLD

0.6 km away

John Oxley Library

Galleries, Museums and Collections

John Oxley Library

The John Oxley Library is part of the Queensland State Library and focuses on material relating to the history of Queensland. The specialist library has a wide range of content both contemporary and retrospective chronicling events, people, places, and ideas that continue to shape Queensland. Committed to capturing the essence of the Queensland story for current and future generations, this collection is a resource for people wanting to understand the state in all its diversity. The library is a space for quiet research and for viewing original materials such as diaries, manuscripts, artworks and maps. John Oxley Library holds unique Queensland resources including diaries, manuscripts, artworks, photographs, original maps and plans, and oral histories. A broad range of books, magazines, newspapers, and ephemera are acquired largely through legal deposit and websites are archived in Pandora. These materials as well as films and digital stories are available for viewing in the John Oxley Library Reading Room or online via State Library's catalogue OneSearch. Part of Queensland's dynamic heritage network, John Oxley Library is a forum for new knowledge and information sharing through the John Oxley Library blog, Queensland Memory Awards, and special research initiatives and residencies, exhibitions, tours, and events.

South Brisbane QLD

0.6 km away

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