Brisbane Activities

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SOUTHBANK, BRISBANE, QLD

The riverside precinct of South Bank is home to more than 30 restaurants, cafes and bars, stylish shops, performing arts theatres and art culture including Australia's newest and largest Gallery of Modern Art.

To view more - http://www.southbankcorporation.com.au/

IUPAB 2014 is working closely with the South Bank Concierge Program – a new initiative where the sole focus is to ensure delegates have a wonderful time whilst in Brisbane.

There is nothing better than getting out to experience the local surrounds of a new city and South Bank, only a short stroll away from the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre, is brimming with incredible conference exclusives awaiting IUPAB delegates.

By using the South Bank Concierge website, delegates can unlock incredible conference exclusives throughout the South Bank precinct. Not only will they receive 10% off at participating retailers, they can also book event tickets, plan their itinerary and access special offers, plus so much more.

Visit www.southbankconcierge.com.au now to unlock incredible conference exclusives as a IUPAB delegate.

QUEENSLAND MUSEUM, SOUTHBANK

From dinosaurs to dung beetles and fossils to fire engines, Queensland’s vast scientific knowledge and cultural heritage is displayed at Queensland Museum South Bank. The largest and oldest campus of the Queensland Museum network, Queensland Museum South Bank aims to connect visitors to Queensland, its people and their stories of the past, present and future. General entry to the Museum is FREE! (except to some special exhibitions).

To view more - http://www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au/Visit+Us

SHOPPING AND FASHION

Dynamic, positive, forward thinking, innovative and creative sums up Brisbane’s impressive fashion scene. The Queen Street Mall offers around 700 specialty stores and just nearby in Elizabeth Street is a place where you can discover Brisbane’s up-and-coming fashion designers at the Elizabeth Arcade. Across the river, South Bank offers a shopping strip that includes Akuti, Nancy King and Jonak and the South Bank Young Designers Markets. Fortitude Valley and nearby New Farm are well known stomping grounds for young artists and emerging fashion designers or you can explore the trendy retailers along James Street – home to fashion icons including Sass & Bide and Mimco. 

To view more - http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/Travel/Sights-Activities/Shopping-and-Fashion.aspx

BIKEWAYS AND WALKWAYS

Brisbane is truly a foot friendly city with over 1,200 km of walkways, paths and bikeways. Walking is a great way to explore the city and surrounds, as it’s compact and well connected with walkways and bridges linking South Bank to the nearby contemporary arts precinct and the CBD. 

To view more - http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/Travel/Sights-Activities/Bikeways-and-Walkways.aspx

BRISBANE RIVER FERRIES

A trip on the river. Even locals love to get out on the Brisbane River and it’s so easy and cheap to do with a journey on the CityCat.  The CityCats and CityFerries service 21 terminals along the Brisbane River, making a trip on the river the perfect way to enjoy beautiful Brisbane. No traffic, no road rage - just jump on board a CityCat or ferry and enjoy the Brisbane River scenery. 

To view more -  http://www.brisbaneferries.com.au/discover-brisbane

For more information about the city of Brisbane please visit the following websites www.visitbrisbane.com.au or www.bnecity.com.au