Brisbane Travel Guide - Attractions

The Old Windmill: constructed completely from sandstone in 1828, this is the city’s oldest building. The tower was constructed to grind corn, but the misalignment of its sails made it impossible. Instead, the building was used as a signal station, fire lookout tower and meteorological station all rolled into one.

Brisbane Forest Park: offers a diverse environment with eucalyptus woodlands, gum forests and lush subtropical rainforests. You will find more than 800 species of plants including rare and threatened specimens. Visitors can also appreciate the animals that live within this environment including the endangered giant barred frogs, the yellow bellied gliders, owls, possums and snakes.

Anzac Square: was built to honour the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and is home to several statues and memorials for the soldiers who fought during World War I and II, the Vietnam War, the Second Boer War and also campaigns in Korea, Borneo and New Guinea. The Shrine of Remembrance, the Eternal Flame and the World War II Shrine of Memories are all located within the square’s beautifully groomed grounds.

Australian Woolshed: offers visitors an opportunity to experience what life in the outback would have been like hundreds of years ago.

Albert Street Literary Walk: the 32 brass plaques that are inset into the pavement see engraved comments on Brisbane from various famous authors. The plaques are fascinating to read with comments ranging from sarcastic to passionate.

Mount Coot-tha: is famous for both the summit, which offers spectacular views of Brisbane, and also its beautiful botanic gardens which include a Japanese garden and plenty of areas to have picnics with great views. The Planetarium is also located at Mount Coot-Tha.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary: is the world’s largest koala sanctuary. Visitors to the sanctuary will fall in love with these furry animals and will get to learn about their habitat and the dangers that they now face.