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I am headed to Brisbane for the GCAP conference and am arriving a day early. I am wondering what fun things I can get up to for a day, as well as things to do in the evening.

I enjoy cultural sites, shopping, architecture, flora & fauna and tech. I'd be on a bit of a budget, but any suggestions on things to do? I'd definitely love to hear some things you like to do during the evenings, and am keen on heading into Fortitude Valley for an evening.

In return, I promise never to call your city Bris Vegas.
>> Anonymous
Club 299, Fortitude Valley
>> Anonymous
>>78431
Screw that. The Family. Hands down during K.K.

When will you be there?
>> Anonymous
Well, GoMA's got a display of local architects work on at the moment (I think), and the State Library are running something on retro-gaming. Lots of old Arcade Machines and stuff (though I don't think that starts for a bit). Artisan Gallery in the Valley also had a display of local young designers on last I checked (called "Launch Pad).

I'm more of a chiller than a clubber, so relaxing wise: The Bowery in the Valley does live jazz of a thursday night. Shadow Lounge on Eagle Street has sunday happy hour from 4-6, $3.50 Asahi, 7$ cocktails (selected), free chocolate fondu and boardgames. Great place to sit and watch the sun go down, but becomes a bit of a sleaze hole after dark.

If you're in the Valley, hit up Fat Rics (formerly Fatboys) for all day breakfast, and Gardinetto up the road does good Italian, but again I haven't been there for awhile. Also Campos Coffee is worth hitting up (behind the James Street Market) if you're in during the day. Best coffee in the CBD (that I know of so far) is either Jeremys on Albert, Brother Espresso on Mary or Naked in Elizabeth Arcade. Elizabeth Arcade also has a few interesing little boutique shops in it.

err, I'll shut up now.
>> Anonymous
>>78437

No, no, don't shut up. I prefer chilling too! (Though why I chose Base Central as a place to stay...)
>> Anonymous
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I was just thinking about this other day, Brisbane would have to be one of the greatest cities in the world to live for a multitude of reasons, but in terms of tourism value it's really, really SHIT. There's little of cultural significance, hardly anything to do and if you venture down to the Gold Coast you're greeted by hordes and hordes of bogans.

Pic related, the only worthwhile parts of Brisbane (in the small marked area).
>> Anonymous
>>78552

...because it's cheap and, as stated: central? Across the road is Anzac Square. Kinda a dive shopping wise, but there's a sweet bookshop in there called Pulp Fiction which carries a lot of oddball stuff.

"...also a chiller". Well, in that case, you might also want to wander over to West End and check out Lychee Lounge. I've not been there before, but I've heard good stuff about it and it's on the list of places to visit. Just up the road on the opposite side is Sling, which has possibly the most epic coctail list ever (it's 55 pages long and has an index). It also gets extra points for having astro-turf on the ceiling. Both are on Melbourne/Boundary street. There's also some pretty good resturaunts along there as well. Ec'co Bistro (closer to the city) took out best Restuaraunt this year I believe, be warned though: kinda expensive. Has an attached wine bar too. Dodge Little Jumbo on George too, looks nice, but it's all facade.

I forgot to mention: Shadow Lounge is only open Fridays and weekends, but Jade Budda below it is owned by the same people and kinda nice too.
>> Anonymous
If you're in town and looking for a feed, hit Govinda's (just near Elizabeth Arcade, up some stairs). It's vegitarian and run by the Krishnas... but it's cheap, tastes damn good and 90% probability you won't be able to finish what they give you. On the off chance you have a student card they also have student hour from 2-3pm in the arvo. They close pretty early though. Hanachi is a fast food joint in the bottom of Wintergarden and worth a look. They do Japanese food beyond the usual sushi: Ramen, Udon, that sort of stuff. If it's lunch time though, get the chicken curry, otherwise you'll be waiting for yonks. Pancake Manor onf Charlotte street is a Brisbane institution and open 24 hours. Be warned though: it's kinda like the eatery equivalent of a Red Bull and Vodka, you sort of only go there when you're too drunk to realise how much you're paying for how little. Catch a train to Milton and wander up Park Road too if you need an evening meal. Dolche Vita does a pretty good feed for a resonable price, and they're breakfast is good too. On the subject of breakfast: Milano (across the road from Boarders on Albert, apparently unsigned) does a good one. Their Cap's kinda dodge though, so just get a double shot latte.
>> Anonymous
Flora and fauna wise: City Botanic Gardens are always pleasant, particularly toward the QUT end. If you're there, take 10 mins to drop into the QUT Art Museum (it's on the main walkway between the uni and the gardens) sometimes there's something good in there, sometimes there isn't, but it's free so hey =P The Mt. Cootha gardens are pretty good too. If you can spare the time to go a little further out, Lone Pine Sanctuary (for the fauna) is about a 40 min bus ride out. Catch either the 445 or 430 (check the route first though, I'm not sure if both go) from Queen Street and they'll take you right there. There's also a boat which goes there from the city, but I've no idea where it leaves from.

Well, that's all I can think of right now.

Oh, if you're in the Valley, bounce down to Limes hotel as well and check out the rooftop bar. The fitout of the place was done by a local Industrial Designer and looks kinda cool. There's a bit of it somewhere on coolhunter http://www.thecoolhunter.com.au/travel/The-Limes-Hotel---Brisbane-Australia/

Apparently 4chan won't let me post long comments for some reason... so three posts later..
>> Anonymous
>>78575

The tourism thing is actually pretty true. It's kinda like the opposite of most places: nice place to live in, wouldn't really want to visit. At least not w/o some local knowledge.

Reckon your map should have included more of Paddington/West End and recently Wooloongabba.
>> Anonymous
Great, thanks for your suggestions! I'm putting them into my itinterary now, and will definitely be eating and drinking up large at the places you've all suggested.