For those attending the Colloquium in Brisbane, we have compiled the following list of things to do and see while you are here:

• City Botanic Gardens: Brisbane’s original botanic gardens located next to QUT’s Gardens Point campus.

• Brisbane Riverwalk: The Brisbane Riverwalk is one of the best ways to see the city.

• South Bank: Located on the southern banks of the Brisbane River across from the Gardens Point campus, South Bank encompasses 17 hectares of parklands, eateries, and other attractions (including markets on Friday evenings and weekends). The Fish Lane precinct includes a variety of bars and restaurants, as well as street art and public art.

• Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art: QAGOMA consists of the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG), which is the main building, and the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), situated 150 m away. Both are located within the Queensland Cultural Centre in South Bank in Brisbane. GOMA is the largest gallery of modern and contemporary art in Australia.

• Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary: The world’s first and largest koala sanctuary, home to over 100 koalas and 70 species of other Australian native animals and only 12 kilometres from the CBD.

• Queen Street Mall and King George Square (home to Brisbane City Hall) are a short walk from campus, where you will find a range of shopping and dining services.

• Howard Smith Wharves and Eagle St Pier dining precincts are also close to campus (a short ferry ride or 15 minute walk).

• Roma Street Parklands: Located a 10 minute walk from the CBD, a vibrant collection of gardens rooms, lawns, and walkways

• West End: The West End has historical and cultural significance in Brisbane.  A visit to West End is worthwhile for any history buffs. There’s a walking street guide to help plan your journey. 

• Brisbane Jazz Club: Further along the river on Kangaroo Point side, accessible by ferry. 

• Northey Street City Farm: A vibrant green oasis and working model of community-based urban permaculture in the heart of Brisbane. More than 1500 exotic and native fruit trees, bush food plants, shrubs and ground covers have been planted on the four hectare farm site since its inception. If you are in Brisbane on a Sunday, a visit to the weekly Organic Farmers Market is a must.

• Tipplers Tap South Bank: A favourite of the Colloquium Organising Committee! Casual lunch and dinner bar for excellent Australian craft beers. Go for the beers, stay for the beer pickles and crumbed mushrooms!

• If you need a quick breakfast fix close to QUT before the Colloquium – try The Maillard Project at 119 Charlotte St in the CBD, or Pancake Manor at 18 Charlotte St in the CBD. Pancake Manor is a Brisbane icon, a 24-hour café in a converted cathedral serving up sweet and savoury pancakes. There are also several cafes on campus.