5 days in Brisbane, how do we make the most of it
Feb 15th 2006, 5:45 am
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Re: 5 days in Brisbane, how do we make the most of it
Oh wow thanks everyone for your suggestions I've written em in a little book and have been googling the places, everywhere looks fab 
Steve great post cheers for all the info, I will deffo look out for the bats if nothing else!!!, I lurve bats
Hope we do get to meet Polly, but if not next time or when your in Tas
It goes without saying 5 days is not long enough
but we will loads of time to explore when we do finally emigrate.
P
Steve great post cheers for all the info, I will deffo look out for the bats if nothing else!!!, I lurve bats
Hope we do get to meet Polly, but if not next time or when your in Tas
It goes without saying 5 days is not long enough
but we will loads of time to explore when we do finally emigrate.P
Feb 15th 2006, 6:29 am
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Re: 5 days in Brisbane, how do we make the most of it
You're biggest problem is going to be jet-lag if you are flying from the UK.
You'll end up "power-walking" on the Esplanades at 5 o'clock in the morning, like everyone else. Most importantly, enjoy it. Australia is a fabulous place to visit, however long you're there for.
You'll end up "power-walking" on the Esplanades at 5 o'clock in the morning, like everyone else. Most importantly, enjoy it. Australia is a fabulous place to visit, however long you're there for.
Feb 15th 2006, 6:48 am
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Re: 5 days in Brisbane, how do we make the most of it
the 4th is my birthday so WAS gonna say pop by when you visit Claire on The Gold Coast, but maybe not, I'll prob be unconscious in the garden somewhere ... 
Feb 15th 2006, 7:42 am
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Re: 5 days in Brisbane, how do we make the most of it
Originally Posted by debbiemc
lesley cant believe you're off so quickly!! if you're free for an hour tommorow come and join us at brewsters
Take care and thanks for the lovely evening and it was great to meet so many of you.
Better go now and start again
Feb 15th 2006, 7:51 am
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Re: 5 days in Brisbane, how do we make the most of it
You should have a meal at the Mt Cootha lookout - great panoramic views over Brissie, bayside and for Kms around. Also some good trails.
O'Reillys lodge is also great at Binna Burra.
R
O'Reillys lodge is also great at Binna Burra.
R
Feb 15th 2006, 8:26 am
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Re: 5 days in Brisbane, how do we make the most of it
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You just HAVE to go and spend at least a day on Nth Stradbroke(especially if Fraser Island is too far) and go for a swim in The Brown Lake(full of tea tree oil). Also, have a beer in the beer garden of the Pt Lookout pub, incredible view!!
Are you heading down south too??
H
You just HAVE to go and spend at least a day on Nth Stradbroke(especially if Fraser Island is too far) and go for a swim in The Brown Lake(full of tea tree oil). Also, have a beer in the beer garden of the Pt Lookout pub, incredible view!!
Are you heading down south too??
H
Feb 15th 2006, 10:26 am
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Re: 5 days in Brisbane, how do we make the most of it
You need to come down to the GC. Go to Surfers and go up Q1 - fantastic views, then go to Infinity which is wicked. Have a wander, see how tacky but wierdly great the place is, then get back in the car and pop down the bottom end and pay us a visit - may have a pool by then.
Whatever you do will be fab and you'll have a great time. You may not suffer jet lag, I never have done.
Whatever you do will be fab and you'll have a great time. You may not suffer jet lag, I never have done.
Feb 15th 2006, 12:43 pm
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Re: 5 days in Brisbane, how do we make the most of it
have a ferry trip over to moreton island and feed the wild dolphins, and go sand tobogganing
http://www.tangalooma.com/tangalooma...es/default.asp
http://www.tangalooma.com/tangalooma...es/default.asp
Feb 15th 2006, 8:38 pm
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Re: 5 days in Brisbane, how do we make the most of it
Originally Posted by stevenpoole9
You're biggest problem is going to be jet-lag if you are flying from the UK.
You'll end up "power-walking" on the Esplanades at 5 o'clock in the morning, like everyone else. Most importantly, enjoy it. Australia is a fabulous place to visit, however long you're there for.
You'll end up "power-walking" on the Esplanades at 5 o'clock in the morning, like everyone else. Most importantly, enjoy it. Australia is a fabulous place to visit, however long you're there for.
I was shocking when I went to Perth just couldnt sleep at night for weeks, was there for 6 months so got used to it, but so much so that I couldnt sleep for weeks when we got back to UK!!! Also going to try some Melatonin this time, we are stopping a night in KL on the way back too.
Thanks everyone so much info, dont know where to start with it all!!!
Reckon first job is to buy a detailed map of the area, i've only got a wall map of Oz so a lot of the smaller places your talking about arent on it.
Paul may join you in the garden later, sounds like we'll need a lie down with all the things to do
Hels dont think we'll get down as far as you this time, we will hire a car would be good if we could all meet up somehow??? but if not this time next time.
Rob just googled Mt Cootha fab views, reckon thats a must
Kelli already looked into the ferrys reckon Moreton island is a must too, its the nearest island to the city isnt it???
and Lesley me old mucker, hope everything goes well with the packers and we will definatley meet up one day on the other side
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Feb 16th 2006, 12:17 am
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Re: 5 days in Brisbane, how do we make the most of it
I would highly recommend doing an evening tour of the city on the back of a harley trike....did this last year on our reccy trip and it was really good. you get a really good feel for the city and taken to all the sites, mt cootha etc and its really cool. there are lots of co.s that do this. I can give you the no of the guy that did ours if you want.
Feb 16th 2006, 8:22 am
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Re: 5 days in Brisbane, how do we make the most of it
The best map to buy is a UBD. You can order one from www.ubd.com.au It's a good value map with the Gold Coadt and Sunshine Coast included. For the local attractions etc, they are available from every hotel foyer and the Airports.
Feb 16th 2006, 10:41 am
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Re: 5 days in Brisbane, how do we make the most of it
ooohhh, lesley, how exciting you were missed today mrs but we had a good talk behind your back though 
every one wishes you well and make sure you keep in touch wont you?????
have you heard andrew got his visa today
if we dont hear from you for a while, we know you'll be crossing the big pond eh!!
all the best and hope you all have a very safe flight and happy landings,
lots and lots of love and good wishes,
debs xxxxx
sorry kay nicked your thread oh well, you've had too many replies anyway
you were missed today mrs but we had a good talk behind your back though every one wishes you well and make sure you keep in touch wont you?????have you heard andrew got his visa today
if we dont hear from you for a while, we know you'll be crossing the big pond eh!!
all the best and hope you all have a very safe flight and happy landings,
lots and lots of love and good wishes,
debs xxxxx
sorry kay nicked your thread
oh well, you've had too many replies anyway
Feb 16th 2006, 10:46 am
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Re: 5 days in Brisbane, how do we make the most of it
Originally Posted by debbiemc
ooohhh, lesley, how exciting you were missed today mrs but we had a good talk behind your back though every one wishes you well and make sure you keep in touch wont you?????
have you heard andrew got his visa today
if we dont hear from you for a while, we know you'll be crossing the big pond eh!!
all the best and hope you all have a very safe flight and happy landings,
lots and lots of love and good wishes,
debs xxxxx
sorry kay nicked your thread oh well, you've had too many replies anyway
you were missed today mrs but we had a good talk behind your back though every one wishes you well and make sure you keep in touch wont you?????have you heard andrew got his visa today
if we dont hear from you for a while, we know you'll be crossing the big pond eh!!
all the best and hope you all have a very safe flight and happy landings,
lots and lots of love and good wishes,
debs xxxxx
sorry kay nicked your thread
oh well, you've had too many replies anyway
Feb 16th 2006, 11:08 am
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Re: 5 days in Brisbane, how do we make the most of it
Originally Posted by possoms
Jeezus your like a whirling thingy I have posted a thread to you on the barbie, clear your pm box
i'm multi tasking barbie, aus, immi !!!!!!!!oh yeah and pm's!!
Feb 17th 2006, 12:47 pm
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Re: 5 days in Brisbane, how do we make the most of it
What a great thread! its given me lots of suggestions for things to do on our reccie later this year. We are going for 4 weeks to Brisbane! Can't wait!
