blackcountrygirl

Got cheap flight to Brissie in NOV for a week need a cheap place to stay near the sea, centre etc, not bothered about having pool etc just needs to be clean,a place to lay our heads we don`t stay in a lot so basic is ok, and any info on Brissie would be appreciated as we`ve never been before

jazzys

You can't be near the sea AND the centre of brisbane.

Jazzys

spartacus

Not at the same time anyway.

bcworld

What about the man-made inland sea?

*sits and waits for the usual stock photo to be trotted out*

A week in Brissie - OMG!

LouiseR

In November, I'd be getting myself down to the Gold Coast, near the sea and the centre there.

asprilla

yep, I agree. head down to the gold coast or sunshine coast.

cheapest accommodation = backpackers, or a tent.

things to do in brisbane - do a search on the forum, there are plenty of threads and suggestions.

ABCDiamond

It isn't a sea, it is a man made beach

ABCDiamond

That'll take care of 1 week, and that's just the reading

blackcountrygirl

Thanks guys we`ve never been to Brisbane so any suggestions are welcome, but we need some help we are OAPs, but love to get around

fish.01

I suggest you stay here in Brisbane's oldest house still privately occupied: http://www.lucerne.net.au/

Read the reviews on trip advisor.com to see how highly recommended it comes. Can vouch for them as I live nearby and we bought my parents 2 nights there...their room was great...the hosts gave me a dozen eggs from their chooks. It has lovely restaurants, shops and architecture nearby. Ask for the room named "The Cottage". They leave a great breakfast selection in the room.

Hard to beat the family touch.

Train to the city takes 4 minutes. Man made beach a bike ride away...

blackcountrygirl

Thank you Fish that was very helpful I didn`t expect some sarcasm from others, not knowing anything about Brisbane, hope they all had a good laugh