Guidebook for Fortitude Valley
Parks & Nature
New Farm Park is a great place to relax and just a short bus ride away (or rent a City Cycle!). There is an excellent children's playground and a lovely walk along the river.
The Brisbane Powerhouse is an old power station that now hosts live music, comedy shows and farmers market.
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New Farm Park
1042 Brunswick StNew Farm Park is a great place to relax and just a short bus ride away (or rent a City Cycle!). There is an excellent children's playground and a lovely walk along the river.
The Brisbane Powerhouse is an old power station that now hosts live music, comedy shows and farmers market.
First established in 1825, the City Botanic Gardens are a lovely spot next to the centre of Brisbane. Old Government House gives a great glimpse into Brisbane's colonial past, and there are several lovely paths through the rainforest and along the river's edge. There are free guided walks available from Monday to Saturdays from approximately 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. (excluding public holidays), from the rotunda near the Alice St entry.
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City Botanic Gardens
147 Alice StFirst established in 1825, the City Botanic Gardens are a lovely spot next to the centre of Brisbane. Old Government House gives a great glimpse into Brisbane's colonial past, and there are several lovely paths through the rainforest and along the river's edge. There are free guided walks available from Monday to Saturdays from approximately 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. (excluding public holidays), from the rotunda near the Alice St entry.
Two stops on the train away is Roma Street Parkland, 16 hectares of park ranging from a rainforest valley to lakes and formal gardens. A great place to walk and unwind, or to have a barbecue picnic,
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Roma Street Parkland
1 Parkland BlvdTwo stops on the train away is Roma Street Parkland, 16 hectares of park ranging from a rainforest valley to lakes and formal gardens. A great place to walk and unwind, or to have a barbecue picnic,
Arts & Culture
Part of the Cultural Centre at South Brisbane, the Queensland Museum showcases the natural and cultural history of Queensland, as well as a great interactive educational science zone at the Sciencentre.
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Queensland Museum
Melbourne StreetPart of the Cultural Centre at South Brisbane, the Queensland Museum showcases the natural and cultural history of Queensland, as well as a great interactive educational science zone at the Sciencentre.
A smaller museum located inside Brisbane City Hall, with frequently changing exhibitions. Take a ride up the City Hall clocktower for a unique view of the city - but cover your ears if the bells ring!
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Museum of Brisbane
64 Adelaide StA smaller museum located inside Brisbane City Hall, with frequently changing exhibitions. Take a ride up the City Hall clocktower for a unique view of the city - but cover your ears if the bells ring!
Getting Around
Fortitude Valley Station
Nearby train station servicing all train lines.
Riverside Ferry Terminal station
Queen StreetClosest CityCat ferry terminal.
Essentials
Large supermarket with a butcher, bakery, fresh fruit and vegetables
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Woolworths
365 Turbot StLarge supermarket with a butcher, bakery, fresh fruit and vegetables
Large supermarket with a butcher, bakery, fresh fruit and vegetables
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Woolworths Newstead
76 Skyring TerraceLarge supermarket with a butcher, bakery, fresh fruit and vegetables
24 hour convenience store. Also sells SIM cards and public transport card (GO Card).
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Brunswick Street Mall
Brunswick Street24 hour convenience store. Also sells SIM cards and public transport card (GO Card).