The beautiful lush green lawns skirting the western shores of the Great Brisbane River, the South Bank Parklands, are one the best ways to experience nature in the heart of the bustling metropolitan city. If you’re on vacation in the capital of Queensland, consider staying at the Next Hotel Brisbane , one of the leading hotels in Brisbane CBD , as it is conveniently located within easy walking distance of the parklands.
The South Bank Parklands are a haven for those who want to jog, cycle or simply take a healthy scenic walk as they consist of a mixture of rainforests, grassed areas and even a man-made beach! The Streets Beach is an artificial beach made to look like a tropical lagoon and won the cleanest beach title in the Keep Australia Beautiful Council’s Clean Beach Challenge. The artificial beach which attracts many swimmers comprises a lagoon with enough water to fill five Olympic swimming pools!
The other attractions of the South Bank Parklands include the Arbour which has 443 curling steel columns covered in bougainvilleas which flower throughout the year creating a visual spectacle; and the Wheel of Brisbane, where you can take an exciting ride to view the buzzing city. The Suncorp Piazza is also a popular hotspot at the parklands as it is an outdoor theatre frequently used for community events such as concerts and performances as well as screenings of international sporting events and movies, both for free! You can also go shopping for trendy clothing and accessories during your visit to the parklands as the Young Designers Market, held on the first Sunday of every month from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
If you need a little bit of inner peace, then take a stroll to the Nepal Peace Pagoda located at the transformed Brisbane World Expo ’88 site, in the South Bank Parklands. The pagoda one of the most significant heritage items in Brisbane contains beautiful intricate Nepalese architecture and art and its first level meditation area is a popular spot for those who want to engage in spiritual contemplation and find peace in the surrounding natural beauty….
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
