What an intricate, eye-catching bridge. It's so mesmerizing any time of the day. Plus, when walking…read moreover it, you are amazed at the sights of the city and the height of the bridge. It's definitely similar to the London Bridge. At night time, it's visible from so many different areas and so picturesque. During the day, it's filled with noises of cars and little foot traffic. But the walking paths going both directions and on top and beneath the bridge, make it accessible to walk over it. Definitely a must when visiting Brisbane!

Opened in 1940 the Story Bridge is the longest cantilever bridge in Australia. It connects…read moreFortitude Valley to Kangaroo Point (I've been fortunate to live in both for some time). Ironically, for many residents of Kangaroo Point the small ferries and CityCat boats are nowadays a more convenient ways to get to downtown than this bridge, which is part of a highway shuttling people from southern neighborhoods to the north. Best part of the Bridge, for me, is that it lights up every night, often in a specific color commemorating an event. For example, on 14/11/17 it was lit in rainbow colours in recognition of the Yes vote .

This major landmark is a fabulous easy and safe bridge walk with absolutely beautiful views of the…read moreharbor and surrounding city. Skyscrapers everywhere. Beautiful boats. Longest of its type in Australia and connects kangaroo point with Fortitude Valley and the CBD.

Apparently the guy who the the bridge in Sydney also bullt this one (though I suspect that the word…read moredesign it a much better descriptor than build considering that I suspect a lot more people when into the building of the bridge than just a single guy). Anyway, this bridge is, well, Brisbane's bridge and I suspect that it was designed to allow ships of all sorts to pass underneath it, though I suspect that not all that many ships actually come this far up the river any more. However, once again, just like the one in Sydney, this is pretty much just another bridge.

I believe that South Brisbane used to be the interstate train station before they built the rail…read morebridge across the river. Then again, the only other state that can be reached by rail happens to be New South Wales, which is to the south. You could get to South Australia, but there isn't a railway that is able to take you there. Anyway, the station itself is actually quite nice, though I did find the elevators to be pretty slow. Also, trains don't come as often as I'd like them to.

I love how convenient this train station is. It's across the road from GOMA, SLQ, the Museum, the…read moreLyric Theatre, Southbank Parklands and Grey St and is a short stroll to West End. Weirdly I used to forget this and get off at Central, however I've finally learned and now use this as an access point to one of my favourite areas of the inner city. I also like how it's one of the only original buildings in the area. Thankfully the renovation has been pretty thoughtful so most of the old school ambiance is still evident.

This is a weird little place, it can't really be called a park as it's the size of a hankerchief…read more(do you youngsters even know what a hankerchief is anymore?) but I guess that's why it's called a reserve. It's more like a little jutting promontory out into the river with a shade sail, a picnic table and a monument of some kind. I don't know if I'd stop to eat here (particularly with Newstead Park around the corner) however if I was the kind of person who ever went for a jog along the river this would be a good rest stop as the views are outstanding.

Cameron Rocks Reserve is a lovely little spot along Kingsford Smith Drive. I've often see it as I…read moredrive past coming back from the airport and one time I decided to pull up and just check it out. This little patch of green really only has one set of table and benches. It is with roofing, although I don't think it would really protect from rain, it just provides a bit of shade. Although it is located along a busy main road, you don't really notice it as the view of the Brisbane River and the City make for a good distraction. It's not a big park, so it's not best to invite plenty of people to it, but if it's just for a few people or just one family, it would be fine. This place is a great spot to stop by in between leisurely strolls along the river from Portside to Newstead Park. There is also parking nearby if you plan on getting here by car.

I'm sure that not a lot of people get the time to remember that Anzac Square is actually a war…read morememorial. Most people are too busy using it as a shortcut from Adelaide to Ann St and vice versa - including myself. Which does make me feel a little bit sad. It was named in honour of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (known as the ANZACs) and was a memorial built for the men and women who fought overseas. It was officially opened on Armistice Day, 1930. At the top of the Square, almost at Ann Street, is the Shrine of Remembrance, which houses the "Eternal Flame of Remembrance" which, in its bronze urn, never goes out. Each of the 18 columns around the shrine represents the 18 years of peace we had after World War I. And the bottle trees in the park are to commemorate Queensland Light Horse Regiments, which served in South Africa's Boer War (1899-1902), while palm trees are actually Middle Eastern Date Palms and they were planted to celebrate Australia's success in the Middle East during both World Wars. And, of course, each year on Anzac Day (25 April), there's a dawn service held at the Shrine of Remembrance and in the Square itself.

What a beautiful, well maintained park and memorial in the center of the CBD, the world let alone…read moreBrisbane needs more of these type of public spaces. Both offering a shady, comfortable spot to relax, eat lunch, take in the greenery ( I say that cause apart from the botanical gardens there isn't enough of it about, and the scenery beyond the memorial's grassy borders is just cbd highrises and office blocks) and most importantly remember those who had past fighting for our country. One of my first memories of this place was on Anzac day 1997 when I, as primary school vice captain was asked to join in a remembrance ceremony in this square along with other representatives from schools all over Brisbane. I remember standing there on that central path hearing the trumpets sound and staring across the space admiring the statues and boab trees and eagerly waiting in anticipation to not only see the eternal flame and pay my respects but to shake John Howard's hand and recite the words 'lest we forget' - It was a beautiful moment for me and it cemented the significance of what this place represents in my heart and mind forever. Unfortunately at night this place on occasion, for some disrespectful people loses its significance and is tainted by acts of drunken or disrespectful behavior and vandalism - So I would suggest steering clear of it later in the evening and I hope that sooner rather than later that negative aspect of Anzac square passes.

A great bridge. Would bridge again…read more Traffic across is fine both ways in the morning, can get a bit congested going from South Brisbane to the City in the evening, particularly if there is an event on at the Suncorp Stadium. But it's free, and generally about as quick as the Go-Between (which is about $2.50 I think). Why go anywhere else for your bridging needs?

I think the William Jolly Bridge is one of my favourites in Brisbane. It is quite beautiful with…read moreits steel framed and cement arches. It is a product of Brisbane in the 1930s and has that old school, art deco charm and sophistication about it. It is a classy structure to look at, unlike some of the more modern monstrosities around (I am looking at you Kurilpa Bridge with your mess of cables). William Jolly opened in 1932 and was originally just known as the Grey Street Bridge. It connects Grey street in South Brisbane to Roma Street in the city. You can choose to either drive, walk or cycle across William Jolly but I have only driven. It has two lanes of traffic in either direction but this still gets congested during peak hour. The Go Between Bridge is close by and since this toll bridge opened it has eased traffic a little on William Jolly. Still for those of us too cheap to pay a toll, William Jolly is a lovely drive.

I love the fact that the Go Between Bridge was named after the amazing awesome band The Go…read moreBetweens. That is right, it is named after a band not because it helps you "go between" places, although it certainly does this as well. The Go Betweens were an indie rock group that formed in Brisbane and if you haven't heard them then you should definitely check them out. The Go Between Bridge is a toll bridge. Whenever I see the word toll bridge my brain always reads troll bridge instead. While the bridge will certainly steal your money it won't actually clobber you with a club or anything like that. The best way to pay your toll is to invest in one of those gadgets that you stick in the inside of your windscreen. It will register and beep as the toll is collected and you almost don't have to think about it. The bridge itself is most useful to avoid traffic (especially at peak hour) and makes travelling from the south side to the western suburbs and inner city that little bit easier. It is also has a pedestrian and cyclist path as well. Because I am cheap, I tend not to use the Go Between Bridge unless I really have to but when I do it is always a breeze.

How does one give a bridge 5 stars? I mean, I can see someone who helped build the thing getting…read morepassionately proud, but to the rest of us it's not particularly an exciting topic. (Just in case, I googled "bridge appreciation" and can't find any societies of bridge fetishists. I'm not saying they're not out there, but not in dangerous numbers.) Well, this bridge manages to get 5 stars based on some traffic advantages. (That seems a sensible gauge. Who likes traffic?) My regular route of driving from Musgrave Road to West End is now cut short to a ridiculous extent. During rush hour, it'll take about a quarter of the time to use The Go Between Bridge as compared to the traditional winding back-street crawl towards its alternatives. The bridge's name was decided by a website competition ("Name That Bridge") in reference to Brisbane-based indie rock band The Go-Betweens. After this was revealed as the winner there was a lot of naysaying from some crowds, but I like it. It's a band but as a bridge it's also a go-between! (Yes, a terrible joke: I think it's my father speaking through me.) Finished in mid-2010, the bridge has proven to be a handy little traffic avoidance. You should buy the e-tag thing, or you pay a mandatory image processing fee of $0.47 per trip. Then you receive the unpaid toll notice charge in the mail, which is $6.50. The first unpaid toll notice reminder shoots it up to $13.35 and so on. So get the e-tag, unless you're rich or lazy. And that's okay.

On a clear day or a cloudless evening, Wilson's Outlook at New Farm provides one of the most…read morestunning views of Brisbane city and the Story Bridge. I stumbled upon it accidently after taking a wrong turn on my way to Chouquette for a croissant. The vista was breathtaking and has caused me to return time and time again since. Take a picnic, a friend, or a date you want to impress. If you have a good camera, it's also a great place to take photos of Brissy or if you're game, get their early for the annual Riverfire festival.

Wilson's Outlook is beautiful. At night time, the bridge looks amazing, and the hum of the cars as…read morethey zip across gives this very nice white noise, as odd as that sounds. Perfect place to take someone after a date, as it's just a short stroll from the city, the valley or New Farm. There are around 5 benches in the spots in Wilson's Outlook, and a couple of public bins too, so it's perfect for a picnic during the day and you don't have to take all your rubbish back with you in the car. If you're only going to come here once, make sure it's at night, it's so much nicer! Note, the only problem with Wilson's Outlook, and the reason it gets 4 stars instead of 5, is because of the chronic mosquitos that will devour your skin. Wear some insect repellent, or you will have a miserable time. Although, at the time of writing, there is a huge mosquito population outbreak right now bigger than any in the past 14 years (2015), so that may be skewing my review a tad.