We walked across the bridge near our hotel to this free museum…read more There are things of interest for children & adults. In addition, there are some activities you can pay for. Lastly, there was A/C on a hot day, as well as a nice cafe to grab something cold to drink. If you are in Brisbane CBD, this free museum is worth a visit.

It's free. Don't complain. You can see quite a bit without paying…read more Lots to learn about the history of Brisbane and Queensland. It's a good study into the biology of the plant and animal species local here.

Brisbane, you want laneways? Well the same people that gave us Winn Lane are introducing us to…read moretheir newest creation, Bakery Lane. A mix of niche fashion, dining and shopping, this is a place to come and truly admire just how much Brisbane has grown up. From the delicious gluten free brownies of I Heart Brownies, to the healthy juices from Skull It and the chic cacti at The Botanist, this is a nook of the CBD that is almost too cool for school. Pro Tip: check out their once a month markets on the first Saturday of each month.

I am proud to come to work in this awesome new laneway everyday…read more I love the vibe and the people. It keeps me excited about going to work each day. Not to mention wanting to come in on the weekend to enjoy the monthly markets.

As I have bemoaned previously on Yelp, Brisbane had most of its architectural heritage knocked out…read moreby the infamous Deen Brothers demolition company, often in the middle of the night. Fun fact - they're still at it! They demolished 6 heritage listed buildings in Hamilton only 4 years ago! However, my point is that we're all lucky no one called them in to take down Newstead House as our city would be the poorer for it. I remember going through this beautiful colonial building as a child, being fascinated by all the beautiful furniture and appreciating how the design of the house maximised the priceless river views and the rolling hills down to the river. You can take part in plenty of community projects here, or just educate your children about Brisbane's history (Deen Brothers soapbox is optional but highly recommended). Oh and you can have Devonshire tea! Delightful!

Newstead House is nestled within the gorgeous Newstead Park and surrounded by beautiful dear old…read moretrees. In addition to its tranquil park surroundings, it also overlooks Brisbane River. Newstead House is known to be the oldest surviving Brisbane residence dating back from 1846. Whenever I visit this park, I find it so heart-warming to know that right before me, is an important piece of Brisbanes history. The Victorian designed house, has a beautiful stretched balcony covering most of the front of the house. Inside it is furnished with some of Australia's rarest antique decor and furniture. This place makes for a wonderful venue to hold a wedding, a wedding reception or any celebration. The surrounding parklands are an idyllic location for wedding photography. Throughout the year, Newstead House hosts many events and has plenty of programs. You can come here to listen to an orchestra playing light classics, enjoy a cup of devonshire tea on the balcony and come for other concerts usually held throughout the year. The program changes yearly, so I suggest checking their website or call them for their latest updates. This is a wonderful piece of history preserved in time. It is a must see for tourists and locals a like. It makes a pleasant historical learning experience for the whole family to enjoy.

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.

Like many of Brisbane's parks, Woolcock has gone over the last decade from being nothing more than…read moredirt, grass and a few lonely old swings to a respectable modern park. Woolcock is part of Brisbane's sweeping overhaul of park beautification and standardisation: sprawling, rolling and well-maintained grass; a playground including awesome swings that regrettably weren't around when I was a kid; and a path for power-walkers... in Woolcock's case, the path is stone and called Reflexology Walk. I'm no reflexology follower, but after loudly reading the sign with amusement I figured if I was going to talk the talk then I'd better walk the walk, so off went the shoes and I was taking the path to better health. Well, that's what the sign said; aside from the pleasant sensation of smooth pebbles on my feet, I did not develop the inferred health superpowers. However, it snakes by a creek and call me a cynic but it's damn pretty. Overall, like a park should be, the vibe is relaxed. Though not officially a dog park, many people bring their pets here for friendly interaction and some off-leash playing. The park also draws in a weekend crowd of families wanting to BBQ somewhere picturesque and not overcrowded: no one likes having to duel a stranger with tongs for the rights to a picnic bench. In terms of events, around a year ago I accidentally stumbled upon a fair at Woolcock. Though I'm not sure what it was in aid of, there were many real estate company tents set up, looking lonely beside stalls selling trinkets and fairy floss. People with dogs chatted with others about their respective pets and blocked the pathway (me included). There was also a sausage sizzle which I lined up for and heartily enjoyed even though I knew the meat was probably 40% cardboard. My dog also loves it here, as it's frequented by some of the people outside of our family who can actually stand her.

Ah Woolcock Park. I lived around the corner from here in 2002 and was among the first residents…read moreto enjoy the then newly upgraded facilities. I used to congregate here with my friends for a vegie-q, some yo ho ing and maybe a spot of fire stick twirling. Look I was young alright? It's nice to see the facilities have been well maintained in the intervening decade. This is a lovely park for families, friends or, yes, groups of urban hippies to enjoy and the BBQ's are still available (God I love that Brisbane parks have BBQ's, take that Melbourne! We finally win a point!) If you're in the area this is a little urban oasis that you should definitely come visit.