by Anna McGhie | Jan 31, 2017 | Sights
All aboard. Have you been for a ride on the Brisbane City Council’s free CityHopper? The CityHopper ferry service allows you to discover Brisbane via her meandering Brisbane River for free, with ferries running regularly, approximately every 30...
by Anna McGhie | Jan 28, 2017 | Sights
Do you love roses? I do. To me they are the most romantic, classic and beautiful flower and of course they are known worldwide to symbolise love. In Brisbane we can admire these romantic blooms at the beautiful New Farm Park rose...
by Anna McGhie | Jan 22, 2017 | Sights, Vintage
A celebration usually includes a cake. So this Australia Day celebrate with the classic Lamington which is believed to have been created in Brisbane. Popular belief is, that this iconic Australian food was named after Lord Lamington, the Governor of Queensland...
by Anna McGhie | Jan 17, 2017 | Sights
The Great Court at the University of Queensland is a magnificent semicircular area comprising of vast green lawns and arched sandstone walkways with carved columns. Described as the heart of the St Lucia campus the Helidon sandstone walkways vary in colours ranging...
by Anna McGhie | Jan 15, 2017 | Sights
PoinsettiaRiverfire stands tall in Emma Miller Place on Roma Street and celebrates Brisbane in two striking and flamboyant ways. Created by Brisbane based sculptor Luke Roberts the 10.5m tall structure draws on inspiration from the adopted Brisbane floral emblem...
by Anna McGhie | Jan 8, 2017 | Sights
South Bank Parklands is blooming with flowers. Take a tour with me and see what’s on show. While the jewel in the crown at South Bank Parklands is definitely The Arbour which is covered in purple Bougainvillea flowers throughout the year, there are many other...
