Must visit places in Brisbane and Sydney

novelty-socks

Brisbane is a nice little city. We found the best food and drink options by far were all around Fortitude Valley. Throw a rock and you'll probably hit a good restaurant!

Lots of great coffee around there too — you won't go far wrong with any of the independent cafes in that part of the city, but do check out Campos for breakfast/brunch too.

Downtown is much of a muchness, although there's a free boat you can take along the river which is a nice way to orient yourself. We also enjoyed dinner at the Powerhouse, which has a nice setting.

ibizafan_2

I've only been back from Brisbane for four weeks, but I so miss the coffee and breakfast in cafes. They do it so well over there. It helps to like avocado!

comberspud

All good thanks. Blue Mountains is a must.

Will be checking out every ones replies in detail

blindman

comberspud wrote: »

All good thanks. Blue Mountains is a must.

Will be checking out every ones replies in detail

Will you actually be in Sydney on New years Eve?

comberspud

Yes, Sydney from 28th to 3rd Jan, then Brisbane 3rd till 6th then Fiji, New Cal for 9 nights and back to Brisbane

blindman

comberspud wrote: »

Yes, Sydney from 28th to 3rd Jan, then Brisbane 3rd till 6th then Fiji, New Cal for 9 nights and back to Brisbane

And you are seriously asking what the must do,s are?

BLue mountains would not be my number 1

Hope you have accommodation booked.

Google "lawn with a view"

comberspud

Without being rude.

I know most of my list and sites to see. It's just nice to hear others that have been and can maybe advise places that are not what every typical tourist does.

Flights , hotels are all booked and paid.

Blue mountains are not my number one, just a must for us. In our opinion they look great.

Twopints

The revolving restaurant at the Sydney Tower 360 Bar is worth a look

http://www.360dining.com.au/

ince_mon

dawyldthing wrote: »

I climbed sydney harbour bridge which was worth the money, did a an open top bus which helped get my bearings. I did really enjoy sydney.

Anyone know how much it costs to climb the Bridge now? I did it in 06/07,and it was about £72.

blindman

ince_mon wrote: »

Anyone know how much it costs to climb the Bridge now? I did it in 06/07,and it was about £72.

Google it

Harbour climb

Christ they are certainly milking it now.:eek:

Went years ago and it was £40 IIRC