Brisbane is a city that is characterised by its snake-like river that weaves throughout the CBD and suburbs. (The CBD actually has river on both sides).
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| Brisbane City at dusk |
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| Brisbane's public transport system includes 19 City Cats & 9 City Ferries |
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| There are lots of walkways along the Brisbane River, although the "floating walkways" were destroyed by the January 2011 floods. |
This weekend I had a lovely visit to New Farm Park - a beauitful expansive parkland on the Brisbane River with numerous wonderful rose gardens and plenty of areas to play, relax and picnic.
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| Rose arbours |
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| The Rotunda is a popular spot for weddings |
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| The river alongside the Parklands is popular for water sports |
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| And water hoons |
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| The river walkway is popular for both walking and cycling |
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| Dogs are allowed in the parklands, as long as they are on a leash |
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| There are enormous grassed areas to play ball games... or quiet shady spots for reading & relaxing |
And my post would not be complete without a few photos of one of my favourite forms of residential architecture dating back to the 1840's, the "Queenslander". Brisbane city and the suburbs are full of these beautiful historic homes - my dream is to, one day, own one!
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3 comments:
I love Brisbane and if's meandering river. I remember the beautiful houses and the gorgeous Jacaranda that always bloomed at exam time! Lovely photos, thank you.
Jenni
This looks like such a beautiful place to be, and your photographs are just wonderful. The light in each of them is fantastic, and I LOVE that purple tree. So beautiful!
Thank you so much for sharing today at The Creative Exchange.
Have a wonderful evening!
lisa.
Brisbane looks like a beautiful city! I never knew that a river was such an essential part of it!
I visited Australia in 2010. I enjoyed every minute of my stay. :)
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