Seeing Brisbane, By Foot, By Car Or By Ferry

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Brisbane is a compact city which is easy to explore on foot. Maps are available from most hotels and information centers. There is excellent self guided heritage trails and riverside pathways on both sides of the river. A mangrove walkway meanders along the Botanic Gardens riverbank. Public transport in Brisbane includes buses, commuter trains and ferries. City Cat ferries service some of the most popular locations including South Bank, Eagle Street, Riverside, Dockside, New Farm and Kangaroo Point. The two main points of departure are in Eagle Street, but there are various stopping off points along the river. Tour boats supply a commentary and lunch or dinner.

The most economical way to travel on all Brisbane's public transport if you are making several journeys is with a Rover ticket, available from Administration Centre. This offers unlimited travel for a day, week or month depending on the tickets duration. Another flexible and economical way to see the city is on a City Sights Tram-Bus Tour , an open sided bus which runs a regular shuttle service around all Brisbane's main sights and attractions. There is a standard fare and you can get on and off whenever you choose. To get back on a Tram-Bus, simply hail one from one of the city Sights clearly signposted tram stops and show your ticket.

Brisbane's City Bus travels around the centre of the city, where as the Cityxpress buses travel the suburbs area. All types of buses run run until midnight. Commercially operated tour companies also offer coach tours of the city at night. All buses stop at the Queen Street Bus Station near the Myer Centre.

If shopping is what you desire head to the centre of the business district and stop by the Queen Street Mall. This is a large mall complete with department stores, over 200 individual stores, arcades, a dinning court and food hall.

If exclusive boutiques are more what you are looking for, then you will want to head towards Paddington and Milton. They have a wide selection of stores from small shops, arts and craft galleries and bookshops. If you are interesting in finding some Aboriginal artifacts you can visit Aboriginal Creations, and for Australian Opals visit Quilpie Opals. For local arts and crafts, at great prices you should stop by the Eagle Street weekend market.

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