We do not get into town much but when we do it is always a pleasant surprise. In the old days it has been too busy, dirty and parking was a hassle. Quite often we would drive most of the way in then switch to a train to try and make it easier but that ended up a lot longer. Luckily this time @consciouscat found a much better way. It is always worth checking and comparing all available options. In the end we were able to get 3 hours casual parking right in the middle of town, 500 meters away from our destination for $7. Less than the train fares.
We do not get into town much but when we do it is always a pleasant surprise. In the old days it has been too busy, dirty and parking was a hassle. Quite often we would drive most of the way in then switch to a train to try and make it easier but that ended up a lot longer. Luckily this time @consciouscat found a much better way. It is always worth checking and comparing all available options. In the end we were able to get 3 hours casual parking right in the middle of town, 500 meters away from our destination for $7. Less than the train fares.
Mianjin is the word the traditional Aboriginal custodians called this land that is shaped like a spike.
Mianjin is the word the traditional Aboriginal custodians called this land that is shaped like a spike.
The Spikey shaped land on the Brisbane river and the southern half of the central business district.
The Spikey shaped land on the Brisbane river and the southern half of the central business district.
I just love the Brisbane winter weather, cloudless sky’s and a pleasent 20 degrees Celsius.
I just love the Brisbane winter weather, cloudless sky's and a pleasent 20 degrees Celsius.  
There always seems to be a lot of construction going on these cranes are on top of the new Queens Wharf Casino building.
There always seems to be a lot of construction going on these cranes are on top of the new Queens Wharf Casino building.
It looks like the botanic Gardens used to be called Queens park.
It looks like the botanic Gardens used to be called Queens park.
Where were a few nice flowers and trees around but not a lot, maybe because it was our winter.
Where were a few nice flowers and trees around but not a lot, maybe because it was our winter.
The water in the fountain pond looked a bit like the river, dirty and cold. I often wonder if the river was ever clean, clear and good for swimming in the olden days. With such a big city population and pollution nowadays, it just does not seem that inviting.
The water in the fountain pond looked a bit like the river, dirty and cold. I often wonder if the river was ever clean, clear and good for swimming in the olden days. With such a big city population and pollution nowadays, it just does not seem that inviting.

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The Sunday markets have a good selection of food and crafts.
The Sunday markets have a good selection of food and crafts.
The new Kangaroo Point Green pedestrian bridge under construction in the middle of the river.
The new Kangaroo Point Green pedestrian bridge under construction in the middle of the river.
Bye for now from the Brisbane City Botanic Garden
Bye for now from the Brisbane City Botanic Garden