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03 / The green side

Parks, gardens and the big view

A rewarding thing about Brisbane is how quickly city life gives way to trees and open space. The City Botanic Gardens provide a peaceful riverside escape close to the central business district, with winding paths and mature plantings.

Trees and gardens in Brisbane's City Botanic Gardens
City Botanic Gardens. Photo: Batsv / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

City Botanic Gardens

Central, leafy and an easy place to escape the pace of the CBD. A particularly good choice for a slower morning or a relaxed riverside stroll.

Wide view over Brisbane from Mount Coot-tha lookout
Mount Coot-tha Lookout. Photo: Kgbo / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Mount Coot-tha

For the broader picture, head west to the lookout for sweeping views across Brisbane. The nearby botanic gardens are also worth visiting, with free entry.

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