With a map and your feet, it is easy to explore the compact city of Brisbane. Maps can be picked up at most hotels and information centers, and there are many self guided tours through trails and riverside paths. If you decide that you would rather tour while experiencing Australian public transportation then you have the option of buses, trains, and the City Cat ferry. City Cat takes you to some of the most popular locations in Brisbane.
If you have decided that you would prefer to travel while utilizing public transportation, your best option would be to purchase a Rover ticket. Rover tickets allows for unlimited travel for the day, week or month; depending on the ticket that you purchase. Another economical ways to tour the city include the City Sights Tram Bus Tour. This tram allows you to get off and explore the different sights, and when ready return on the bus for you next location.
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.
Queen Street Mall, is the heart of the Business District shopping area. Here you will find department stores, over 200 individual stores, and a food court and hall. There is also shopping arcades include, Broadway on the Mall, Brisbane Arcade and Rose Arcade. For fashion and jewelry go to the Wintergarden.
For those who prefer more exclusive boutique style shopping, inner suburbs such as Paddington and Milton have a range of interesting small shops, arts and crafts galleries and bookshops. Australian Opals including those found in Queensland are tax free to international visitors and are available from a few specialist stores such as Quilpie Opals. Aboriginal Artifacts can be found in Aboriginal Creations. Eagle Street is a popular weekend market site and is the best place to go for good-value local arts and crafts.
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