🚶🏻‍♀️ Brisbane One-Day Itinerary

*"Special Forces" 6-hour sprint (12:30-18:30) after a 2h train ride from Gold Coast!* 📍 Must-Visit Spots 1️⃣ Brisbane City Hall Largest & tallest in Australia! Tours every 15/30 mins (includes a ride in a vintage elevator 🏗️ + clock tower visit). Pro tip: Book ahead—or gamble like me (got lucky with no-show slots!). 2️⃣ Quick Stops (Walk-through only) St John's Cathedral ⛪ Treasury Hotel 🏨 Commissariat Store Museum (⚠️ Closes at 4PM!) Queen Victoria Monument 🏛️ 3️⃣ The Star Deck Free observation deck with city views 🌆 Restaurants here are popular (but didn’t try). 4️⃣ Story Bridge Best photo spot: Riverwalk Lookout 📸 Nice riverside stroll too! 5️⃣ QUT Campus & Surrounds Old Government House (now a free art gallery 🖼️) Brisbane Botanic Gardens nearby 🌿 Queensland Parliament House (Ran out of time—check online for tours!) 6️⃣ South Brisbane ("SB" Landmark) Arts/culture hub across the river: State Library 📚 GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art) 🎨 Queensland Museum 🦖 Could easily spend 2 days here! 🌉 Night Views & Photography Tips 🎡 Brisbane Wheel $23 for 7 rotations (~covers "blue hour" to full dark). Super fast but great for photos! 📸 Alternative Photo Spots (if the Wheel has queues): SE Busway (urban vibe 🏙️) Pedestrian bridge near the Wheel (classic city + water shots 🌊). ⚠️ Key Notes Wear comfy shoes! (20k+ steps guaranteed 👟) Check closing times (museums shut early!). Golden hour > Blue hour > Night for photos! #StudyAbroad #USYD #Brisbane #BrisbaneLife #Queensland #AustraliaTravel #TravelGuide #CityPhotography #StudentLife