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This walking tour explores how and why the river is such an integral part of our identity, as you learn about the arrival of convicts and free-settlers, the transformation of the river itself, floods, urbanisation and expansion, through to the city’s arrival on the world stage. Explore the people, stories and places that made Brisbane the complex and beautiful Australian city that it is today.
Start your tour at Kurilpa point in front of the beautiful Gallery of Modern Art, then wander into South Bank to immerse yourself in an inner city rainforest before crossing the Neville Bonner Bridge to the city where tough convict beginnings make way for prosperity and change.
On past some of our most iconic buildings as we delve into the river’s ebbs, flows and floods, then through the Botanic Gardens to hear about some of the crazy inhabitants and how we have altered the shape of the river over time. We end our tour taking in the breath-taking views from the Kangaroo Point bridge, looking out to the cliffs and the iconic depression-era Story Bridge.
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MEETING POINT:
You will meet your tour guide next to ‘GOMA Cafe’ on the Terrace, Stanley Place, GOMA (‘The World Turns’ sculpture)
See LINK to meeting point location below;
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kZBuWCyWVXuWoWix5
What to bring:
We run our tours rain or shine. All of our walks are outside so we highly recommend you bring water, sunscreen and a hat, as well as a raincoat and umbrella if it looks like rain.
Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
During your walk:
Your guide will provide opportunities for bathroom breaks and water fountains during your walk, but we recommend that you arrive early to the meeting point to use facilities before the tour departs. Please be sure to listen to any safety messages provided by your guide, and always be alert for cyclists and scooters on shared pathways.
Gratuity:
Our expert Guides appreciate tipping but it is not compulsory in Australia. Our guests tip between 5% and 15% of the value of the tour and we recommend cash only.
Contact Us:
You may contact us with any questions or concerns at hello@brisbaneunexpected.com.au or via SMS or WhatsApp at +61 498 513 068.
We look forward to sharing our beautiful city and its stories with you!
