Central Station Brisbane - Take The Train To Explore [Fast, Easy, Affordable And Awesome Staff]

If you don't drive and wish to visit places out side of Central Brisbane, take the train from Central Station which is located along Ann Street. The trains are clean and comfortable, as well as enjoyable. The train journey shows the difference between the city and other parts of Brisbane, as well as Queensland, which is equally amazing.

 There is an awesome team of rail staff. They are cheerful, friendly and help with a smile.

If you need help getting into the train just speak to the staff. The staff are friendly and very helpful.
A cheerful male staff was happy to show us the platform and the right train to board to Gold Coast. There was a lady staff at another station helping wheelchair users and mothers with prams. The rail staff are on the platform, ready to help.

 

The best time for travelling is during non peak hours as you can safe money and get a seat. There are priority seating on the train, it is important to give these seats to those who need it if you decide to sit while it is empty. The wonderful thing about the people travelling by these trains is that they get up immediately from the priority seats when someone who needs them enters, that is the way it should be.

 

Press the button on the side to open the train door.

It is great there are toilets in the train, which can be used by those using wheelchairs. Queensland Rail has made it possible for all to travel comfortably

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What is great about travelling by train is that you get to see different parts of Brisbane and other parts of Queensland. There are parts where you will be able to see houses, farms and
lots more when you take the train to stations which are further away from Brisbane city. It is a great way to see Queensland. There are  many places outside Brisbane such as the famous Gold Coast [about an hour train ride], Sunshine Coast, Chevron Island and many more awesome places which I was able to visit on a day trip by taking the train.

Free Inner-City Ferry - City Hopper Brisbane

One of the best ways to experience the Brisbane River for free is by taking the City Hopper [ Red Inner-City Ferry]. It is wonderful that this city wants everyone to experience this beautiful River.
You can get on and off the Red ferry at certain stops and enjoy the city.

City Hopper stops are North Quay, South Bank 3, Maritime Museum, Thornton Street, Eagle Street Pier, Holman Street, Dockside and Sydney Street terminals.

The City Hopper Ferry operates every 30 minutes from 6 am to midnight from Monday to Sunday.

 

The red colour boat on the map is the City Hooper.

This map shows the route taken by the City Hooper.

The map was obtained for free from the Visitor Information Centre in Queen Street Mall.

Free Bus Loop Service Tour For Brisbane City

There is a free bus service for all to use in Brisbane. This is great as the free bus service circles Brisbane's central business district (CBD). You can take this bus which is red in colour at the red sign posted bus stops. You can check the time table at the bus stops.

The red bus stops at various amazing attractions such as Queen Street Mall, City Botanic Garden Riverside Center, Central Station, Riverside and Eagle Street Pier and others as well. It is a fun and easy way to see the city of Brisbane.

There is also the Spring Hill Loop which operates between the CBD and Spring Hill.
Catch these yellow buses at the yellow sign posted bus stops. Popular stops for the yellow bus are
Post Office Square, St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, Central Station and others.

Post Office Square is along Adelaide street.

Brisbane Visitor Information Centre (Friendly Staff) - Queen St Mall

The  Brisbane Visitor Information Centre is in Queen St Mall. There you can get lots of good information. It is very helpful, especially for those who are visiting Brisbane for the first time. There are maps and  magazines which shows the events that are taking place for the month. The staff greet visitors with a smile. They are very friendly and are very helpful.They will approach those who enter the centre  and are willing to spend time explaining. This is very special and it feels good to speak to someone who is interested in making your holiday a happy one.

They are happy to help and provide answers to questions. Tickets for events can be purchased at the centre.

You can call the information centre at 3006 6290. There are friendly staff to help answer questions over the phone.

 

Brisbane Visitor Information Centre in Queen St Mall.

Interesting - Brisbane is Australia's new world city.

This map was obtained from the Visitor Information Centre. A very good map to use to explore Brisbane.

 

Anzac Square Adventure - Brisbane

Anzac Square is located along Adelaide St. It is beautiful, easy to explore and feels like an outdoor museum in a park. There is so much history in this place and at times just standing there feels like being in the past.

 

Photo shows the opposite of Anzac Square. There are lots of shops selling a variety of things.

                          
This is a wonderful place to explore, especially for children. The people of Brisbane have done a great job to maintain these old buildings and to remember those who had contributed to peace.

Adelaide St - The Anzac Square Arcade

Adelaide St is amazing .

 So many amazing buildings with lots of history to it.
The Anzac Square ,The Anzac Square Arcade , King George Square and Queens Plaza are some of the interesting places along Adelaide St. This is a very long street and lots to explore on foot.

If short of time this is the street to visit, a bit of history and shopping.

It is amazing to see the old and new buildings along Adelaide St.The picture below shows a newer building. There are many benches along this street to sit and enjoy the sun.

This map is a great help to those visiting Brisbane for the first time. 

Got it form the information center in Queen Street Mall. Adelaide St is the street in front of Anzac Square [D10].

After turning from Creek street into Adelaide street and passing Anzac Square ,there are many interesting shops selling a variety of things. 

These shops are located in The Anzac Sq Arcade.

 

The point where Edward St meets Adelaide St

 Queens Plaza is located at the point where Edward St meets Adelaide St

.David Jones is in Queens Plaza.

Starbucks on Adelaide St.

Further down Adelaide Street.

Brisbane City - The Old And New

Brisbane is a city of the old and new. The church below is called St Andrews which is near the 

Central train station. The road in front of the church is Creek St and walking down  Creek St is easy

as it is going down hill.

It is interesting that the church is surrounded by modern tall buildings.The design and the red bricks used to build this church tells a story of a bygone era.

 

The map below can be obtained from the information centre in Queen St Mall .

It is easy to plan the places to visit in Brisbane, as it shows all the interesting places which can be

found in each street. This map is a great help in discovering interesting places by foot.

 

 St Johns Cathedral is another interesting place to explore which is along Ann St.

 

Down Creek St which meets Adelaide St which runs from left to right in this picture.

When walking down Creek St, do stop to look up at the buildings, as the designs are interesting as well as beautiful. The design of the buildings certainly shows the changes that have taken place over the years.

It is interesting to find the statue of two kolas on top of this building at the point where Creek St meets Adelaide St.

It is interesting to see the old and new buildings along Adelaide St.

It is interesting to notice the design of the ceiling of this walk path along Adelaide St.