Guidebook for Highgate Hill
Shopping
Avid Reader Bookshop
193 Boundary StThe best bookstore in town!
Essentials
Coles West End
Boundary StreetThe closest supermarket
Sol Breads
27 Vulture StBest baker in town!
Drinks & Nightlife
The End Bar
73 Vulture StNice place for a cold beer
Super Whatnot
48 Burnett LnSuper cosy, DJ sets most nights.
An oldie but a goodie, open late. Rich decor and fab cocktails
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Lychee Lounge
94 Boundary StAn oldie but a goodie, open late. Rich decor and fab cocktails
Food Scene
Great coffee, cheap Indonesian food at lunchtime
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West End Coffee House
80 Vulture StGreat coffee, cheap Indonesian food at lunchtime
Swampdog Fish & Chips
Great fish & chips!
Our favourite! Great value for money, always super busy!
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Trang Restaurant West End
59 Hardgrave RdOur favourite! Great value for money, always super busy!
Great food. Bar upstairs. Lots of character and friendly staff.
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Crosstown Public House
23 Logan RoadGreat food. Bar upstairs. Lots of character and friendly staff.
Authentic Japanese food at great prices. A few hundred metres from our house. Nice decor too.
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MIZU Japanese restaurant West End
63 Hardgrave RdAuthentic Japanese food at great prices. A few hundred metres from our house. Nice decor too.
Sightseeing
The park is about 1km from the house and follows the river. Nice walk. Kids playground, picnic tables, free BBQs.
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Orleigh Park
68 Hill End TerraceThe park is about 1km from the house and follows the river. Nice walk. Kids playground, picnic tables, free BBQs.
Get your koala and kangaroo fix! About an hour's drive from Brisbane, close to the beach. Well worth a trip.
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Australia Zoo
Get your koala and kangaroo fix! About an hour's drive from Brisbane, close to the beach. Well worth a trip.
The Australian mecca for everything alternative, Byron Bay has stunning beaches, markets, great stores, loads of yoga centres and spiritual development opportunities.
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Byron Bay
The Australian mecca for everything alternative, Byron Bay has stunning beaches, markets, great stores, loads of yoga centres and spiritual development opportunities.
If you're after designer shops in a character-filled location, then this is it! 6km from Byron Bay, cute little town with cafes, restaurants and upmarket shops.
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Bangalow
If you're after designer shops in a character-filled location, then this is it! 6km from Byron Bay, cute little town with cafes, restaurants and upmarket shops.
Beach lovers, here's another little gem for you! Lots of different beaches, a tea-tree lake nearby where you can paddle board, surf etc
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Caloundra
Beach lovers, here's another little gem for you! Lots of different beaches, a tea-tree lake nearby where you can paddle board, surf etc
A great way to see the city
http://www.citycycle.com.au/How-does-it-work
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CityCycle Station No. 9
A great way to see the city
http://www.citycycle.com.au/How-does-it-work
A very nice walk to the city along the river, mangroves, amazing old trees, birdlife, quite magic an escape!
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Jardins Botânicos da Cidade
147 Alice StA very nice walk to the city along the river, mangroves, amazing old trees, birdlife, quite magic an escape!
Everything Else
Ferry terminal, handy for University of Queensland access, or sightseeing
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Xpress Convenience Hill End
40 Hoogley StFerry terminal, handy for University of Queensland access, or sightseeing
The gallery has a comprehensive Australian and international art collection. Currently showing: Fred Williams: Painter, Printmaker.
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Queensland Art Gallery
Stanley PlaceThe gallery has a comprehensive Australian and international art collection. Currently showing: Fred Williams: Painter, Printmaker.
Southbank was developed for Expo88. Bars and restaurants, artificial beach (complete with Life Saver and sand!), is host to markets on the weekend and is a short walk to the Cultural Centre & the city
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South Bank Parklands
Stanley Street PlazaSouthbank was developed for Expo88. Bars and restaurants, artificial beach (complete with Life Saver and sand!), is host to markets on the weekend and is a short walk to the Cultural Centre & the city
Arts & Culture
GoMA has amazing shows and is only a couple of km away from the house. Currently showing: Cai Guo-Qiang: Falling Back to Earth
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Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley PlaceGoMA has amazing shows and is only a couple of km away from the house. Currently showing: Cai Guo-Qiang: Falling Back to Earth
Recently refurbished, the MoB presents shows on life in Queensland. The dome light show is a must-see.
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Museu de Brisbane
64 Adelaide StRecently refurbished, the MoB presents shows on life in Queensland. The dome light show is a must-see.
Cineplex South Bank
167 Grey StCheap movies for all
Several venues under the one roof, from ballet to concerts and special exhibitions
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Melbourne StreetSeveral venues under the one roof, from ballet to concerts and special exhibitions
Reached by ferry from the house, this is a great destination: exhibitions, concerts and an amazing park, with rose garden and very beautiful old trees
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Brisbane Powerhouse
Reached by ferry from the house, this is a great destination: exhibitions, concerts and an amazing park, with rose garden and very beautiful old trees