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Traveling In Brisbane, Australia
July 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment
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.
The most economical way to travel on all Brisbane’s public transport if you are making several journeys is with a Rover ticket, available from Administration Centre. This offers unlimited travel for a day, week or month depending on the tickets duration. Another flexible and economical way to see the city is on a City Sights Tram-Bus Tour , an open sided bus which runs a regular shuttle service around all Brisbane’s main sights and attractions. There is a standard fare and you can get on and off whenever you choose. To get back on a Tram-Bus, simply hail one from one of the city Sights clearly signposted tram stops and show your ticket.
If you are utilizing the bus service there is the City Bus and Cityxpress buses. The city bus travels the centre of Brisbane’s and Cityxpress services the suburbs area. Both forms of public transportation run until midnight, but there are plenty of taxis available. You can also drive, if that is what suits you, but parking spaces are limited.
If shopping is what you desire head to the centre of the business district and stop by the Queen Street Mall. This is a large mall complete with department stores, over 200 individual stores, arcades, a dinning court and food hall.
Other great shopping locations include Paddington and Milton, for those who like exclusive boutique style shopping. Quilpie Opals, if you desire to bring home an Australian Opal, and Aboriginal Creations if you are looking to bring home some native artifacts.
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