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Improve your flexibility, circulation and immunity in the free
Chi-Gung classes at Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
each Thursday and Sunday at 9:15am. Bookings are essential.
Tel +61 7 3878 5854.
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Take one of the best urban walks in Australia along the Energex
Brisbane Arbour, a 1km path that winds its way through
South Bank Parklands. The Energex Brisbane Arbour was awarded
the national Urban Design Award 2000.
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Stop and smell the roses in the largest rose garden in the
southern hemisphere as you wander through stunning New
Farm Park or play hide and seek among the giant fig
trees there.
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Experience the theatrics of the Queensland State Parliament
from the comfort of the visitors' gallery or take a half-hour
tour of the old Parliament House and its treasure trove of antiques
for free. Tours are run throughout the year except public holidays.
On sitting days tours only run at 10:30 am and 2:30pm. For Parliament
sitting times Tel +61 7 3406 7111.
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Take a plunge in the giant lagoon at Redcliffe's new
Settlement Cove, which features a kid's park and play
area right next door.
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Discover fascinating stories of catastrophic floods, threats
of invasion and 19th Century torpedo boats at the Naval
Stores, Kangaroo Point. Open 10am to 4pm Saturday to
Monday. Group bookings of 10 or more can be made outside these
hours. Entry is free.
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Walk among the dinosaurs at the Queensland Museum
which has free entry. Tel +61 7 3840 7555.
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Appreciate one of the world's largest collections of Asian
and Aboriginal art at the Queensland Art Gallery
with free entry. Tel +61 7 3840 7333.
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Learn how the police solve crimes at the Queensland
Police Museum, located at police headquarters in Roma
Street, Brisbane. The museum is open from 9am to 4pm, Monday
to Friday and entry is free. Tel +61 7 3364 6432.
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Sip champagne at sunset on the 'rooftop of Brisbane', Mount
Coot-tha Lookout or grab a blanket and take in the
spectacular city skyline from Captain Burke Park below the Story
Bridge at Kangaroo Point.
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Kick off your shoes and feed the pigeons on the grass in King
George Square or spare a thought for our war heroes
at the eternal flame and war memorial in Anzac Square.
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Take a walk through Roma Street Parklands,
the largest, subtropical city garden in the world which features
16 acres of spectacular horticultural displays, distinctive
architecture, sweeping vistas and unique artwork.
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Get fresh at the Farmers Markets, on the
second Saturday of every month at the Powerhouse Centre
for Live Arts, New Farm. Entry is free.
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Visit the only Gothic cathedral in the world
still under construction; St John's Cathedral in the City. Open
9:30am - 4:30pm. Free tours Monday-Saturday at 10am and 2pm,
and most Sundays at 2pm. Tel +61 7 3835 2248.
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Explore the historic districts of New Farm, Paddington
and Milton for a look at an impressive collection of
Queenslander homes.
