Redcliffe - Brisbane (Qld) (Thursday, 2.7.2009)
Weather: very nice, windy / Temp: 27 ° C / Wind: 4 - 5 HE
A low pressure system of "Tasmania" sucks warm air from the north of us and provides for an approximately 4 degrees warmer air temperatures than normal this time of year usually. After yesterday's glorious warm day it cools down at night only to 17 degrees. It was a really nice winter night :-)
under palm trees on the beach promenade, we now train our "Tai Chi" exercises. For the initiated: Today is once again the 108-form tuned :-)
After breakfast we drive to "Brisbane" into it. The first thing we look for the "Kea depot" on in order to have it repaired a few problems and replace the bedding. An oil change is imminent. We have the 20,000 km mark already behind us.
Then we control the campsite Newmarket Gardens Caravan Park "at. The woman at the reception is very nice and helpful. We have reserved two days ago and receive a beautiful, sunny spot right on the creek which surrounds this most central of all the campsites in "Brisbane". Because we have booked seven days, we get another day like this for free, that we ultimately pay only A $ 27.40 per day :-)
The camp is like a green oasis in the city and is nevertheless very quiet. Particularly attractive for us is the walk along the brook, which is surrounded by woods and meadows park and ideal for jogging our laps in the morning is ideal.
The site is prepared with great attention to detail and care.
Very nice, we also find the toilet building, which is completely painted.
exceptional all-are also the paintings inside the toilets. There are thus probably the most beautiful bathrooms we have ever seen.
Even the Dump Point "is a gem.
are we surprised about the forecourts of the parcels, which are even equipped with ceramic plates. Such a luxury we never had. Of course, each plot also has the usual connections in Australia, including Wi-Fi all over the place.
addition, that the campsite, only five minutes walk from the "Shopping Center" from "McDonald's", and the bus stop in the city center away. We are totally thrilled.
First day in Brisbane (Qld) (Friday, 03/07/2009)
Weather: very nice, windy / Temp: 26 ° C / Wind: 4 - 5 HE
" Brisbane is the capital of the state "Queensland" and is located near the mouth of the Brisbane River, which meanders through the city and the suburbs. In the urban area of big city living 1.73 million inhabitants. Although the area is generally relatively flat in the City some hills up to 300 m high. "Brisbane has a subtropical climate with warm, humid summers and mild, dry winters.
We stand today in time, because we have our Büssli for an oil change again to the "Kea depot" go back. With the help of our "TomTom" we drive straight through the suburbs of the city and after a quarter of an hour in spite of "rush hour" is already there.
our Büssli We can pick up again in the afternoon and continue in the meantime, the "City Link bus to downtown. There is in "Brisbane" A day ticket for $ 5.80 and weekly tickets for A $ 23.20. For us to take a weekly ticket, which apply not only to the buses, but also for the railway and the ships of the city unlimited.
We go to the "Cultural Central Station, which lies directly at the" Culture Center ". We first walk through the "South Bank Parklands," which extends along the "Rivers" and housed the former Expo site of 1988.
The view of the skyline of the city is fantastic.
Right at the beginning is a big wheel, from which you have a great view of downtown.
from the Expo is still a "Nepalese Peace Pagoda with beautiful wood carvings.
The park is currently being renovated in an integrated swimming area with sandy beaches, so that the population of this small part of the spacious facility is not available ..
The beautifully landscaped gardens but are absolutely worth seeing.
There are also many nice cafes.
We wonder how many residential buildings along the "Rivers" right to exist in the city. The magnificent view over the river and the city is guaranteed.
At the end of the park crosses a pedestrian bridge (Goodwill Bridge) the "Brisbane River, which leads directly to downtown.
Next door on the east bank there is a "Maritime Museum".
On the other side of the bridge leads first to the botanical garden, which, in contrast to "Rockhampton" (see article " Rockhampton from Tuesday, 16.06.2009 "), the name also deserves.
addition to various tropical Plants, there is even a small bamboo forest. This reminds us of something in Hawaii (Maui), where we hiked through vast bamboo forests. The tribes in the wind beat against each other to create a spooky atmosphere, so here, because today it is blowing a strong wind.
is also applied to the otherwise pleasant garden.
behind the botanical garden just closes the inner city. The "Queen Street" is an attractive high street with many shopping centers, cafes, arcades and squares, car-free in this area and invites you to linger.
currently finds a drawing competition (Big City Draw) with music accompaniment, which attracts many people.
Again, old and modern buildings blend into one another bunt.
is nestled amidst the high-rise buildings, a small park, which is used by many at lunch time to relax.
past a venerable old building, where now the renowned Hotel Conrad Treasury Brisbane "has taken root and the Queen Elisabeth statue stands, we walk back the same way again to enjoy the amazing view from the south shore of the skyline.
The old paddle steamer brings a little romance to the "Brisbane River."
The river is pretty dyed brown, what the eye is not very respectable. After all, this color is a welcome contrast to the skies and build the "City Cat".
The elegantly curved "Victoria Bridge is one of the major bridges in the city.
Here is the "Cultural Central Station, where we board our bus back to the" Kea depot in the district, "Hendra".
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