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DFO Jindalee OPENS 16 November 2007!
Finally what everyone has been waiting for - the opening of the new DFO
(Direct Factory Outlet) at Jindalee. DFO Jindalee opens to the public
on 16 November 2007 at 16 Amazons Place Jindalee, Brisbane, QLD. It's
promised that at DFO Jindalee you'll find bargains of up to 70% off
Australian and International brands.
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Things to Do 7 Days a Week |
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We oten find ourselves at a loose end, wondering about what the things to do in Brisbane on any day of the week are. To help us (and others who find themselves in a similar predicament) we've brainstormed some suggestions of Things To Do in Brisbane on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
We hope to add more detail over time and welcome your suggestions.
Ten Things To Do in Brisbane on a Friday Night in Brisbane
- Dinner with friends or a loved one at one of the many restaurants in Brisbane
- Play pool at one of the many pubs and bars in Brisbane
- Unwind with a a drink or two after work at one of the many bars and pubs in Brisbane
- Catch a movie
- Kick start your weekend away in to the Gold Coast
or Sunshine Coast
by leaving on Friday night
- Guys night out/Girls night out
- If you can't wait until Saturday night, go clubbing
- Friday shopping in the city
until 9am
- More shopping at the new Valley Night Markets
- Browse the many stalls at the Southbank Lifestyle Market
5pm-10pm
Ten Things To Do In Brisbane on a Saturday in Brisbane
- Visit Jan Powers Farmers Markets every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month 7:00am - 12:00pm at Brisbane Powerhouse New Farm, the Green Flea Community Markets at Davies Park West End, 6:00am-2:00pm or the Valley Markets
in Chinatown Mall from 8:00am
- Go shopping at DFO
- Brisbane's bargain hunter's paradise!
- Go ice skating at Iceworld
with skating rinks at Boondall and Acacia Ridge
- Play a round or two of golf and one of Brisbane's golf courses
- Go lawn bowling at the Merthyr or
New Farm Park Bowls Club (where you're never too young!)
- Visit a Brisbane Art Gallery or Museum
- Go swimming at one of the many public swimming pools in Brisbane
- Go shopping for fashion and knick-knacks at Westend or Paddington
- Grab a bargain at a local garage sale - be early!
- Horse Racing Eagle Farm - click here for race dates calendar 2007-2008
Ten Things To Do In Brisbane on a Saturday Night in Brisbane
- Dinner with friends or a loved one at one of the many restaurants in Brisbane
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After dinner continue the evening with a few drinks at a Brisbane Pub or Bar
- Experience live music and one of the many live music venues in Fortitude Valley
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Have a Guys night out or Girls night out at one of the many Brisbane bars and clubs
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Go Tenpin Bowling
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Go clubbing (if you didn't make it out on Friday night). Popular spots include 'Family" in Fortitude valley and the new nightclub "THE MET"
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Make a night of it and see a Concert, go to the theatre and see a play - there's plenty of performing arts
to choose from in Brisbane
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Drive up to Mt Coot-tha Lookout
after dinner for an ice cream or coffee as you marvel at the view - from here you can see all of Brisbane - pure magic
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Take a cruise down the Brisbane River on a River night cruise or just hop on one of Brisbane's CityCat Ferries
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Catch a game of rugby-league or aussie rules football at one of the nearby stadiums...in summer, catch a cricket night game
Eleven Things To Do In Brisbane on a Sunday in Brisbane
- Take a moment to admire the view on top of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs early in the morning or at sunset (if you're feeling particularly adventurous, join the many rock climbers who abseil down these cliffs)
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Stroll through Southbank Parklands, Roma Street Parklands
or City Botanical Gardens
and take your family for a swim at Streets Beach, Southbank Parklands
- Enjoy Chinese Yum Cha (aka Dim Sum) at a Chinese restaurant in Fortitude Valley or Sunnybank.
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Take a walk or bike ride along Brisbane's floating RiverWalk which runs from CBD to New Farm, connecting over 20km of walking and bicycle paths along the Brisbane River
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Take a daytime river cruise or hop on the Brisbane CityCat Ferry
- this is one of the best ways to see Brisbane!
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Visit the Riverside Markets 7:00am - 4:00pm on Eagle Street
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Go for a bushwalk or a picnic in the many parks and reserves
in and around Brisbane
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Enjoy a long lunch at an outdoor pub
or start the morning with brunch/breakfast at one of Brisbane's many cafes
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Visit Lone Pine Sanctuary and cuddle a Koala
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Climb the Story Bridge
- Do some stargazing and visit the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
at Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens
Three things to do in Brisbane on a Monday Night
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Visit the Conrad Treasury Casino for a game of poker
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Enrol in dance classes and take a dance lesson
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Match your wits in a game of trivia at Harry's Trivia from 7.30pm at the Brunswick Hotel, 569 Brunswick St, New Farm
Three things to do in Brisbane on a Tuesday Night
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Many pubs and restaurants offer 2-4-1 deals on Mondays and Tuesday and on Tuesdays, cinemas offer disocunted movie tickets, which is why Tuesday is often affectionately termed as "Tight-wad Tuesday" and other such derivatives of the phrase
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Another chance to test your knowledge lies at Trivia Night at the Chalk Hotel 735 Stanley Street Woolloongabba, 4102. Starts at 7pm in the Stumps Bar
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Can you sing? Try Karaoke
Three things to do in Brisbane on a Wednesday Night
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More Trivia at the Lord Stanley Trivia Night, 7pm
Lord Stanley Hotel Didsbury Street Woolloongabba or try the Jubilee Hotel Memorama Trivia with Chrissy at 407 St Paul's terrace Fortitude valley. Theres also the Royal George Hotel, 327 Brunswick Street, (cnr Ann St) Fortitude Valley, 4006 from 7:3pm
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To find out allabout beer and how it's made, join the XXXX Alehouse tour every Wednesday evening at 6pm
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Play a game of tennis for fun and exercise http://www.bnta.org.au/index.php
(Mon, Tues, Wed)
Three things to do in Brisbane on a Thursday Night
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Thursday night shopping
- most suburban shopping centres are open until 9pm on Thursday nights (list shopping centres)
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Go Tenpin Bowling
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Climb the Story bridge for a night time adventure
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Brisbane Shopping
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Here you will find a directory listing of IGA (Independent Grocers Association) supermarkets and grocery stores in
Brisbane.
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Fun Stuff
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When looking to dine out in Brisbane, it is helpful to understand the different
precincts for
restaurants in Brisbane.
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