The Southern Cross, Sir Charles Kingsford Smith's plane, is preserved in a glass-walled building off Airport Drive at Brisbane Airport. The Kingsford Smith memorial near Brisbane Airport, is not far from where he was born. As well as being is home to his plane, the Southern Cross. The memorial provides a history of Kingsford Smith's life and adventures. Admission is free and the display is open daily.

Miegunyah in Bowen Hills, was built in 1884 and is dedicated to the pioneering women of Queensland. It is a good example of colonial architecture where you'll get the opportunity to experience life in an elegant Victorian era home furnished in the style of the late 19th century. Here you can enjoy morning or afternoon tea on the wide verandah overlooking the gardens.

New Farm Park covers thirty-seven acres and has almost 12,000 rose bushes and an avenue of Jacaranda and Poinciana trees. It is situated on the banks of the Brisbane River and was the site of an 1846 racecourse. The Brisbane City Council purchased the racecourse in 1913 to create a park. You can get to New Farm Park by bus or by the City Cat Ferry.

Newstead House in Newstead Park is Brisbane's oldest surviving residence, built in 1846. It is on the banks of the Brisbane river near its junction with Breakfast Creek, and is open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sun 2-5pm. Saturdays are set aside for weddings and functions.

New farm Powerhouse, situated on Brisbane River, supplied electricity for the city's electric tramway system, along with power and lighting for the suburbs of Ithaca, Toowong and Yeerongpilly. Constructed between 1926 and 1940, Brisbane City Council sold the New Farm Powerhouse to the State Electricity Body in 1963. By 1969, buses had replaced the tramways and so the Powerhouse gradually disappeared due to decreased workload and lack of upkeep to be decommissioned in 1971. Abandoned, the Powerhouse gradually deteriorated over the years with homeless people taking refuge in empty rooms, filmmakers using the space to make alternative film, and even the Army using the site for target practice and various army exercises. The initial redevelopment of Brisbane Powerhouse was opened in 2000 and in 2007 a recent upgrade took place. Today, Brisbane's Powerhouse is a popular entertainment and arts venue. You can get to New Farm Powerhouse by bus or by the City Cat Ferry.

Temple of the Holy Triad, Breakfast Creek, is an historic Chinese Temple built in 1885 for the Cantonese Chinese community of Brisbane. In the 1880's many Cantonese people settled in Brisbane. By 1888 Brisbane depended almost entirely on the Chinese for its supply of fresh vegetables. The temple was built as an attempt by the leaders of Brisbane's five Cantonese clans to provide their people with a community focus. The temple remained the focus of Chinese community activity in Brisbane for nearly sixty years, followed by a period of declining interest and neglect until the formation in 1965 of the Chinese Temple Society. Today, the temple offers a focus for various Chinese communities. Interestingly, the pillars of the building were set crookedly as a reminder to all that nothing in life is perfect.

The XXX Ale House celebrates the history of the well-known Castlemaine Perkins brewery and its world-famous XXXX beers. Take the one hour brewery tour at the Ale House at Milton where you'll get a glimpse into the history of the Castlemaine Perkins brewery and its beers. Only minutes from Brisbane's CBD, you can experience an entertaining and interactive brewery tour, pick up some souvenirs and sample some ales at the Ale House bar - a true XXXX experience.

Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens are only ten minutes' drive from the city, and have a large collection of Australian native plants, tropical plants, an arid-zone area and tropical plant display dome, open daily 8am-5.30pm. There is also a Japanese Garden, a Fragrant Plants and Herb Garden, and Australian rainforest.

Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, the largest in Australia, was opened in 1978. It was Queensland's first planetarium and named after the great Sir Thomas Brisbane who was responsible for the first extensive mapping of Australia's southern sky. At the Planetarium you will see images from the Hubble Space Telescope and gain an insight into the universe. Don't think this is just for the kids, people of all ages can enjoy the astronomy programs and displays at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium.

With over 130 years of history, Toowong Cemetery is home to over 115, 000 graves and hosts Brisbane's most significant historical residents. You'll find Toowong Cemetery on the corner of Frederick Street and Mt Coot-tha Road, just up the road from the Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens.

The University at St Lucia is almost completely surrounded by the river. Though not typically a place you would think of as a tourist attraction, the University has spacious parklands and sandstone buildings which are joined by sheltered walkways called The Cloisters. They are decorated with carvings of other universities' coats of arms, sculptures and grotesque faces and animals. Get here by bus, ferry or walk or cycle across the newly opened Eleanor Schonell Bridge.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Jesmond Road, Fig Tree Pocket shouldn't be missed. It is situated on the banks of the river, and is best reached by boat - the Mirimar Boat Cruise departs from North Quay daily at 10am. The Sanctuary is Australia's oldest, and also has a variety of native animals, reptiles and birds.

Liquoriceland, Sumner Park, is Queensland's only licorice factory.Tours are available, and there is also a sweet shop selling samples.

Wolston House at Wacol is an early stone and brick farmhouse built in 1852 and substantially extended in the 1860's. Although only 20 minutes from Brisbane, the house retains its pastoral setting overlooking the river flats. Many furnishings date from the mid-nineteenth century including some pieces made in south east Queensland.

Eagle Farm Racecourse is operated by the Queensland Turf Club, formed in 1863. The Club was given a grant of 322 acres of land and hosted their first race meeting at Eagle Farm in 1865. Eagle Farm Racecourse is the largest capacity racecourse in Queensland, hosting more than 40 race meetings each season.

The Boondall Wetlands are a protected area maintained by Brisbane City Council, consisting of woodlands, tidal flats and swamp areas. The Boondall Wetlands can be found north of Brisbane on the rim of Moreton Bay. The region can be explored on foot, bike or canoe, and birdwatching and incudes the chance to explore Aboriginal culture.

The Brisbane Entertainment Centre is Queensland's premier entertainment, sporting and meeting facility and was purpose built to accommodate intimate settings of 500 people up to a maximum of 13,500. Primarily recognised as a venue to host concerts in Brisbane, family shows and sporting events, the Brisbane Entertainment Centre also specialises in staging corporate events in particular, conferences, seminars, product launches and gala banquets.

Alma Park Zoo, Dakabin, features Australian and exotic fauna, tropical gardens, picnic and barbecue facilities. Alma Park Zoo is a unique tropical zoo set on 20 acres of palm gardens with Australian and exotic animals nestled amongst them. The zoo is located 28km north of Brisbane and is an easy drive about 30 minutes from Brisbane's CBD, just off the Bruce Highway on the way to the Sunshine Coast.

The Australian Woolshed, Ferny Hills, is a great alternative for those who don't have time to visit the Australian Outback. Here you can see seven different breeds of sheep, watch a sheep being shorn, and see the fleece spun into yarn. Native animals are also on display, waterslides are open at various times for the hot and sweaty and a nine-hole round of mini golf is also available. Every Saturday night there is a Woolshed dance which includes dinner. The Woolshed is about 20 minutes drive north-west of Brisbane's city centre.

The Gabba, located in Woolloongabba, two kilometres from Brisbane's CBD, hosts elite sporting events and functions all year round. Built in 1895, The Gabba is internationally famous as the premier oval venue in Queensland. The Gabba is the home ground for the Brisbane Lions AFL team and the Queensland Bulls national cricket team.

Suncorp Stadium is a 52,500 seat, world-class, state-of-the-art sports venue with a capacity for a range of uses including local and international rugby league, rugby union and soccer. It is home to the Brisbane Broncos and also the Queensland State of Origin matches.

Brisbane International Speedway is the place to come to see Speedcars, Formula 500s, Sprintcars and Super Sedans roaring round the 440m Clay Track. Formerly known as Archerfield International Speedway, Brisbane International Speedway was established in 1978. The venue has hosted National Titles in the following categories: Motor Cycles, Midgets, Grand National Sedans, Super Sedans, Compact Speedcars and Sprintcars.

Daisy Hill Koala Centre, situated 25km south-east of Brisbane's CBD, is where you will learn all about koalas. Special programs are provided for visitors during holiday periods and the Centre has a curriculum-based environmental education program for schools. This is an important place because, believe it or not, Koalas are a threatened species in the Southeast Queensland. The centre is part of an area known as the Koala Coast, the area bounded by the Logan River, Pacific Highway, Gateway Motorway, Manly Road, Whites Road and Lota Creek and features many other native animals besides koala's.

Chung Tian Buddhist Temple means 'middle heaven' and was constructed in 1992 using traditional Chinese Buddhist architecture. Situated between Brisbane and Logan in Priestdale, the temple is surrounded by nature, providing a peaceful and beautiful venue for the community to celebrate their multicultural diversity and multi-faith harmony through Humanistic Buddhism.