On a clear day or a cloudless evening, Wilson's Outlook at New Farm provides one of the most…read morestunning views of Brisbane city and the Story Bridge. I stumbled upon it accidently after taking a wrong turn on my way to Chouquette for a croissant. The vista was breathtaking and has caused me to return time and time again since. Take a picnic, a friend, or a date you want to impress. If you have a good camera, it's also a great place to take photos of Brissy or if you're game, get their early for the annual Riverfire festival.

Wilson's Outlook is beautiful. At night time, the bridge looks amazing, and the hum of the cars as…read morethey zip across gives this very nice white noise, as odd as that sounds. Perfect place to take someone after a date, as it's just a short stroll from the city, the valley or New Farm. There are around 5 benches in the spots in Wilson's Outlook, and a couple of public bins too, so it's perfect for a picnic during the day and you don't have to take all your rubbish back with you in the car. If you're only going to come here once, make sure it's at night, it's so much nicer! Note, the only problem with Wilson's Outlook, and the reason it gets 4 stars instead of 5, is because of the chronic mosquitos that will devour your skin. Wear some insect repellent, or you will have a miserable time. Although, at the time of writing, there is a huge mosquito population outbreak right now bigger than any in the past 14 years (2015), so that may be skewing my review a tad.

Brisbane, you want laneways? Well the same people that gave us Winn Lane are introducing us to…read moretheir newest creation, Bakery Lane. A mix of niche fashion, dining and shopping, this is a place to come and truly admire just how much Brisbane has grown up. From the delicious gluten free brownies of I Heart Brownies, to the healthy juices from Skull It and the chic cacti at The Botanist, this is a nook of the CBD that is almost too cool for school. Pro Tip: check out their once a month markets on the first Saturday of each month.

I am proud to come to work in this awesome new laneway everyday…read more I love the vibe and the people. It keeps me excited about going to work each day. Not to mention wanting to come in on the weekend to enjoy the monthly markets.

Open The 1st Friday of the month 4pm to 8:30pm…read more The Markets at Hawthorne Park started a year ago. I went to one of the first ones which were held on Sunday mornings. I wasn't that impressed at the time -- very few stalls, it was too hot to be out at that time.... But now they have moved it to the first Friday of the month in the evening. They have brought in more vendors and entertainment. It is a vast improvement from its humble beginnings. I think the move to Fridays was smart, as the temperatures are more tolerated, and everyone wants to go do something that is family friendly and community friendly to start off the weekend. The night I went, I was pleased the Markets attracted the few of Brisbane's food trucks including Juan More Taco, That BBQ Joint!, Pasta Cruiser. There are also other food vendors available (The Goat Pie guy made an appearance here - we plan on having him bring a couple GF pies for us at the next Market). Good night entertainment for all, including kid activities such as girls getting their hair curled, bounce house, "mini makers" corner. There's even Yoga for anyone! I look forward to taking my folks here very soon, to show how awesome our community is!

From the owner: The Love Your Local Markets Hawthorne is a boutique, lifestyle market offering something for…read moreeveryone. It is a market designed to bring together the community and local businesses in a relaxed, fun environment for all to enjoy. The Markets take place on the first Friday of the month at twilight, from 4:00pm until 8:30pm. They will offer market-goers a relaxed way to wind down after the week. Stalls include fresh produce, a variety of food and gourmet treats, coffee, vintage, hand crafted designs, jewellery, fashion, homewares, health, wellbeing, fitness, and much more. Live music will echo throughout the market and with plenty of chill out zones and spots amongst the trees to pull up a rug, it is the ideal environment to meet with friends and family. There will be licensed areas with a wine bar open and a variety of different beverages available to accompany your evening meal from any one of the markets great gourmet food vendors.

This terminal has a history, and is one of the cutest terminals along the Brisbane CityCats' stops…read more Hawthorne Ferry Terminal is another one. There are resident ducks that often hang out here at the old docking space next to the cottage-like terminal, so it's great for the occasional outing with kids. (I have a really soft heart for animals). If you're heading to Oxford St, this is the stop. Just walk off and go several streets down, and once you have reached the Memorial Park area, you're just starting to get into the main Oxford St predicint. There are a few spots to check out along the way: The Jetty Restaurant just off the terminal, Stalks and Stems for flowers/gift items, Bellissimo Coffee to name a few. There are also a few historical buildings in Bulimba - just look for the history information markers. Also the Riverwalk is just a stone throw away (starting just at the yellow posts in front of the Jetty. It's not a very long Riverwalk -- it takes you direct to a park where you can find a few covered picnic tables, playground, and a fenced dog park. You could continue the Riverwalk beyond for several meters (and walk the small pier). There are rumours that this terminal may be temporarily shut down for renovations in the near future, to add a bigger terminal ramp (?).

What an intricate, eye-catching bridge. It's so mesmerizing any time of the day. Plus, when walking…read moreover it, you are amazed at the sights of the city and the height of the bridge. It's definitely similar to the London Bridge. At night time, it's visible from so many different areas and so picturesque. During the day, it's filled with noises of cars and little foot traffic. But the walking paths going both directions and on top and beneath the bridge, make it accessible to walk over it. Definitely a must when visiting Brisbane!

Opened in 1940 the Story Bridge is the longest cantilever bridge in Australia. It connects…read moreFortitude Valley to Kangaroo Point (I've been fortunate to live in both for some time). Ironically, for many residents of Kangaroo Point the small ferries and CityCat boats are nowadays a more convenient ways to get to downtown than this bridge, which is part of a highway shuttling people from southern neighborhoods to the north. Best part of the Bridge, for me, is that it lights up every night, often in a specific color commemorating an event. For example, on 14/11/17 it was lit in rainbow colours in recognition of the Yes vote .