Brisbane Further Distractions
Perched above a lush park overlooking the Brisbane River, the beautiful Newstead House is Brisbane's oldest surviving residence, dating back to 1846. Today it's a museum and offers visitors a slice of Brisbane history, while the manicured gardens provide a welcome escape from the city.
Newstead Park, Corner of Breakfast Creek Road and Newstead Avenue
Tel: (07) 3216 1846.
Website: www.newsteadhouse.com.au
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
The largest koala sanctuary in the world was also the first; it was founded in 1927. Today the parklands, located 11km (7 miles) southwest of Brisbane, are home to over 130 adult koalas as well as dozens of other Aussie animals including dingoes, roos, wombats and snakes.
Jesmond Road, Fig Tree Pocket
Tel: (07) 3378 1366.
Website: www.koala.net
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