What You Can Do In Brisbane During Autumn
April marks the start of autumn in Brisbane. If you are going to visit the city during this time, you will find that there are many activities you can take part in and have a lot of fun with during this time of year. During the autumn, the weather is usually not as hot and steamy as it usually is during the summer, which means that many people would prefer to go out during this time. This simply makes it the perfect time for you to take part particularly in activities that might involve you spending a lot of time in the outdoors, particularly if you are the kind who does not like to tolerate too much heat. Some of the things you can do include:
Walking along the riverside walkway
If you are interested in having some time alone with nature or simply want to indulge in it in the company of a few friends, you can opt to take a walk around the riverside walkway from the South Bank to Kangaroo Point. This gives you an opportunity not only to enjoy the excellent weather, but to also ensure that you get the most out of the view as well.
If you are planning on doing this, it’s always a good idea to carry a few supplies to ensure that your walk is more comfortable. Despite the fact that it’s cooler during this time of year, you should carry some water since you could end up getting hot. It’s also a good idea to get a camera as well, since you will definitely see a few things that you will want to preserve memories of. All in all, this is an activity that will not only make you feel healthier, but is also very relaxing as well.
Visit Mount Gravatt and Mount Coot-tha
If you are interested in a bit more physical exertion, you could opt to visit the Mount Coot-tha and Mount Gravatt. During the summer, there are some people who are usually not very confident of going up these mountains on account of the heat. However, during the autumn, you are likely to find them to be much more forgiving. Even if you are not the outdoorsy type, you will find that going up the mountains at this time of year will actually be a lot of fun for you. Once again, you should remember to carry some water and a camera as well. You are likely to get some excellent photos of the city from atop the mountain.
Going on a river boat cruise
There are quite a few companies that offer river boat cruises and lunches. Most of these are guided, and are usually very relaxing. You can also opt to go for lunch or dinner during the cruise as well. There are some companies that offer this facility, and this is usually considered to be very romantic. The combination of very good food and the experience of being on a boat while enjoying the sites makes the whole experience extremely memorable. Due to the demand of the services during the autumn, you should consider booking for the trips in advance particularly if you are going to use them as a group.
Try golfing at the Victoria Park
If you are a fan of golf, you should try out the Victoria Park for a round of relaxing golf. However, the problem is that during the summer, the weather is usually very hot and some people would not want to spend a lot of time in the outdoors. This is not the same case during the autumn. During autumn, the temperatures are much lower which allows you to spend more time outdoors. You can enjoy a round of golf with your friends without having to worry about overheating and sunburn. The Victoria Park is a particularly excellent facility for you to do this since it has a great panorama, and is generally a very beautiful place to be in. You could even go golfing with your family if you are interested in it.
Take a day trip to Tangalooma
If you like adventure and also like spending some time on a beach, you can also opt to take a day trip to Tangalooma. There are many activities you can take part in in the beaches there, including indulging in a sand toboggan. It’s also possible to snorkel and go on an eco tour of the area to discover some of the marine life there as well. The fact that there are so many things to do during this trip means that ideally, you should plan it as something to do over one day, rather than have it as part of many other activities during the same day. One point to note is that when you visit, you should consider staying for the daily wild dolphin feeding, which usually happens every evening. This is an activity that you will definitely find to be very exciting.
Seeing Koalas
If there is one animal that is synonymous with Australia, it is the Koala. When you visit Brisbane, you will definitely want to see and even interact with some of them. You can do this from the Daisy Hill Koala Sanctuary or the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. These are all sanctuaries that are very popular, and entry therein is cheap.
Riding the Brisbane Wheel
For an adrenaline rush, you can also choose to ride the Brisbane Wheel. This gives you an opportunity to have a panorama of the entire city. Take a camera with you to capture the moment.
These are just some of the activities you can take part in the next time you are in Brisbane during the summer. If you want to visit any of these attraction points, you should consider making the trip less troublesome by using a hired vehicle to get to and fro the point of interest. Using coach hire is inexpensive, safe and also very convenient, while at the same time making you and your group more comfortable during the transit.