Guidebook for Highgate Hill
Shopping
Avid Reader Bookshop
193 Boundary StThe best bookstore in town!
Essentials
Coles West End
Boundary StreetThe closest supermarket
Sol Breads
27 Vulture StBest baker in town!
Drinks & Nightlife
The End Bar
73 Vulture StNice place for a cold beer
Super Whatnot
48 Burnett LnSuper cosy, DJ sets most nights.
Lychee Lounge
94 Boundary StAn oldie but a goodie, open late. Rich decor and fab cocktails
Food Scene
West End Coffee House
80 Vulture StGreat coffee, cheap Indonesian food at lunchtime
Swampdog Fish & Chips
Great fish & chips!
Our favourite! Great value for money, always super busy!
28 locals recommend
Trang Restaurant West End
59 Hardgrave RdOur favourite! Great value for money, always super busy!
Great food. Bar upstairs. Lots of character and friendly staff.
8 locals recommend
Crosstown Public House
23 Logan RoadGreat food. Bar upstairs. Lots of character and friendly staff.
Authentic Japanese food at great prices. A few hundred metres from our house. Nice decor too.
12 locals recommend
MIZU Japanese restaurant West End
63 Hardgrave RdAuthentic Japanese food at great prices. A few hundred metres from our house. Nice decor too.
Sightseeing
The park is about 1km from the house and follows the river. Nice walk. Kids playground, picnic tables, free BBQs.
28 locals recommend
Orleigh Park
68 Hill End TerraceThe park is about 1km from the house and follows the river. Nice walk. Kids playground, picnic tables, free BBQs.
Get your koala and kangaroo fix! About an hour's drive from Brisbane, close to the beach. Well worth a trip.
867 locals recommend
Australia Zoo
Get your koala and kangaroo fix! About an hour's drive from Brisbane, close to the beach. Well worth a trip.
The Australian mecca for everything alternative, Byron Bay has stunning beaches, markets, great stores, loads of yoga centres and spiritual development opportunities.
530 locals recommend
Byron Bay
The Australian mecca for everything alternative, Byron Bay has stunning beaches, markets, great stores, loads of yoga centres and spiritual development opportunities.
If you're after designer shops in a character-filled location, then this is it! 6km from Byron Bay, cute little town with cafes, restaurants and upmarket shops.
235 locals recommend
Bangalow
If you're after designer shops in a character-filled location, then this is it! 6km from Byron Bay, cute little town with cafes, restaurants and upmarket shops.
Beach lovers, here's another little gem for you! Lots of different beaches, a tea-tree lake nearby where you can paddle board, surf etc
74 locals recommend
Caloundra
Beach lovers, here's another little gem for you! Lots of different beaches, a tea-tree lake nearby where you can paddle board, surf etc
A great way to see the city
http://www.citycycle.com.au/How-does-it-work
40 locals recommend
CityCycle Station No. 9
A great way to see the city
http://www.citycycle.com.au/How-does-it-work
A very nice walk to the city along the river, mangroves, amazing old trees, birdlife, quite magic an escape!
320 locals recommend
City Botanic Gardens
147 Alice StA very nice walk to the city along the river, mangroves, amazing old trees, birdlife, quite magic an escape!
Everything Else
Ferry terminal, handy for University of Queensland access, or sightseeing
53 locals recommend
Xpress Convenience Hill End
40 Hoogley StFerry terminal, handy for University of Queensland access, or sightseeing
The gallery has a comprehensive Australian and international art collection. Currently showing: Fred Williams: Painter, Printmaker.
150 locals recommend
Queensland Art Gallery
Stanley PlaceThe gallery has a comprehensive Australian and international art collection. Currently showing: Fred Williams: Painter, Printmaker.
Southbank was developed for Expo88. Bars and restaurants, artificial beach (complete with Life Saver and sand!), is host to markets on the weekend and is a short walk to the Cultural Centre & the city
865 locals recommend
South Bank Parklands
Stanley Street PlazaSouthbank was developed for Expo88. Bars and restaurants, artificial beach (complete with Life Saver and sand!), is host to markets on the weekend and is a short walk to the Cultural Centre & the city
Arts & Culture
GoMA has amazing shows and is only a couple of km away from the house. Currently showing: Cai Guo-Qiang: Falling Back to Earth
704 locals recommend
Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley PlaceGoMA has amazing shows and is only a couple of km away from the house. Currently showing: Cai Guo-Qiang: Falling Back to Earth
Recently refurbished, the MoB presents shows on life in Queensland. The dome light show is a must-see.
139 locals recommend
Museum of Brisbane
64 Adelaide StRecently refurbished, the MoB presents shows on life in Queensland. The dome light show is a must-see.
Cineplex South Bank
167 Grey StCheap movies for all
Several venues under the one roof, from ballet to concerts and special exhibitions
342 locals recommend
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Melbourne StreetSeveral venues under the one roof, from ballet to concerts and special exhibitions
Reached by ferry from the house, this is a great destination: exhibitions, concerts and an amazing park, with rose garden and very beautiful old trees
259 locals recommend
Brisbane Powerhouse
Reached by ferry from the house, this is a great destination: exhibitions, concerts and an amazing park, with rose garden and very beautiful old trees