Finlay Cottage Guidebook

Malia
Finlay Cottage Guidebook

Sightseeing

Explore all the Brisbane City has to offer - take a city cat anywhere in the city down the river to Northshore. You can then catch buses or an uber back to Northgate (10 mins from Northshore).
186 locals recommend
Brisbane City
186 locals recommend
Explore all the Brisbane City has to offer - take a city cat anywhere in the city down the river to Northshore. You can then catch buses or an uber back to Northgate (10 mins from Northshore).
A lot of restaurants, free pools/lagoon, bus and train accessible, markets on the weekends. Close to GOMA, Museum, QPAC and State Library. Can get a ferry or city cat from there over to the CBD.
182 locals recommend
South Bank
182 locals recommend
A lot of restaurants, free pools/lagoon, bus and train accessible, markets on the weekends. Close to GOMA, Museum, QPAC and State Library. Can get a ferry or city cat from there over to the CBD.
Take a cruise up the river to Lone Pone Koala Sanctuary at Fig Tree Pocket. Full day out with lovely river scenery.
6 locals recommend
Mirimar Cruises (Koala Cruise and Koala Express)
6 locals recommend
Take a cruise up the river to Lone Pone Koala Sanctuary at Fig Tree Pocket. Full day out with lovely river scenery.
Accessible by city cat and buses - on the river. Great place to take dogs, have a picnic, good playground and near the Powerhouse precinct.
231 locals recommend
New Farm Park
1042 Brunswick St
231 locals recommend
Accessible by city cat and buses - on the river. Great place to take dogs, have a picnic, good playground and near the Powerhouse precinct.
Dog friendly Nudgee Beach. Approx 7 minute drive up Nudgee Rd. On the shores of Moreton bay so don't expect white sandy beaches (think mangroves and mudflats) but is still a great place to let the dogs run when the tide is out.
16 locals recommend
Nudgee Beach
16 locals recommend
Dog friendly Nudgee Beach. Approx 7 minute drive up Nudgee Rd. On the shores of Moreton bay so don't expect white sandy beaches (think mangroves and mudflats) but is still a great place to let the dogs run when the tide is out.
Depending where on the Coast (approx 90 mins drive up the Gateway motorway then onto the Bruce Highway) to escape to white sandy beaches and a lot of dog friendly parks beaches - do your research as to where suits your needs.
90 locals recommend
Sunshine Coast
90 locals recommend
Depending where on the Coast (approx 90 mins drive up the Gateway motorway then onto the Bruce Highway) to escape to white sandy beaches and a lot of dog friendly parks beaches - do your research as to where suits your needs.

Food scene

Fun way to spend a Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening - lots of entertainment and food stalls. $5 entry fee.
274 locals recommend
Eat Street Northshore
221D MacArthur Ave
274 locals recommend
Fun way to spend a Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening - lots of entertainment and food stalls. $5 entry fee.
Under the Storey Bridge - eateries with live music and great city views
115 locals recommend
Howard Smith Wharves
5 Boundary St
115 locals recommend
Under the Storey Bridge - eateries with live music and great city views
Fortitude Valley - Upmarket restaurants and shopping
16 locals recommend
James Street
James Street
16 locals recommend
Fortitude Valley - Upmarket restaurants and shopping

Shopping

10 minutes drive - one of the largest shopping centres in the Queensland. Cinemas, bowling, laser tag, restaurants, IFly plus hundreds of shops and major retailers.
95 locals recommend
Westfield Chermside
Gympie Road
95 locals recommend
10 minutes drive - one of the largest shopping centres in the Queensland. Cinemas, bowling, laser tag, restaurants, IFly plus hundreds of shops and major retailers.
Closest supermarket is Woolworths Banyo. Easy parking. Nundah village is approx same distance but not as easy to park.
9 locals recommend
Woolworths
1 Airport Dr
9 locals recommend
Closest supermarket is Woolworths Banyo. Easy parking. Nundah village is approx same distance but not as easy to park.
24 hour supermarket, outlet shopping - 5 minute drive
Skygate
7 The Cct
24 hour supermarket, outlet shopping - 5 minute drive

Traveler advice

Getting around

Trains from Northgate are frequent and efficient

Northgate station is approx 400m easy walk from Finlay Cottage. Trains come through on multiple lines to various destinations so ensure you check the screens on the platform for your destination. Some trains are express, depending on the times of day. FYI Toombul Shopping Centre is currently closed to due flooding in 2022.