Whether you are looking for heart thumping activities or more gentle pursuits to incorporate into your conference, the professional staff at Brisbane conference venues can point you in the right direction. This adventure wonderland with it’s perfect climate, relaxed population and unmistakable holiday feeling is the perfect location for the ultimate conference experience. Consider some of the following diverse activities when designing the ideal itinerary for your delegates. Contact a conference centre in Brisbane for further details.
For the energetic – Climb the Story Bridge. This 2 ½ hour bridge climb is both exhilarating and rewarding with 360o views of this spectacular city and surrounds. Dawn, day, twilight and night climbs are offered 7 days a week so there is no excuse for missing this one. Another popular activity for those with a little energy to burn is the rollerblade sessions and bike rentals available through Riverlife Adventure Centre.
Adrenalin Junkies are not forgotten with Riverlife Adventure Centre also offering kayaking and abseiling the Kangaroo Cliffs. Feel the thrill with adventure trike tours or head out to sea on a fishing charter. Explore the nearby North Stradbroke Island or Moreton’s Island beaches by 4WD or experience the ultimate adrenalin rush with an afternoon of skydiving. Pumping surf and open beaches are only a short drive away for those who want waves. Brisbane conference venues have information on the many options available in this natural paradise.
Riverlife and Southbank – See Brisbane from another perspective with a leisurely river cruise or by speedy ferry. Relax with some evening canoeing while you enjoy the sunset and city lights or dine at one of the many river-side restaurants and café’s. The unique area of Southbank is situated along the banks of the Brisbane River and features markets, museums, man-made beaches and lagoons and a giant TV screen. It makes for a lovely stroll after an intense day of conferencing.
Shopping, Live Music Scene and Nightlife – Brisbane is an ideal shopping destination. Queen Street mall, Portside Wharf, and the Fortitude Valley are where most of the popular shopping stores and boutiques are located. Fortitude Valley along with Caxton Street in Petrie Terrace and Eagle Street in the CBD offers the most vibrant nightlife and band culture. Brisbane was voted among the Top 5 Hotspots for music by ‘Billboard’ a world renowned music magazine so be sure to experience live music at it’s best. The city’s two Casino’s offer a fun alternative for an evening out.
Nature Lovers – For animal lovers, Alma Park Zoo, with it’s wide range of endangered and exotic animals and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary at Fig Tree Pocket, the world’s largest Koala sanctuary are both worth a visit and located very close to the city. In addition to the many beautiful walks that allow you to appreciate the great outdoors, the celebrated Botanic Gardens are situated along the river and are open 24 hours a day with free informative tours daily. Roma Street Parklands, the world’s biggest subtropical garden is situated in the CBD and has themed gardens and recreational centres.
The Unique – More unusual tours include specialist art tours with fine food and wine, ghost tours, eco tours and historic walking tours. Enjoy a panoramic view of the city as you dance with the lights on Story Bridge or take a champagne breakfast balloon flight over the city.
Brisbane facilitates a perfect lifestyle and without a doubt, it’s lazy and subtropical climate helps make up its overall appeal but it is also a sleek and thriving cosmopolitan city that holds it’s own in the professional world of business. It is not surprising that Brisbane conference centres are highly sort after for as the unique combination of business and pleasure is surely the recipe for the ultimate corporate experience.
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