Replenishing Experiences in Brisbane

Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) is conveniently situated just across the river from W Brisbane. Awaiting with a mix of traditional and vivid modern art exhibitions and display’s QAGOMA is guaranteed to ignite your curiosity and challenge your perceptions.

Open 7 days a week, the gallery will indulge your senses and leave a lasting impression. W Brisbane proudly partners with QAGOMA offering hotel guests with deals specifically curated around the latest gallery exhibition, including tickets to the showcase and a carefully crafted high tea representative of the exhibitions current themes to enjoy with your stay.

Queen Street Mall is situated just a 600 meter walk away from the doors of W Brisbane. The precinct hosts more then 700 retailers covering just about every shopping sub-category you could imagine! 

Across the streets shopping centres including Queens Plaza, Wintergarden, The Myer Centre, Brisbane Arcade, Tattersall’s Arcade and MacArthur Central you are destined to find whatever you might be shopping for, whether it’s a designer goodie or a grab and go thrift find. 

Located across the bridge just a few steps away from South Bank, Fish Lane houses publicly accessible art and murals as well as cafes, bars, and restaurants. The vibrant inner-city laneway is ideal if you are wanting to explore funky urban finds, from cocktail bars to Messina ice cream bar where you can choose from come of Australia’s best gelato. 

Fish Lane is a must see and do for foodies and fuelling your tastebuds and your creativity. The lane will satisfy your right from your first morning coffee, until your last cocktail for the night.

South Bank riverside and its 17 hectares of tropical and peaceful parklands is a truly popular location for both Brisbane’s locals and its visitors. The area hosts an array of events year-round and is most loved for its generous feasting and picnicking opportunities. 

Along the bank you’ll also find the iconic Wheel of Brisbane, which might just be the best way to peer over the entire city in all its beauty. If you would rather stay planted on the ground, find your way over to Street Beach, man-made beach style pools perfecting for simply relaxing or spending time with the family, all along with a gorgeous city skyline backdrop.

Fortitude Valley’s James Street is best known for its lavishness and elegant street eats. This haven of boutiques and eateries is home to retail stores of the largest designers in Australia and the trendiest new bars and restaurants, encompassed within the inviting leafy suburb.

From activewear to accessories to homewares, this street has got you covered! Shop your heart along this mesmerising precinct, without forgetting to treat yourself to one of the streets many restaurant delicacies, or a delectable cocktail at the least!

An hour’s drive south from Brisbane City you will find the world-renowned Gold Coast, boasting some of the countries most beautiful beaches and coastal lifestyle. If you are a lover of the sun, beachside and coastal style dining, be sure to explore this southern area of Queensland

From South Stradbroke Island to Coolangatta dive into the Gold Coast’s surf beaches and experience one of the many leisure activities on offer. From surfing lessons, stand-up paddle boarding, luxury yachting, jet skiing, thrilling rides to gigantic water slides, the Gold Coast has it all.

A little more relaxed than its southern Gold Coast cousin, the Sunshine Coast is renowned for its pristine beaches, magnificent mountains, and lush green valleys. The sunshine coast’s Noosa Heads and Mooloolaba perfectly combine seaside dining and holiday bliss, offering beachside shopping and eating. 

Whether it be fresh prawns at the local surf club or cocktails at the newest hip bar, the Sunshine Coast is sure to delight with its vast array or retail and restaurant options to choose from.