Day 17 was our last full day in Australia and we spent it exploring Brisbane. Located in the middle of Australia's east coast, Brisbane is the third largest city in the country behind Sydney and Melbourne. It is situated on the banks of the Brisbane River giving it scenic waterfront walks and several recognizable bridges.
Once we got settled at our hotel in the heart of town, we ventured out to explore the city's weekend markets - Riverside & Eagle Street Pier Market and the South Bank Lifestyle Market. Between markets we grabbed lunch at a recommended pizza restaurant called Bellaggio Woodfired Pizza in the New Farm part of Brisbane. The delicious pizzas, pastas and calzones gave us the energy we needed to finish off the day.
Matt, Dave and Greg along the Brisbane river banks with the Story Bridge in the back.
Mo and Matt do their Lady & the Tramp impression at Brisbane's Riverside Market.
Mo, Matt and Greg try the Riverside Market fare - Indian dumplings stuffed with pork & peas.
The delicious calzone at Bellaggio Woodfired Pizza in Brisbane.
Mo, Greg and Matt walking through Brisbane's city center...nice form.
Dave pretending to be Atlas by holding up the large spheres.
The numerous stalls at the South Bank Lifestyle market.
Once we got settled at our hotel in the heart of town, we ventured out to explore the city's weekend markets - Riverside & Eagle Street Pier Market and the South Bank Lifestyle Market. Between markets we grabbed lunch at a recommended pizza restaurant called Bellaggio Woodfired Pizza in the New Farm part of Brisbane. The delicious pizzas, pastas and calzones gave us the energy we needed to finish off the day.
Mo and Matt do their Lady & the Tramp impression at Brisbane's Riverside Market.
Mo, Matt and Greg try the Riverside Market fare - Indian dumplings stuffed with pork & peas.
The delicious calzone at Bellaggio Woodfired Pizza in Brisbane.
Mo, Greg and Matt walking through Brisbane's city center...nice form.
Dave pretending to be Atlas by holding up the large spheres.
The numerous stalls at the South Bank Lifestyle market.
Walking around the markets worked up a thirst so we stopped off at the Plough Inn in the Stanley Street Plaza for some beers and live music.
Greg under the botanic garden arches on Brisbane's south banks.
Wheel of Brisbane located on the city's south banks.
Since we only had one night in Brisbane we had to make it count. We did some research, asked around and found out The FOX Hotel has a good crowd on Sundays. Plus, the convention center across from the hotel was hosting the annual SEXPO show and the vendors tend to visit after the show for a drink...things just seemed to work out on this trip :)
Dave, Greg and Matt heading out for their last night in Australia.
Brisbane casino lit up at night.
Mo had cheerleaders during his billiards game.
Greg and Matt lounging at the Fox Hotel.
Matt and Mo with Danica, a new friend at the Fox Hotel in Brisbane.
"You girls want to make out for an American website?" Works every time!
Mo & Alli throw up their OC signs.
Matt providing a lift for his friend Alli.
Matt ready for the final late night meal - pancakes!
Day 17 is in the books. Day 18 consists of waking up, driving to the airport and taking the 12 hour flight back to Los Angeles. Sad to say good bye to Australia, but looking forward to getting home.
Greg under the botanic garden arches on Brisbane's south banks.
Wheel of Brisbane located on the city's south banks.
Since we only had one night in Brisbane we had to make it count. We did some research, asked around and found out The FOX Hotel has a good crowd on Sundays. Plus, the convention center across from the hotel was hosting the annual SEXPO show and the vendors tend to visit after the show for a drink...things just seemed to work out on this trip :)
Dave, Greg and Matt heading out for their last night in Australia.
Brisbane casino lit up at night.
Mo had cheerleaders during his billiards game.
Greg and Matt lounging at the Fox Hotel.
Matt and Mo with Danica, a new friend at the Fox Hotel in Brisbane.
"You girls want to make out for an American website?" Works every time!
Mo & Alli throw up their OC signs.
Matt providing a lift for his friend Alli.
Matt ready for the final late night meal - pancakes!
Day 17 is in the books. Day 18 consists of waking up, driving to the airport and taking the 12 hour flight back to Los Angeles. Sad to say good bye to Australia, but looking forward to getting home.
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