How to Spend Your Long Weekend in Brisbane – Make Every Minute Count

Looking forward to a long weekend? That one extra day can make a big difference to a normal weekend, and turn it into the break that you need. However, that is only if you make it count. Here are some of the things you can do during your long weekend to really make the most of it! Long weekends don't come around often, so try your hardest to make the best of it!

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Check Yourself into a Hotel

A long weekend is the perfect time to plan a little escape for yourself. While a long weekend might not let you have enough time to travel to a far-off destination that you have always wanted to visit, it definitely gives you enough time to at least pamper yourself closer to home. While checking into one of the many Brisbane hotels may seem frivolous to you at first, it could just be the break that you've been craving for so long.

Whether you live all alone, or with roommates or family, we could all do with the sort of welcome change that a getaway can provide. Many hotels offer facilities such as swimming pools, gyms, spas and more that can help you unwind and feel reinvigorated. If the idea of staying at a full-service hotel seems a bit much, or perhaps conversely, too restrictive, in the sense that you don't have autonomy over things like cooking your own food, there's an alternative you can consider; serviced apartments. Hotel-apartments or serviced apartments such as Oaks Brisbane on Charlotte Suites and similar others can let you enjoy much of the perks of staying at a normal hotel such as swimming pools, fitness facilities, house-keeping, and the like, but with the freedom to be more independent when it comes to things like cooking and preparing your own meals.

Explore New Restaurants

Brisbane has a vibrant foodie scene and a multitude of restaurants and cafes to try. Make use of the long weekend to try to open up yourself to new things and new cuisines! Is there a restaurant that you've always passed by but never stepped into even though it seemed like a perfectly good eatery? Give it a shot!

Act Like a Tourist

If you've been living in and around Brisbane for a while, chances are that you've heard of and passed by many of the town's major attractions, but have never actually taken the time to explore or appreciate them. Use this break to visit spots such as the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art, and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

Get Out on the River

You might have gazed out at the river a thousand times, but have you ever actually been out on the water? Sign yourself up for a Brisbane River Cruise during the long weekend and take in the beauty of the city. If you want to take in truly engaging views, consider booking a sunset cruise. It's a magical time to be out on the river.

Enjoy a Picnic

Have you ever taken the time to sit down and relax on the grass down at River Quay? This is the perfect time. Gather up some of your friends or loved ones and make a picnic of it on the grass! During a normal weekend, it might be hard to find a time when everyone's free for a lazy day at the Quay, but a long weekend is ideal. Pack yourself some sandwiches and sweet treats as well as some games you can play on the grass and set off on your quaint little adventure.