Brilliant Brisbane sums up perfectly this sunshine state of Australia!

A picture is worth a thousand words!

I was fortunate to spend a weekend in this young, vibrant, artsy city and just in time for the Brisbane festival too!

Instead of me blabbing on about this magnificent city, let me show you what I saw:

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Panoramic of Brisbane Festival Sign #BrisFest with the city skyline in the background

???G’DAY FROM BRIZZY? Kickstarting my day with @fuzetea at @hoteljen ? #JaxInAus

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?SATURDAY ON SOUTH BANK?? Strolling along @visitsouthbank @brisbane #JaxInAus ?

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Famous “Spiderman” Kurilpa Bridge, Brisbane

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Crystal blue waters of Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast

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The Brisbane eye on the South Bank

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Beach Stroll in Noosa

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Incredible Sculpture Art Work by Gillie & Marc

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Panoramic view of Noosa Heads

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Victoria Bridge, Brisbane

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Interesting Artwork within Brisbane CBD

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Thousands of Eyes installation by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama outside the brand new Brisbane Supreme Court and District Court building

 

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Chic Modern Nest bar inside Hotel Jen

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Drink – inside Nest bar at Hotel Jen

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Loving the street art outside Hotel Jen

??? SUNDAY FUNDAY ??? A fun day at the markets with the family @visitbrisbane #JaxInAus

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Authentic Greek yoghurt breakfast berry parfait from Milton Market

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Trio of Mehndi from Ukku Henna Designs

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Jax, Jenny, Carol the Happy Pink Bunny of South Bank

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A Ststue of Confucius on the South Bank

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Best Chocolate Restaurant: Max Brenner

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Jax being a tourist in front of the #BrisFest sign

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“Hello! Dr Who?” – Jax having a laugh at Hotel Jens lobby phone

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Jens Octopus Salas at Riverbar & Kitchen

 

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For more information about Brilliant Brisbane check out:

Brisbane Festival – www.brisbanefestival.com.au

Brisbanewww.visitbrisbane.com.au

Noosa Heads – www.noosa-heads.net/noosaheads/gettingthere.html

Hotel Jen – https://www.hoteljen.com/

Don’t forget to catch all my Aussie Adventures across all social media platforms by following the hashtag #JaxInAus

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