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Mr Percival's

This stunning overwater bar-restaurant is in the heart of the iconic Howard Smith Wharves precinct

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Bardon

Rainworth House

There are very few original timber houses that have survived from early settlement and Rainworth House, which in 1862 was the sole farmhouse in the area, is one of them

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Redcliffe

Redcliffe Jetty

There has been a jetty on this site since the days of Redcliffe being a 19th century seaside holiday hotspot

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Redcliffe

Redcliffe Town Council Chambers

This classic functionalist building, striking in its perfect symmetry, was designed in 1939 by domestic architect Sidney Prior and finished construction in 1941.

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Brisbane

Regent Theatre

Built in 1929 to the design of Richard Gailey Jnr and Charles Hollinshed (designer of the Melbourne Regent)

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Balmoral

Reservoir House

This concrete water tower ceased commission in the late 1980’s was sold to a lateral-thinking private buyer at auction in 1992.

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Yeronga

Rhyndarra

Unlike most surviving 19th century villas, Rhyndarra, which was built in 1889 for businessman William Williams, still retains its stables and most of its original plantings

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Mt Coot-tha

Richard Randall Art Studio

This little 1901 Federation style cottage studio was purpose built for prominent local artist Richard Randall by his Immigration Agent father George.

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Rosalie

Rosalie School Of Arts

The Rosalie School of Arts, designed by builder W.Moody and City hall team Hall & Prentice, was established in 1928

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Teneriffe

Roseville

Originally part of the estate of Teneriffe House, this ornate Victorian villa was built in 1885 for George Myers, a glassware and china merchant who had a shop in Queen St

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Cbd

Rowes Building

The ornate classical Rowes building and its co-joined twin the Rothwell’s Building were constructed in 1885 for 2 separate owners.

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Paddington

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

This red and cream GHM Addison designed landmark church was built in 1918 as the third in twenty years for the Sisters of Mercy

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Samsonvale

Samsonvale Cemetery

This tiny burial ground on the picturesque shores of Lake Samsonvale was once home to the local Presbyterian Church

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Sandgate

Sandgate Baptist Church

Designed by prolific architect Richard Gailey, this landmark white Gothic church nestled at the base of the Shorncliffe cliffs

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Sandgate

Sandgate Town Hall

With Sandgate having been established as a desirable seaside town in the late 1800s, its first Municipal Chambers and Town Hall was designed by Richard Gailey

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New Farm

Santa Barbara

In 1929-30 Santa Barbara was one of the most expensive residences to be built in Brisbane at a cost of 4000 pounds to its owner

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Shorncliffe

Shorncliffe Pier

Formerly known as Sandgate Pier, this 350m long structure with its white timber rails and colonial lamps was completed in 1872 during the early heyday of Sandgate’s seaside tourism.

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Park Vibes

Park Vibes returns to Victoria Park on Saturday June 7

Jun 7

Careers & Employment Expo

Find career opportunities for all ages at the Careers & Employment Expo

Jun 12-14

Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular

Clydesdales great and small will descend on Boonah

Jun 14-15

Wintertide Wonderland Twilight Markets

Experience the magic of a European winter in Brisbane

Jun 14

Moreton Bay PrideFest

Get ready to slay because PrideFest is back baby

Jun 14

Rumolution 2025

Rumolution brings together the best rum producers & rum lovers!

Jun 14

RACQ MotorFest 2025

RACQ's MotorFest is the ultimate car lover's day out

Jun 15

Pop-Up Pooch Party

Paws up Brisbane! It’s a Pop-Up Pooch Party!

Jun 15

Out Of The Box Festival 2025

QPAC’s much-loved festival for children 8 years and under is back

Jun 17-22

MUST DO

Winter by the Water

With the summer crowds gone, enjoy the serene side of the Gold Coast with Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast’s Winter By The Water package

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COMING UP

What's on in June in & around Brisbane

From Moreton Bay Pridefest, Comedy at The Butter Factory, a mega career & employment expo and a dedicated arts festival for children to a magical immersive Harry Potter Frobidden Forest experience

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