Kookaburra Showboat Cruises, where great food, entertainment and cruising all come together. Whether it's a weekend lunch or evening dinner cruise, the ShowBoat is a must-do for all Brisbane locals and visitors alike.

The Macarthur Museum is a gallery dedicated to Brisbane's involvement in World War II. Visit the museum to learn about General Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in the South West Pacific, who used what is now the MacArthur Museum as his base for steering one of the largest wartime campaigns in history. Discover Brisbane's wartime heritage from 1939 - 1945, a crucial period in Australia's history. Visit the office of General Douglas MacArthur, Commander in Chief of the Allied Forces in the South West Pacific Area. Sit at the table where MacArthur and his staff developed strategies to win the war. Experience life in Brisbane during the dark days of war when people feared that the city might be invaded, public air raid shelters lined the streets and children wore identity discs. Read the Courier Mail and see what Brisbane people woke up to every day. Feel what life was like for Brisbanites when thousands of American and Australian troops inhabited camps around the city, parading through the streets and filling the shops, cafes and pubs. This was the world of our parents and grandparents. See it at the Macarthur Museum Brisbane.

Mr Day Tours is a local, family owned tour company dedicated to providing visitors to Brisbane and South East Queensland with tours that showcase the best the region has to offer. Their aim is to ensure you experience their beautiful city, golden beaches, lush rainforests, unique animals, relaxed lifestyle, sunny days, beautiful parklands and gardens, and leave with happy, long-lasting memories of your stay in their special part of the world. Your driver and guide is Val, a Brisbane local with an extensive knowledge of the region's history and attractions. Val is also the owner and operator of Mr Day Tours, and is the principle driver. Val can advise you on local attractions, restaurants, landmarks, history, and any other information you need. They offer seven half day tours and three full day tours. Itineraries are flexible and can be changed to suit your interests. Full and half day tours include Brisbane city, Moreton Bay suburbs, Mountain Rainforest, Gold Coast / Surfers Paradise, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Botanic Gardens, Brisbane and its hinterland, Tamborine Mountain and more. They can also tailor a special tour to your requirements. All tours include free city hotel pick up and return.

Museum of Brisbane is part of the living history of the city, examining how Brisbane and its people continue to change over time and revealing

Old Government House is recognised as one of Queensland's most important heritage sites. The building recently underwent a AUD15 million restoration and is now open

A visit to Queensland Parliament House allows you to experience the grandeur of Queensland's first and foremost public building. Built in 1868, the beautifully restored interior showcases Queensland's history, as shaped by the governments and laws that have been made in the Parliament. The Queensland Parliament remains the only state parliament in Australia without an Upper House. Walk inside and wonder at the lush red and gold leaf decoration and the grand staircase. Watch the Queensland State Parliament in action from the visitors' gallery and take a free half hour tour of Parliament House and its collection of antiques. A gift shop sells souvenirs and memorabilia from the main foyer.

Post Office Square is located right in the heart of the city. This green patch is the perfect place to soak up the beautiful Brisbane sun while enjoying lunch.

Prestige Day Tours is a locally owned, small business providing small-group, limousine-style Day Tours and Private Charter in South East Queensland.

Located opposite The Myer Centre at the George Street end of the Queen Street Mall, the Queen Adelaide Building has a distinctly sporty flavour. The historic building, one of Brisbane's oldest, is a former convict barrack and is now home to Queensland's flagship Sportsgirl store, as well as other quality retailers such as Igedo and Rebel Sport and other sporty brands.

This vibrant shopping and lifestyle precinct lies at the heart of Brisbane City and is arguably Australia's most successful pedestrian mall, playing host to over 26 million visitors a year.