A pop-up lego bar and ball pit exclusively for adults is coming to Kangaroo Point.
After making waves in Melbourne, The Brick Bar is bringing their pop-up bar and ball pit to Brisbane on Saturday, 12 January 2019.
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The Brick Bar will be serving up a great deal of nostalgia with its one-of-a-kind brick bar and ball pit party at The Story Bridge Hotel, Kangaroo Point for one night only.
If you’ve missed building with your blocks a lot, this pop-up will feature over 1 million blocks so you can once again get creative with your friends. Take note that lots of prizes are in store for the best builders.
The bar will also showcase sculptures made completely from building blocks.
This adult playground includes a giant ball pit that you can dive in, ready to bring out the kid in you, except this time you’re allowed to drink. Moreover, local DJ’s will also be present, spinning tunes all day.
Photo credit: The Brick Bar/Facebook
Limited tickets for The Brick Bar and Ball Pit Party will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis and the event will only run for one night. This is probably one of those parties that you’d hate to miss out so make sure to book early.
Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and should attend prior to the 6:00 p.m. time slot. Ticket price for this event includes an entry for 90 minutes and food and beverage will be available for purchase at the bar.
The event promises to fill New Year’s Eve with good food, drinks, and a lot of dancing. With its ideal location by the Brisbane River, the venue also provides a fantastic view of the New Years Eve fireworks.
Riverlife Brisbane’s outdoor venue includes five different areas. Guests can either sit and relax with their family and friends or let loose on the dance floor. Dancing the night away is probably a good idea to stay awake until the fireworks light up the Brisbane sky.
On the evening of NYE, Riverside will be featuring the amazing BenJam Roving Band who will be bringing the hits from the ’80s, ’90s, and now. Furthermore, there will be a Brazilian-themed Carnaval Entertainment complete with Brazilian dancers and much more.
Bookings are required for the event and all tickets include unlimited food and two drinks.
Photo credit: Riverlife/Facebook
Take note that the food will be laid out festival style. The night’s menu has been curated by Head Chef Catherine Orbell and will be served from pop-up wooden food stalls.
Food options on-offer will include buffalo chicken wings with blue cheese dressing and garlic corn cobette, slow-cooked pulled lamb brioche sliders with slaw, crispy sesame pork belly with steamed rice and sticky BBQ sauce, dagwood dog and chunky chips, and more.
Gluten-free and vegan options will also be available including Thai vegetable curry, steamed rice, and shoot salad. Remember to make a note when booking if you have any specific dietary requirements.
The Carnaval Themed New Year Party will start from 7:00 p.m. and will end past midnight. For further information, check out their official website.
Kangaroo Point is seeing rising population growth, which could lead to taller buildings in the suburb to accommodate the increasing number of people in the suburb.
Currently, Kangaroo Point is considered to be the city’s most packed and is now home to 9,110 people. That equates to 6,804 people per square kilometre.
The council endorsed and submitted the Kangaroo Point neighbourhood plan draft to the Queensland Government in March 2018. The State Government is currently reviewing the draft for state interests. After this review, the community will have a final say on the plan through formal submission.
According to the council’s City Planning chairman Julian Simmonds, a new draft plan will help determine the future of the suburb by identifying future infrastructure needs. He also said that the council supports developments of up to 15 storeys in several areas in the city and Kangaroo Point is an ideal location for such. The council also aims to develop a shopping strip along Main Street with shops and cafe.
Councillor Jonathan Sri, on the other hand, sees minimal thought of adding more public open spaces under the plan, considering that it would increase building heights in the suburb. Cr Sri’s submission regarding the Kangaroo Point draft plan tackled, among other issues, homelessness and housing affordability, traffic congestion and food security.
The draft plan will be available for public consultation mid-2018 and it will be adopted in early 2019.
Preparation is key to success. That’s what some of the runners of Bridge to Brisbane have in mind as they begin warming up for the fun run that will happen on Sunday, 26 August 2018. Whether you are joining a team or running solo, it is never too early to get yourself ready for the event.
This year, the Sunday Mail Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run is celebrating its 22nd year of running this event. Following the success of the event last year, the fun run will have the same course which involves some of Brisbane’s most iconic landmarks such as the Story Bridge and the picturesque South Bank Parklands.
Photo credit: Facebook/Bridge to Brisbane
Bridge to Brisbane has teamed up with Everyday Hero so you can choose to support any of the hundreds of charities that are already available on their website. You can also create your own fundraising page through Everyday Hero if you already have a charity close to heart.
Course
Runners can choose to run or walk a 5-km or 10-km distance upon completing the entry online. They can also choose to join a team or create one of their own.
The 10km race starts at 6:10 a.m. near the top of Roma Street Parklands in Spring Hill. The route will cover three iconic Brisbane bridges namely, the Go Between Bridge, Victoria Bridge, and Story Bridge then finish at South Bank.
After the race, runners can select from any of ‘Bib-ileges’ on Little Stanley Street. The race bib entitles the holder to special offers and discounts exclusive to Bridge to Brisbane Day racegoers. Offers can be redeemed from participating retailers.
On the other hand, the 5km race starts at 9:20 a.m. with the starting point at Captain Burke Park by the end of Main Street, Kangaroo Point. Runners will cross the iconic Story Bridge twice, looping back through Kangaroo Point, and then cross the finish line at South Bank.
Pre-run Preparation
Not everyone has the time to fit a race-day preparation routine into their busy schedule, however, there are a few things that you can do to get yourself warmed up and ready for the race.
Instead of getting stuck in traffic for hours, take a scenic route and walk or jog to work in your comfortable running shoes. Brisbane has several walking paths and bike lanes which makes the city safe for running or cycling.
Take your meetings outdoors, perhaps getting some coffee to go and going for a walk. Aside from staying active, this simple exercise can help spark creativity to help you generate ideas for work.
Do some simple stretches and workouts while watching your favourite show instead of just sitting down while watching tv after work.
Check out the Bridge to Brisbane 2018 page to get the latest updates on the fun run.
Brisbane City Council has established walking art trails in different parts of the city with a focus on different themes. In Kangaroo Point, the Art and the River Public Art Trail is a satisfying walk that will let you see and take in the beauty of the Brisbane River whilst being surrounded by various works of art.
The 2.4 kilometre walk starts at the Maritime Museum and ends at the Thornton Street ferry terminal.
This trail is divided into three sections:
Section 1 – kick off at the Maritime Museum, walking on the Kangaroo Point boardwalk all the way to the Riverlife Adventure Centre Section 2 – begin at the Riverlife Adventure Centre and end the trail at the Thornton Street ferry terminal Section 3 – walk the trails on top of the cliffs at the Kangaroo Point Park
The Art
As you take in the wonderful views, the artworks along this trail are the “piéce de résistance.”
Man & Matter and World Expo ’88 – giant human shapes by Peter D’Cole depicting human relationship with technology. Biomechanical Pelicans – bronze birds made from recycled materials set on a river pylon that embodies sustainability. Sunflower Mobile – huge sunflower that draws energy through its solar-powered petals by Jonathan Coleman. Reflections at Midday – a sundial with astrological symbols by Jandy Pannel. Fish Fossil – inspired by the cliffs and the Brisbane River by Christopher Trotter. Geerbaugh’s Midden – a midden with six poles that represents an Aboriginal clan and a star in the Southern Cross. Flickering Wind Generator – converts wind energy into electrical energy perched on top of a shelter by Jonathon Coleman. Crossover Guardians– oar-shaped pieces that resemble the cross bars of the Story Bridge Venus Rising – Out of water and into the light – 23m steel sculpture that mimics a nautilus steel by Wolfgang Buttress Seven Versions of the Sun – a series of seven arbours along the main promenade by Daniel Boyd. Untitled: Wormholes – colourful worm-like structure by Alexander Knox. The Green Room and Afforest – a soft amphitheatre that features rolling hills and ornamental interwoven shrubs by Nicole Voevedin-Cash.
Up on Kangaroo Point, Brisbane locals can get an enticing aperitivo hour, while taking in the stunning panoramic view of the river and the city.
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Bar Spritz, which takes over the former Cliffs Café, is the latest venue to quench the thirst of locals for spritz and cocktails. The bar menu includes delightful Aperol and Hugo Spritz and a wide range of cocktails, perfect for cooling down under the summer heat.
Exclusive to Bar Spritz in Queensland is the white peach puree and prosecco Bellini Cipriani.
All the refreshing aperitivo drinks won’t be complete without a good selection of nibbles. The bar prepares Italian antipasti menu, including cannoli and Italian platters with cold meats, veggies and burrata.
Every Sunday, a live DJ sets the mood at the bar. The Pizzantica kombi food truck is also stationed at the bar for those looking for some quick eats in the afternoon.
Dog lovers will also be pleased to know that the open-air bar welcomes furry friends to the establishment.
Bar Spritz opens its doors daily at 6:00 a.m. and stays open until midnight.
Looking for an extraordinary way of celebrating the New Year? Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge offers the best vantage point for viewing the fireworks around the river city.
Kangaroo Point’s Story Bridge Adventure Climb offers the New Year’s Eve Climb for those who wish to see all of Brisbane on the last night of the year.
Event Details
What:
Story Bridge New Year’s Eve Climb
When:
Sunday 31 December 2017
10:00 p.m. or 10:20 p.m. Departure
Where:
Story Bridge Adventure Climb
170 Main Street, Kangaroo Point
The NYE Climb is a perfect adventure for those looking for something memorable as they say farewell to 2017 and welcome 2018. Climbers will be at the summit when the clock strikes 12:00 midnight and fireworks light the sky.
At the top of the bridge, the climbers can take in the magnificent night view of Brisbane River and the surrounding city.
The Story Bridge climb is an astounding experience in itself. But doing it on New Year’s Eve makes it even more special. It is definitely a must-do activity for locals and tourists alike.
As part of the booking, climbers will get a guided tour and receive a New Year’s Eve photography package. Anyone who wishes to join the climb must have a blood alcohol level that is less than 0.05%.
Brisbane City Council is updating the Kangaroo Point Peninsula neighbourhood plan and wants locals to have their say.
The renewal plan is part of the council’s strategy to create a long-term vision for the future of the Kangaroo Point Peninsula. After consulting the public, the updated neighbourhood plan will become part of the Brisbane City Plan 2014.
The plan covers the area bounded by the Brisbane River, Park Avenue, Shafston Avenue and Amesbury Street.
Strategies
The neighbourhood plan is guided by key strategic points:
Connecting the Peninsula – The plan aims to create new pedestrian and cycle bridges that will connect Kangaroo Point to CBD. The planners are also looking to address missing RiverWalk links around the peninsula. They also would like to know if there is a need for an additional CityCat stop.
Managing Development – The plan intends to make heritage spots and Story Bridge views as the primary considerations for future developments in the area.
Enhancing Local Lifestyle – The peninsula’s proximity to the city centre gives it strong potential for growth in terms of lifestyle dining, retail and business activities. The plan includes making Captain Burke Park a city-wide destination and revitalising Main Street to turn it into a lively dining and retail precinct.
Improving River Access – Planners are looking to upgrade access to Captain Burke Park beach and revitalise the Frank Nicklin Dock at Dockside. They are also planning for enhanced river access for kayak, canoe and paddleboard enthusiasts.
Watch the video about Kangaroo Point Neighbourhood Plan:
Providing Feedback
There are different ways for locals to let the council know what they think about the neighbourhood plan. They can complete the online survey, which will run until Friday 8 December 2017.
To send feedback about the Kangaroo Point Peninsula neighbourhood plan, contact the planning team by:
or posting a submission to:
Neighbourhood Planning and Urban Renewal (Kangaroo Point)
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001
A council planner will also hold two sessions where locals can talk with the planner one-on-one regarding the neighbourhood plan. These sessions should be the perfect opportunity to raise concerns or provide comments about the plan.
Session 1: Captain Burke Park, Kangaroo Point, near the Holman Street Ferry Terminal
Date: Saturday 4 November 9am-12 noon
Session 2: C.T. White Park, Kangaroo Point, near the entrance to the Thornton Street Ferry Terminal
Date: Wednesday 29 November 3-6pm
Feedback submission will close on Friday 8 December 2017.
Where else to take in the stunning view of Brisbane River and the city but at the top of Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge. This Father’s Day, it can be the perfect experience to spend with dad.
Story Bridge is offering everyone to experience the Story Bridge Adventure Climb (SBAC) with dad. From today up to Sunday 3 September 2017, the SBAC Twilight Bridge Climb and Night Climb will be offered at special discounted rates.
Book at the SBAC website and enter promo code: DAD17 to avail of the Father’s Day promo.
A Climb to Remember
The Story Bridge climb is one climb to remember and will surely be a perfect bonding opportunity for Father’s Day. It is also an ideal adventure for all ages. The climb is done at a relaxed pace and climbers need not have a particularly high level of fitness.
Path of the Story Bridge Adventure Climb. (Photo credit: www.sbac.net.au)
The climb takes 2 1/2 hours and participants will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the river city. At the end of the Story Bridge adventure, climbers can purchase photographs of them to keep for lasting memories.
The climb to the bridge can also be a good way of defeating one’s fear of heights. Many people have conquered their fear of heights when they climb the Story Bridge. All supplies are provided and the safety of participants is ensured.
Story Bridge Stories
The SBAC experience is more than a climb. During the journey, participants will get to learn about how the Story Bridge was built. They will hear about the history of Brisbane and know things that not all Brisbane residents know.
Photo credit: www.sbac.net.au
The Story Bridge climb is one must-do adventure and should be a perfect experience for Father’s Day.
The event is considered as one of the oldest and friendliest Australian events, drawing thousands of participants from more than 35 countries each year. Brisbane Marathon is often called the “boutique” marathon, mainly because runners are treated like VIPs.
Aside from testing one’s endurance, the marathon also allows the participants to soak in the beauty of the Brisbane River and experience the buzz of the city streets on early Sunday morning. Runners will be able to appreciate the sunrise as they pass through the Story Bridge.
Event Details
Date:
Sunday, 6 August 2017
Time:
6:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Start Location:
Alice Street, Brisbane City
Finish Location:
Gardens Point Road, Brisbane City
The run will start at 6:00 a.m. and marathoners will have until 12:30 p.m. to finish the course. Along the course, there are designated check points, which the runners will have to reach at designated times. If the participant is unable to reach the checkpoints in time, they will be diverted off the roadway. Finish line may not be accessible after 12:30 p.m. and runners may not receive an official result if they do not finish by 12:30 p.m.
Main Street, Kangaroo Point (7km): After 8:00 a.m. participants will be diverted off roadway
Jane Street (between Buchanan Street and Montague Road) (14.5km): After 8:30 a.m. participants will be diverted off roadway
Holman Street, Kangaroo Point (27.5km): After 11:00 a.m. participants will be diverted off roadway
Lower River Terrace, South Brisbane (30km): After 11:00 a.m. participants will be diverted off roadway
Hill End Terrace, West End (36.5km): After 11:45 a.m. participants will be diverted off roadway
Riverside Drive, West End (39km): After 12:00 p.m. participants will be diverted off roadway
Brisbane Marathon features five events designed for different levels of runners.
42.2km Brisbane Marathon – The main marathon will test the limits of the body’s endurance. The course will start from Brisbane City and will take on streets and shared pathways around the river, will cross the river and pass through parts of Fortitude Valley, New Farm, Kangaroo Point, Woolloongabba, South Brisbane and West End.
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21.1km Half Marathon – The half marathon will follow the same route as the 42.2 km run, except that there is no second lap.
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10km Brisbane Run/Walk – The 10-km run/walk is one of the most popular event on Brisbane Marathon. The course will start from Brisbane City, pass by New Farm and cross Story Bridge to Kangaroo Point before crossing Goodwill Bridge on the way back to Brisbane City.
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5km Brisbane Run/Walk – The 5-km run is a fun activity that is suitable for all ages and fitness level. The route will start from Garden Point Road, will cross Goodwill Bridge and go through the streets along the river in Kangaroo Point and South Bank
Photo credit: www.brisbanemarathon.com
1km Kids Mini Marathon – Kids can also join in the fun run with the mini marathon that will go around the City Botanic Gardens in Brisbane City. Children who will finish the course will receive a medal upon crossing the finish line. The course is open to kids below 12 years of age. The run will start at 10:00 a.m.
