World-wide there is a current ‘conversation’ about the value that international events such as the Olympic Games, World Expositions etc can realise through legacy. Brisbane’s Southbank is an excellent example of legacy which has provided Brisbane, Queensland and the community with well-loved and used public infrastructure, in what was formerly a blighted area of the city. Kodak Beach is a great example of an innovative thinking and design in the heart of a modern city. The site is also home to Queensland’s premier entertainment and cultural facilities.

This tour will take 2 – 3 hours on foot over relatively flat terrain.  There may be time at leisure at the end of the tour plus there will be an opportunity for a refreshment break (at delegates own cost).  Walking fitness is required with walking shoes. Only light bags.

LIMIT = 25 delegates

Over recent years Brisbane City Council, later joined by the Queensland Government has planned and collaborated with the private sector to establish/deliver urban villages as nodes/focal points for community identity and well-being in the otherwise homogeneous urban fabric of the city. Part of this collaboration has been the highly successful suburban centres improvement program which has resulted in otherwise failing ‘high street’ local centres being revitalised as meccas for social and community activity.

This tour will take 3 hours in a bus.  There may be one opportunity to get out of the bus and walk around at specific points of interest plus take a refreshment (at the delegates own cost).

LIMIT = 55 delegates

Join this cycling tour across some of Brisbane’s inner city bridges and along each bank of the city reach of the Brisbane River. Pass historic sites such as re-used naval stores, the beautiful Kangaroo Point Cliffs passive and active recreational areas, touch Southbank and then pass through the City Gardens and Queensland University of Technology city campus before ending your ride in West End with its multi-cultural and eclectic mix of shops, housing and business.

This tour will take 2 – 3 hours using City Cycle hire bikes (sponsored) primarily on dedicated off-road shared bike/walking paths.  Delegates need to be able to ride a bike.  Riding helmets will be provided and are compulsory in Queensland.  Delegates will be offered a refreshment stop (at own cost) plus short breaks along the route to view points of interest.  A reasonable level of fitness will be required although the route is relatively flat.

LIMIT 25 delegates

Slideshow ‘Technical Tour 4 – Cycling to See‘

Starting from the Congress venue, you will walk through the edge of the historic Fortitude Valley and on into Spring Hill before descending into the CBD. Brisbane heritage is unlike many other places. Brisbane temperate/subtropical climate means that much of its building stock is generally lightweight construction posing its own particular issues for conservation. See the nations smallest free-standing house as well as appreciating some fine examples of grander architecture and public spaces.

This tour will take 2 – 3 hours on foot across undulating terrain near the city centre.  There will be time for stops along the route plus a refreshment break will be offered (at delegates own cost).  Walking fitness (some short hill climbs) is required with walking shoes.  Only light bags.

LIMIT = 25 delegates