Guidebook for Rainworth
Arts & Culture
A great collection in a contemporary building on South Bank
150 locals recommend
Queensland Art Gallery
Stanley PlaceA great collection in a contemporary building on South Bank
Brisbane's centre for live theatre, opera, musicals, symphony and chamber concerts.
342 locals recommend
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Melbourne StreetBrisbane's centre for live theatre, opera, musicals, symphony and chamber concerts.
As part of the Qld Cultural Centre Complex, the Gallery of Modern Art has a rotating display of modern works as well as travelling exhibitions.
704 locals recommend
Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley PlaceAs part of the Qld Cultural Centre Complex, the Gallery of Modern Art has a rotating display of modern works as well as travelling exhibitions.
A part of the Qld Cultural Centre, hosting permanent exhibitions and regular "show piece" exhibits. Includes the Qld Science Museum as well, which as an excellent, hands-on space, especially for younger people.
265 locals recommend
Queensland Museum
Melbourne StreetA part of the Qld Cultural Centre, hosting permanent exhibitions and regular "show piece" exhibits. Includes the Qld Science Museum as well, which as an excellent, hands-on space, especially for younger people.
Cutting edge space for primarily younger people working with technology, however all are welcome.
87 locals recommend
State Library Of Queensland
Stanley PlaceCutting edge space for primarily younger people working with technology, however all are welcome.
A part of the Qld Cultural Centre, with excellent displays of Qld history
87 locals recommend
State Library Of Queensland
Stanley PlaceA part of the Qld Cultural Centre, with excellent displays of Qld history
Shopping
Latrobe and Given Terraces run the length of Paddington which is nearby. A range of different shops (including a supermarket)
15 locals recommend
Latrobe Terrace
Latrobe TerraceLatrobe and Given Terraces run the length of Paddington which is nearby. A range of different shops (including a supermarket)
Queen Street Mall
Queen StreetThe centre of it all
James Street Market
22 James StEclectic range of stores
Parks & Nature
It's right behind the house and it's HUGE! There is a children's playground and an outdoor exercise/gym set as well. A couple of bbqs, shelter sheds and a half-court basketball.
Norman Buchan Park
53 Rainworth RdIt's right behind the house and it's HUGE! There is a children's playground and an outdoor exercise/gym set as well. A couple of bbqs, shelter sheds and a half-court basketball.
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, a modern botanical gardens and function centre as well.
105 locals recommend
Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
152 Mount Coot-Tha RdSir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, a modern botanical gardens and function centre as well.
A large inner city park with hosts outdoor theatre events, small scale concerts, some cafes, but mostly open spaces to relax.
265 locals recommend
Roma Street Parkland
1 Parkland BlvdA large inner city park with hosts outdoor theatre events, small scale concerts, some cafes, but mostly open spaces to relax.
Brisbane original botanical gardens - walking/jogging/cycling/rollerblading areas and large spaces to relax.
320 locals recommend
City Botanic Gardens
147 Alice StBrisbane original botanical gardens - walking/jogging/cycling/rollerblading areas and large spaces to relax.
Food Scene
Some long time restaurants (La Dolce Vita) and coffee shops, some always changing. A host of different cuisines.
21 locals recommend
Park Road
Park RoadSome long time restaurants (La Dolce Vita) and coffee shops, some always changing. A host of different cuisines.
West End
A bit bohemian, a bit eclectic, a bit of everything!
James Street
James StreetA foodie heaven!
Has a wide range of restaurants and coffee shops and a bakery, plus a very fine delicatessen
Nash Street
Nash StreetHas a wide range of restaurants and coffee shops and a bakery, plus a very fine delicatessen
Chinatown
33 Duncan StSo many choices of Asian cuisine!
Drinks & Nightlife
All around the Valley are great live music venues - The Foundry, Black Bear Lodge, The Zoo, Ric's, and several more.
17 locals recommend
Brunswick Street Mall
Brunswick StreetAll around the Valley are great live music venues - The Foundry, Black Bear Lodge, The Zoo, Ric's, and several more.
Boundary Street
Boundary StreetLots of live music venues, such as The Bearded Lady.
Caxton Street
Caxton StreetPopular bar and nightlife area
Sightseeing
Formerly World Expo 88 - a major part of the life of Brisbane now, a large inner city, riverside park with cafes, restaurants, bbqs, open spaces and an artificial beach and swimming area
865 locals recommend
South Bank Parklands
Stanley Street PlazaFormerly World Expo 88 - a major part of the life of Brisbane now, a large inner city, riverside park with cafes, restaurants, bbqs, open spaces and an artificial beach and swimming area
The iconic Lone Pine! Every Australian child has been there! And every tourist from the Northern Hemisphere has too.
339 locals recommend
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
708 Jesmond RdThe iconic Lone Pine! Every Australian child has been there! And every tourist from the Northern Hemisphere has too.
Mount Coot-Tha
Best view of Brisbane!
The only stone vaulted ceiling in the Southern Hemisphere, designed by famed English 19th century Gothic Revival architect John Loughborough Pearson. A piece of medieval England/Europe in the heart of sub-tropical Brisbane.
Anglican liturgy with a world class organ and choral singing in the English tradition. An emphasis on social justice and an open door policy to all.
9 locals recommend
Saint John's Cathedral
373 Ann StThe only stone vaulted ceiling in the Southern Hemisphere, designed by famed English 19th century Gothic Revival architect John Loughborough Pearson. A piece of medieval England/Europe in the heart of sub-tropical Brisbane.
Anglican liturgy with a world class organ and choral singing in the English tradition. An emphasis on social justice and an open door policy to all.
Essentials
Open 6am to midnight 7 days a week. A smaller grocery store with most things you need.
23 locals recommend
IGA Marketplace Milton
12 Baroona RdOpen 6am to midnight 7 days a week. A smaller grocery store with most things you need.