McDowall Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Roma Street Parkland
Escape to this inner-city oasis right in the heart of Brisbane.
South Bank Parklands
Explore the great outdoors at South Bank Parklands, a lovely green space in Brisbane. Stroll along the riverfront in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
University of Queensland
Explore the campus of University of Queensland during your travels in Brisbane. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Queen Street Mall
Brisbane’s premier shopping destination houses bars, restaurants and shops of all descriptions in its 40,000 square metres of retail space.
The Gabba
Catch an event at The Gabba during your trip to Brisbane. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Brisbane Showgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Brisbane Showgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Brisbane. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Brisbane: Daytime Glow Worm Caves Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Premium Springbrook Natural Bridge, Glow Worm Cave & Skywalk
Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Mount Tamborine Hop on Hop off Bus from Brisbane
From Brisbane: Maiala Rainforest Private Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around McDowall
Chermside
Unique features of Chermside include the shopping and coffee shops. Make a stop by Westfield Chermside or Chermside Waterpark while you're exploring the area.
Bowen Hills
Bowen Hills is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Brisbane Showgrounds and Old Museum.
Hamilton
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Hamilton. A stop by Portside Wharf or Eat Street Markets might round out your trip.
Newstead
Travellers like the historical sites in Newstead, and Newstead House is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Brunswick Street Mall and Fortitude Music Hall while in the area.
Spring Hill
Travellers to Spring Hill praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Anglican All Saints Church and Tower Mill.
- XXXX Brewery
- Suncorp Stadium
- South Bank Parklands
- Queen Street Mall
- The Gabba
- Brisbane Showgrounds
- Treasury Casino
- Brisbane Entertainment Centre
- Queensland Performing Arts Centre
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- Portside Wharf
- Westfield Garden City Shopping Mall
- Mater Private Hospital Brisbane
- Eagle Street Pier
- Riverstage
- Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
- Westfield Chermside
- Princess Alexandra Hospital
- Story Bridge
- DFO Brisbane
- Brisbane City Hall
- The Prince Charles Hospital
- Greenslopes Private Hospital
- St. Andrew's War Memorial Hospital
- The Wesley Hospital
- Gallery of Modern Art