Australia the Gift

Brisbane


One of Brisbane's biggest souvenir shops, with no shortage of cheap, kitschy key rings, fridge magnets and tees, but also better quality, locally made gifts including timber coasters and Aboriginal-art-themed bags and accessories


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Brisbane attractions

1. Museum of Brisbane

0.13 MILES

On the 3rd floor of City Hall, this forward-thinking museum explores historic and modern aspects of Brisbane, offering fresh, progressive insights into…

2. City Hall

0.13 MILES

Fronted by a row of sequoia-sized Corinthian columns, Australia's largest city hall was built between 1920 and 1930. Although free, fascinating heritage…

3. Treasury Building

0.2 MILES

At the western end of the Queen St Mall is the magnificent Italian Renaissance–style Treasury Building, dating from 1889. No tax collectors inside – just…

4. Shrine of Remembrance

0.21 MILES

Designed in the Greek Revival style, this graceful monument honours the Australian men and women who have served in conflicts around the world. Its 18…

5. Old Windmill

0.27 MILES

Commenced in 1828, this windmill is reputedly the oldest surviving building in Queensland. Due to a design flaw, the windmill sails were too heavy for the…

6. Commissariat Store Museum

0.29 MILES

Built by convicts in 1829, this former government storehouse is the oldest occupied building in Brisbane. Inside is an immaculate little museum whose main…

7. Riverside Centre

0.35 MILES

Shopping, eating and office complex next to (you guessed it) the Brisbane River.

8. Mansions

0.35 MILES

At the junction or George St and Margaret St is the Mansions, an unusual three-storey, red-brick Romanesque terrace which was cobbled together in 1890…