3 places to discover
Elizabeth Quay is a waterfront precinct on the northern shore of the Swan River in central Perth, Western Australia. Opened in 2016, it connects the Perth central business district to the river via an inlet, promenades, bridges and public spaces. The development features public art, landscaped areas, dining venues and ferry jetties, and serves as a recreational and events hub adjacent to the Perth CBD and Barrack Street Jetty.
Howard Smith Wharves is a heritage-listed former wharf precinct on the Brisbane River beneath the Story Bridge in Brisbane City, Queensland. Built between 1934 and the early 1940s by Brisbane City Council and leased to Howard Smith Company, the wharves served as cargo berths. Redeveloped and reopened in 2018, the 3.5-hectare site now operates as a riverside dining, brewery, hotel and public parkland precinct retaining original wharf structures and cliff-side heritage buildings.
Roma Street Parkland is a 16-hectare urban parkland in Brisbane City, Queensland, adjacent to Roma Street railway station in the central business district. Opened in 2001 on the site of former railway yards, it is recognised as one of the world's largest subtropical gardens in a city centre. The park features themed gardens, lakes, waterfalls, lawns and art installations, showcasing diverse subtropical plant collections and serving as a major public recreation and events precinct.