Morningside Vacations
Morningside is a great place to base yourself while you are exploring Brisbane as some of the city’s star attractions are close. Among the places not to miss are the fabulous Portside Wharf and the incredible Gateway Bridge. If you have time, don’t miss the Eagle Farm Racecourse and Doomben Racecourse.
Morningside has plenty of museums, exhibits and show venues within easy reach that make great places to visit. Discover the museums and exhibit spaces Queensland Museum in South Brisbane, the Museum of Brisbane and the Queensland Maritime Museum. To catch home-grown and touring acts, head to Brisbane Powerhouse in New Farm, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the Queensland Conservatorium in South Brisbane, one of the region’s best-loved live concert venues. Enjoy the wonderful displays at the Queensland Art Gallery, the Gallery of Modern Art and the Institute of Modern Art in Fortitude Valley.
There are a number of natural gifts here as well, so make sure you enjoy the nearby green spaces. Enjoy the local wilderness by visiting the Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Leave the busy streets behind and soak up some sunshine in local parks and gardens such as the Brisbane Botanic Gardens and the New Farm Park.
If you are spending a while in and around Morningside, treat yourself with a visit to the St. Stephens Cathedral, Tower Mill in Spring Hill and Skyneedle. Whatever your faith, you'll appreciate the peaceful atmosphere at Morningside’s holy places like the St. Andrew's Uniting Church.
Get familiar with the local fashion and spoil yourself with a new wardrobe in the nearby shopping hotspots such as Emporium in Fortitude Valley, the Queen Street Mall and Chinatown Mall.
The area is the home turf of the Brisbane Broncos rugby league team in winter and Queensland Reds rugby union team. Both teams compete in regular games at Suncorp Stadium. If you’re not a sports fan, you can still enjoy the stadium’s fine acoustics during one of the many concerts held here.
To make sure you get the most out of Morningside, think about staying at one of the area’s many accommodation options. If you’re looking for a warm welcome and a good nights sleep it’s hard to go past the Novotel Brisbane Airport, the Ibis Brisbane, and the popular Punthill Brisbane, Spring Hill.
