3 Reasons Why Southbank Is Great For Families 2021 | Brisbane Vlog

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We headed to Southbank in Brisbane to show you at least 3 reasons why Southbank is great for families 2021. In this Brisbane vlog we show you just a little of Brisbane City, but the main reason you want to go and visit. If you want to emigrate to Brisbane, or just travel Australia, we recommend you visit Southbank. This is definitely one of the best things to do in Australia.
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@BellePolish 3 года назад

I lived here for 4 months and this made me remember how much I loved it there.

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

We're very lucky to call it home

@Ozvideo1959 3 года назад

Funny thing is Brisbane tends to fly under the radar a bit. I'm a Melbournian and although I've visited the Gold Coast, I've never been to Brisbane. That said, I have seen quite a few videos on YT of Americans and Canadians saying Brissie is way better than they expected.

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

We love it here

@newbris 3 года назад

They do movies in the Southbank pools on summer nights. You float in the pool and watch the big screen.

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Oh wow, that would be an experience

@sashjayd3062 3 года назад

I lived in Brisbane for 7 years before moving south (I didn't handle the heat so well). Of all the places I've lived, Brisbane has always been my favourite, so great to see glimpses of Brissy through your families eyes.

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Oh wow! Hope you enjoyed it

@pbarter6279 3 года назад

We've been here since 2005 and love it!

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Fantastic

@justinb8917 3 года назад

Really great videos, and thanks for sharing your experiences 😊 We recently moved to Brisbane from the UK during lockdown. Really was a brave thing to do! Got a 18 month and 4 year old girls. Need to still take them down to Southbank 😊

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Thanks for watching. Get them down there, they'll love it!

@jamesherman3750 3 года назад

How did they let you in? There's no international travel for the last year and a half. Just curious

@c844786 3 года назад

You need to try the Rivercat /Ferry from Southbank. The round trip to UQ and then to other end will take 3 hours. The rivercat /Ferry returns to Southbank . You can paid via Go Card for trips. This will give a totally different view of Brisbane. It will also show you the walk ways along the Brisbane River

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Sounds great, thanks for the idea

@thatperfectsleep8320 3 года назад

Oh wow, this looks like such a cool place, and the weather is amazing!!

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Thanks for watching

@BrettMcS 3 года назад

I lived in Brisbane for several years. It is a great place. I met many 'Poms' there and always wondered how they coped with the heat, so I eventually asked one about it. He said, no, he loves the heat; he had been there 10 years and "still haven't got the chill out of my bones."

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

We love the heat, much better than living in the cold!

@JonathonWoodgate 3 года назад

I live in Caboolture, and this area is great for family day trips. It’s close to mountain hiking, beaches, farm stays and quite a few touristy attractions.

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Will take a look

@bangkokwalks8875 3 года назад

Absolutely fantastic video and great inspiration for my own videos! Really enjoyed and look forward to watch your future videos. Take care my friend!

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Thanks for watching

@brilliantbutblue 3 года назад

Great peek at the free stuff on offer in Brisbane CBD, perfect for kids by the looks. Thanks so much for sharing 👍

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

There's loads of free things to do across Brisbane, not just in the CBD

@paulsandford3345 10 месяцев назад

I lived near Redcliffe for 14 years it was great!

@victorwilks88 Год назад

looks amazing bro

@ThatJohnstonLife Год назад

It is!

@gettingoutwiththekids 3 года назад

Look brilliant, great to see you settled well. Ive seen that beach place on a Netflix program called Instant Home, looks a lot better than how they presented it.

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

I will check it out

@pm6169 3 года назад

Some places we visited when in Brisbane: Eat Street night market, Gold Coast (an hours drive away), Australia Zoo (About 45 mins drive away - a good day out), Mt Cootha look out for sunrise/sunset, walk around the city park (or ride on E-Scooters which is more fun), Wet 'n' Wild Water Park (Near Gold Coast).

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Thanks, when the little girl is a bit older we will check these out!

@TravelDrone 3 года назад

Oh that is sooooo nice! I like it. So happy for you 🤗💕

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Thanks for watching

@rachelfitch3911 3 года назад

Hi, the Johnstone family, congratulations on your move to Australia 🐨🐨🐨 My name is Rachel and I emigrated from the UK 13 year's ago to Perth WA. I have been to Brisbane for a visit because I have friends who live there. I recommend going to the casino for a night out, or a date night. Not to gamble! But for dinner and drinks because it is really cheap, and the food in the restaurant is nice, and the entertainment was good. If you want to ask me anything about Oz, feel free to ask. Take care All the best Rachel Fitch 😊

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Thanks Rachel, I think we deserve a night at the casino soon!

@rachelfitch3911 3 года назад

@@ThatJohnstonLife 😊

@marianjeffrey8684 3 года назад

Love your take on emigrating to Oz. So different to when I came in '77. No way would I have gone to Brisbane then, it was a 1 horse town then 🤣. So different now, Queensland is awesome. I live in Victoria so a bit different. Still the best country ever.

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Absolutely amazing country!!

@sandyosullivan 3 года назад

You guys definitely should visit Redcliffe for the free pool (the lagoon) down on the water. Or for a walk over at Scarborough where there’s a fairy door built into one of the trees. Also has some of the best fish and chips in Aus and there’s a lot of parking and it’s all free.

@shadowkyber2510 2 года назад

It's so weird seeing somewhere I've been in a youtube video. Once Arora's a couple of years older you should definatly take her to the science museum, it gets smaller and smaller each year but it's still worth it

@ThatJohnstonLife 2 года назад

Can't wait until she's old enough to take her. Thanks for the tip

@shinyhappypeople9043 3 года назад

The library, museum and art gallery precovid had free craft rooms and activities for young kids. As Aurora gets older it’s a great way to keep her active while you are enjoying a coffee.

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Will try them out when she's older for sure

@fearnobeer9077 3 года назад

Mt Tamborine and Oreillys ,tree top walk and national park are very nice,worth a look.

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Thanks for the tips!

@carina-jaipaul1342 2 года назад

Springfield Orion has an amazing shopping centre and lagoon… From memory they also have markets on some weekends at Robelle Park at Springfield… Queens Park in Ipswich is a great day out as they have so much to do and they BBQ, Kiosk, Animals to look at and a walk in Bird Avery … Ipswich also has a Railway Museum and they do family days and Thomas the Tank Engine..

@ThatJohnstonLife 2 года назад

Thanks Carina-Jai, I'll take a look

@Jacob-lz9vn 3 года назад

Good video! It’s been a few years since I lived in Brisbane - I’ve gone the other way to Reading. Most of my suggestions for things to do in the city are from pre-family life... Maybe a day out to Suncorp stadium for some sport or rugby (pandemic allowing). Not really what you asked for, but I’d suggest taking a beach trip down to the southern tip of the Gold Coast for the day: Coolangatta, Greenmount, Point Danger & Rainbow Bay. The beaches are smaller and more sheltered there.

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Some great tips. Thanks. We lived in Reading for 10 years. I hope you enjoy it

@josephc6773 3 года назад

When we visited family in the Gold Coast in 2019 we went up Tamborine Mountain. Absolutely stunning, so if not too much of a drive you should go take a visit. :)

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Oh, sounds great, will take a look

@jonathont7866 3 года назад

@@ThatJohnstonLife look into springbrook as well, some amazing hikes around there.

@cherylsutherland9464 3 года назад

Congratulations on getting work Sam ..I wish you the best. ... what kind of work do you do? Love from western Australia Perth 🇦🇺🇬🇧🇦🇺🇬🇧🇦🇺❤

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Thanks Cheryl. She's a disability support worker

@newbris 3 года назад

A tip: If you park in one of the two council run car parks (eg King George Square) after hours (weekday evening or weekend) it only costs $5.

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Nice, will have to do that of an evening

@Prince077Aussie 2 года назад

Myer city centre car park is only $8 on weekends for whole day if you prebook it or $10 for whole day if you pay there.

@paulsandford3345 10 месяцев назад

Try getting an all day ticket on the river cat boats all the way to Loan pine koala sanctuary , stopping on and off at different parts of Brisbane? It's a relatively cheap day out other than Loan pine!

@acrom17 3 года назад

You could try the Roma street parklands for somewhere easily accessible by public transport if you’re in the city for the day

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Sounds great. Thanks

@aussiejohn5835 3 года назад

I suggest you purchase a Gocard for each of you and then put credit on them which will allow you to travel without the need for cash to purchase single tickets. The card is valid and has no expiry date, so just tap on and off and top up your cards when the balance is low. You can travel by train to the Gold Coast and use it on the Light rail. Your daughter travels free so no need for a card. I live in Sydney and use the Gocard each time I visit.

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Thanks for the tips. We have one now

@12radosevic 3 года назад

I recommend walkabout creek discovery Center there is a creek there that you can swim in and a little animal center that she would love! I volunteer there it’s a great place for kids! And adults too

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Will definitely give it a looksee thanks

@jonlowing7907 3 года назад

A N ZED! What are you, a yank with a funny accent?!!😁👍

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Yep, you got it

@pbarter6279 3 года назад

Seeing as you are Northside too (we're in Warner) I suggest you also give Settlement Cove lagoon in Redcliffe a go. Not as nice but also free like Streets Beach on South Bank. A new free water park themed playground for younger kids has just opened up at the University of Sunshine Coast next to Petrie station

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

We've checked out the water park too, but I think it was a bit cloudy that day and the little madam found it a little bit cold. We'll go back when it's a bit warmer

@nealnolasco5430 3 года назад

This is were World Expo '88 was, now a great Southbank!

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Totally agree

@glenndejong6817 2 года назад

G’day , have a day trip to Stradbroke island , drive to Cleveland , park , you can get a ferry across to Dunwich then take bus to other side ( point look out ) cheap ish day out . Amazing views , sea as blue as the Great Barrier Reef . You can also stay for a long week end , get a Airbnb , take your car over , this would cost about a thousand dollars though , but really worth it .

@jonathont7866 3 года назад

you should visit lone pine in Brisbane - you'll get to feed kangaroos. Parking in the CBD is incredibly expensive but once you get onto the southside you can find street parking in and around southbank that's pretty cheap. The southbank carpark itself is cheaper than parking in the city but much more expensive than street parking. Also taking the city cat is a really cheap way to get a cruise of the river. Plenty of stopping points are right near restaurant precincts as well.

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Thanks for the tips

@Xvs87 3 года назад

You park at Myer centre in brisbane for 20 bucks if you get in before 9.30am.

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Thanks. We've learned about this one!

@richardsingh5827 3 года назад

Brissie looks cool

@sandrahaigh2976 2 года назад

Southbank and surrounding area is my favourite place. Been fortunate to holiday three times in Brisbane and each time we've rented a home a short bus or train ride away. Getting too old for the long flights now, but would like to come back once more if possible. Hubby wants to see Queens Wharf when it's completed 😊 I can't believe we didn't know about Howard Smith Wharves, so I'd like to go there. Also been in the pool at Redcliffe. Prefer Southbank 😊 May I ask what Samantha's job is please. Happy exploring, Ross, Samantha & Aurora 💖 Ps. Sorry Ross. I'm just watching your 8 Months On video. Now know that Samantha is a Disability Support Worker 😊💖

@markeaston7353 3 года назад

That's funny the train station would have been only a a 7 minute stroll from where you were at at the lagoon lol!

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Yeah, we tried to enjoy the walk lol

@Taurutz 3 года назад

Try eat street north shore markets if you’re into food

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

thanks bud. I'll try and give it a look next time we're in the city

@12radosevic 3 года назад

Yeah except you have to pay for entry and then pay for food!! It’s a bit crazy. It can get expensive

@wandpj 3 года назад

Trains are always nearly empty outside of peak hours.

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

In the UK it feels like they're always on peak. It was a nice change

@pbarter6279 3 года назад

Just watched the rest of the vid and see that you're already planning to go to Redcliffe!

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Yep, going to check out the lagoon there soon

@davidjrule66 3 года назад

south brisbane station is the close.

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Thanks

@michaeljohnseanpatrickturn9955 2 года назад

I want to emigrate to the Play Hatch from Australia 😆

@wandpj 3 года назад

Did you end up on the northside, having to alight at Central? (failing to change to a Beenleigh/Cleveland train)

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

We did, nice walk across the bridge

@mickholden8615 2 года назад

Weirdly inAustralia it’s Zed not Zee but I no it doesn’t matter

@ThatJohnstonLife 2 года назад

I need to up my pronunciation game

@newzealandearthmover4008 3 года назад

If your missing English fish and chips l, Chumley Warner's in Birkdale are as close as u will find. Have mushy pees etc. My wife is a pom and says it's pretty good. Even I thought the chips were bloody nice 👌

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Will have to visit. The other good one in North Lakes has shut down 🙁

@pbarter6279 3 года назад

We used this as a good reason to get out and about and explore whilst keeping the kids amused www.mustdobrisbane.com/kids/outdoors/kids-parks

@Lee-ii9mk 3 года назад

That’s because living near London and the Home Counties is the expensive + populated part compared Brisbane. England has more people then Australia too.

@Lee-ii9mk 3 года назад

If you wanted cheaper things then up north, or wales, scotland or NI would do.

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

yeah, weather doesn't quite compare

@pbarter6279 3 года назад

This is the worst bit of the year weather wise. Once we get past Feb then it is much more bearable

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

I wouldn't say it's bad, just takes some getting used to!!

@whoopigoldberg3047 2 года назад

I have moved back to Melbourne, the price of living, the heat and racism my family have experienced is next level, also, it started out ok but my rental has gone from $500 per week to $750 in 18 months. Was ok while it lasted, but definitely not as positive as most think 😥

@RolandjHearn 3 года назад

You guys need to own your British, it is Zed - not Zee so it is AN Zed.

@ThatJohnstonLife 3 года назад

Ha ha, maybe my accent is changing

@RolandjHearn 3 года назад

@@ThatJohnstonLife It's really funny I lived in the US for 7 years before returning to Australia. I had no problem except when talking to someone with an accent, it did not matter what accent, immediately my brain would switch me into starting to use Americanisms and a twang, maybe your subconscious took over and because you are overseas from home you switched into American language mode lol.