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Trip Valid:9 Jun 2010 to 31 Dec 2011
Duration:2.5 hours
Pickup location:
Botanic Gardens, Albert Street Entrance, CBD
Pickup time:2.30 PM-2.35 PM
Drop-off location:
Botanic Gardens, Albert Street Entrance, CBD
Drop-off time:5.10 PM-5.15 PM
Highlights:
Cycle through historic Botanic Gardens; enjoy a nature ride along river at St. Lucia and some local history. Delve into a local crime that the University of Queensland is linked to, enjoy a drink while admiring the historic buildings, soak up some local culture at the university art gallery, feel the wind in your hair with ferry ride from the CBD to St Lucia and back.
Trip Code:AUUI Group size:Minimum 1, Maximum 12 Price:USD 63.76 Style:Cycling, Heritage, Art & Culture, NatureCycle through historic Botanic Gardens; enjoy a nature ride along river at St. Lucia and some local history. Delve into a local crime that the University of Queensland is linked to, enjoy a drink while admiring the historic buildings, soak up some local culture at the university art gallery, feel the wind in your hair with ferry ride from the CBD to St Lucia and back.
Itinerary
Starting at the historic Botanic Gardens of Brisbane, we collect our bikes and take a short ride through the Botanic Gardens, and learning a little about their history. We meet the ferry at North Quay, where we board with our bikes for the 20 minute ferry ride to the picturesque University of Queensland campus.
Nestled on a bend in the Brisbane river, it gives us the perfect cycling location in a semi-rural setting where along the route we may have the chance to view some of the native bird and wildlife.
We stop at the point where John Oxley landed, the first European to charter the Brisbane River (in 1823), and was the man sent by Governor Brisbane of New South Wales to find a new penal colony for the worst convict offenders. We then head into the historic campus where we ride past the calming campus lakes.
From here, it’s a short ride to the University of Queensland Art Gallery, an amazing display of modern art where we can meander through the exhibits and ask questions of the knowledgeable local staff. Surrounding the gallery are the historic first buildings of the university from 1910, where we learn a little about the history and the infamous local crime associated with the university.
We then take a short cycle back to the ferry stop, where we again board the ferry back to North Quay. From here we take the short ride back to the Botanic Gardens where we drop off the cycles and end our tour.
Inclusion
Bicycle hire, drink at University of Queensland, cold face towel, University of Queensland Art Museum, return ferry ticket
Exclusion
Other drinks, food or souvenirs
Voucher Exchange details
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.
Dress Standard
Please ensure you come equipped with sunscreen, water and adequate protective clothing from the sun. Ponchos will be provided for use in wet weather. Comfortable shoes should also be worn.
Tipping
Our guides do not accept tips. Tipping in Brisbane is not common for other services, although always welcome. If you would like to give something back to the local community, we would be happy to provide some good local charities.
Child policy
Children are welcome, but must be able to ride at a slow, steady pace.
Language
English- Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
- Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.
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