City Convenience Meets Country Living - Brookfield Retreat
Food Scene
Some of our favourite places!
This is our favourite place to eat in all of Brisbane. A lovely, upmarket restaurant / cafe with amazing cakes, only 5 minutes drive away from the house. Best to call and make a reservation so as not to be disappointed.
Also available for private hire and for weddings or events!
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Wild Canary Bistro
2371 Moggill RdThis is our favourite place to eat in all of Brisbane. A lovely, upmarket restaurant / cafe with amazing cakes, only 5 minutes drive away from the house. Best to call and make a reservation so as not to be disappointed.
Also available for private hire and for weddings or events!
Good Grace is a lovely intimate Cafe and Restaurant for those looking for good food in Kenmore. There is a private function area you can hire out for catered events! We love supporting small local business and do recommend a visit.
Good Grace
Good Grace is a lovely intimate Cafe and Restaurant for those looking for good food in Kenmore. There is a private function area you can hire out for catered events! We love supporting small local business and do recommend a visit.
We really like it here and when we are in the mood for Indian food, we either go here or order takeaway. The restaurant is quite small so best to book well in advance if you have a large group.
Spicy Affair Indian Dine In & Take Out
2059 Moggill RdWe really like it here and when we are in the mood for Indian food, we either go here or order takeaway. The restaurant is quite small so best to book well in advance if you have a large group.
We often walk to the Brookfield Store for a little exercise whilst our son rides his bike. It is about a 7 km walk there and back, so not for the weary and not a good walk on a hot day, especially with children.
5 minutes in the car if a walk isn't on the agenda.
Has essentials such as bread, milk, deodorant, wine, etc.
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Brookfield General Store
550 Brookfield RdWe often walk to the Brookfield Store for a little exercise whilst our son rides his bike. It is about a 7 km walk there and back, so not for the weary and not a good walk on a hot day, especially with children.
5 minutes in the car if a walk isn't on the agenda.
Has essentials such as bread, milk, deodorant, wine, etc.
A fantastic venue and good food. Limited operating hours so be sure to check before visiting.
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hundred acre bar
Carawa StreetA fantastic venue and good food. Limited operating hours so be sure to check before visiting.
We often order from Domino's when we don''t feel like going out, and they deliver straight to our door. The mobile phone app is excellent and you can track your order ever step of the way.
Domino's Pizza Kenmore
2095 Moggill RdWe often order from Domino's when we don''t feel like going out, and they deliver straight to our door. The mobile phone app is excellent and you can track your order ever step of the way.
About 12 minutes drive form the home near The Kenmore, Woolworths and Macdonalds. There is a closer fish and chips shop at Kenmore Village, though in the past we've found that it isn't as good, though both places have changed hands since.
Kenmore Plaza Seafoods
841 Moggill RdAbout 12 minutes drive form the home near The Kenmore, Woolworths and Macdonalds. There is a closer fish and chips shop at Kenmore Village, though in the past we've found that it isn't as good, though both places have changed hands since.
If your looking for a Tavern with reasonably decent food, this is a good place. It is part of Kenmore Plaza, which hosts Aldi, Woolworths, a Chemist, First Choice Liquor and a number of other shops.
There is a child friendly Restaurant, though also a bar area for adults only if you don't want to visit the Restaurant and sit at a table. Live Music plays in the Bar area some evenings.
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The Kenmore
841 Moggill RdIf your looking for a Tavern with reasonably decent food, this is a good place. It is part of Kenmore Plaza, which hosts Aldi, Woolworths, a Chemist, First Choice Liquor and a number of other shops.
There is a child friendly Restaurant, though also a bar area for adults only if you don't want to visit the Restaurant and sit at a table. Live Music plays in the Bar area some evenings.
If you are heading to The Mount Cooth-tha Botanical Gardens or lookout, this is a great place to stop for a coffee and something to eat. You can take your food outside and sit on the grass and watch the birds.
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Botanic Gardens Cafe
152 Mount Coot-Tha RdIf you are heading to The Mount Cooth-tha Botanical Gardens or lookout, this is a great place to stop for a coffee and something to eat. You can take your food outside and sit on the grass and watch the birds.
Oh what a shame they have stopped delivering to our house! I'm ashamed to say it, but we used to make use of the McDonald's home delivery service and eat it outside by the fire with a few drinks .....
About 10 minutes drive and open 24 hours a day!!
McDonald's Kenmore
841 Moggill RoadOh what a shame they have stopped delivering to our house! I'm ashamed to say it, but we used to make use of the McDonald's home delivery service and eat it outside by the fire with a few drinks .....
About 10 minutes drive and open 24 hours a day!!
A must do night or day out! Spoilt for choice with great food and views overlooking the Brisbane River. About 15km from the house.
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Eagle Street Pier
45 Eagle StA must do night or day out! Spoilt for choice with great food and views overlooking the Brisbane River. About 15km from the house.
Another favorite if you are in the city. Great view, great service and consistently good food. This Coffee Club also has a liquor licence.
The Coffee Club Café - Eagle St Pier
1 Eagle StAnother favorite if you are in the city. Great view, great service and consistently good food. This Coffee Club also has a liquor licence.
Everything you need for a big night out in the city. It’s about half an hour drive in a taxi during non-peak hour!
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Howard Smith Wharves
5 Boundary StEverything you need for a big night out in the city. It’s about half an hour drive in a taxi during non-peak hour!
We like it here as it reminds us of our time in London, however we used to like the old authentic British style better. About 8km from the house and part of the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre.
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Pig ‘N’ Whistle Indooroopilly
322 Moggill RdWe like it here as it reminds us of our time in London, however we used to like the old authentic British style better. About 8km from the house and part of the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre.
A historic pub on Moggill Road by the river with good pub food.
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Regatta Hotel
543 Coronation DrA historic pub on Moggill Road by the river with good pub food.
Everything Else
Coles is about 10 minutes drive from the home and has everything you need for meal time. They also do home delivery, so if you are staying for a few days, it may be worth arranging a food delivery for the day you arrive (through their online ordering service). I find that Wooloworths has a more flexible delivery schedule (more availability with shorter notice), though they aren't as reliable with their delivery window and often turn up late or early. Note, that although the address is officially Brookfield Road, it is quicker to access it via the Moggill Road entrance.
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Coles Kenmore
Brookfield RoadColes is about 10 minutes drive from the home and has everything you need for meal time. They also do home delivery, so if you are staying for a few days, it may be worth arranging a food delivery for the day you arrive (through their online ordering service). I find that Wooloworths has a more flexible delivery schedule (more availability with shorter notice), though they aren't as reliable with their delivery window and often turn up late or early. Note, that although the address is officially Brookfield Road, it is quicker to access it via the Moggill Road entrance.
If you are looking for alcohol, Liquorland in Kenmore Village, right next to Coles is the closed location.
Liquorland Kenmore Village
9 Brookfield RdIf you are looking for alcohol, Liquorland in Kenmore Village, right next to Coles is the closed location.
Part of Kenmore Plaza precinct, which hosts Aldi, Kenmore Tavern, First Choice Liquor, the best fish and chips in town, chemist, Nandos and a number of other stores.
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Woolworths Kenmore
841 Moggill RdPart of Kenmore Plaza precinct, which hosts Aldi, Kenmore Tavern, First Choice Liquor, the best fish and chips in town, chemist, Nandos and a number of other stores.
If your looking for a large shopping centre, than this is the closest one!
www.indooroopillyshopping.com.au
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Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
322 Moggill RdIf your looking for a large shopping centre, than this is the closest one!
www.indooroopillyshopping.com.au
Ipswich
QUT Gardens Point Campus
2 George StQUT Kelvin Grove Campus
149 Victoria Park RdUQ
Brisbane Grammar School
24 Gregory TerraceIf you fancy a visit to somewhere remote in Outback Australia before or after your visit to Brisbane, we recommend Lorella Springs Wilderness Park! Spent time here whilst growing up and shaped our appreciation for nature!
Lorella Springs Wilderness Park
If you fancy a visit to somewhere remote in Outback Australia before or after your visit to Brisbane, we recommend Lorella Springs Wilderness Park! Spent time here whilst growing up and shaped our appreciation for nature!
City Cave Kenmore
10 Brookfield RoadUse our discount code BrookfieldRetreat for a sauna and float.
Parks & Nature
Brisbane City
If your visiting Australia and would like to pat Kangaroos and see Koala's, this is a great place to go.
10 minutes from the house, by car.
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
708 Jesmond RdIf your visiting Australia and would like to pat Kangaroos and see Koala's, this is a great place to go.
10 minutes from the house, by car.
Perfect for a free day out with the family, about 15 minutes drive from the house.
Children will love exploring the Botanical Gardens and kid friendly exploration trails.
We enjoy regular visits to the Botanical Gardens and love watching the lizards and wild life.
There is a cafe looking over the lake which we enjoy eating in after a few hours of exploring, however we sometimes take a picnic too, which is lovely for all involved.
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Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
152 Mount Coot-Tha RdPerfect for a free day out with the family, about 15 minutes drive from the house.
Children will love exploring the Botanical Gardens and kid friendly exploration trails.
We enjoy regular visits to the Botanical Gardens and love watching the lizards and wild life.
There is a cafe looking over the lake which we enjoy eating in after a few hours of exploring, however we sometimes take a picnic too, which is lovely for all involved.
If you love nature, breath taking views of the city and fresh air you will love it here.
After perhaps a walk along one of the nature trails, you can finish the day enjoying the view and either a reasonably priced snack at the cafe, or something or expensive at the restaurant.
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Brisbane Lookout Mount Coot-tha
1012 Sir Samuel Griffith DrIf you love nature, breath taking views of the city and fresh air you will love it here.
After perhaps a walk along one of the nature trails, you can finish the day enjoying the view and either a reasonably priced snack at the cafe, or something or expensive at the restaurant.
Gap Creek Reserve
Gap Creek RoadJC Slaughter Falls
38 Sir Samuel Griffith DrCurrumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
28 Tomewin StNew Farm Park
1042 Brunswick StGetting Around
The closest petrol station to the house. I find it is usually the cheapest also. Stocks milk, bread and other basics as well as fuel.
Woolworths Caltex Kenmore
2005 Moggill RoadThe closest petrol station to the house. I find it is usually the cheapest also. Stocks milk, bread and other basics as well as fuel.
Brisbane Airport
Airport DriveArts & Culture
Located in the same area / parking location as the Mount Cootha Botanical Gardens. If we go to one, we usually visit the other too.
Fun for the children if it is open, though check first as I often find it closed.
If looking for an educational session, you can also book and learn all about the planets and stars for a small fee.
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Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Mount Coot-Tha RoadLocated in the same area / parking location as the Mount Cootha Botanical Gardens. If we go to one, we usually visit the other too.
Fun for the children if it is open, though check first as I often find it closed.
If looking for an educational session, you can also book and learn all about the planets and stars for a small fee.
A wonderful free day out for the children, right in the heart of Southbank. About an hour from the home on the 444 bus or 30 minutes by car. Plenty of parking for $15 per day.
Start the day with a visit to the Museum and finish it swimming in the free pools of Southbank.
Plenty of cafes and restaurants, though also ideal for a family picknick overlooking the Brisbane River.
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Queensland Museum
Melbourne StreetA wonderful free day out for the children, right in the heart of Southbank. About an hour from the home on the 444 bus or 30 minutes by car. Plenty of parking for $15 per day.
Start the day with a visit to the Museum and finish it swimming in the free pools of Southbank.
Plenty of cafes and restaurants, though also ideal for a family picknick overlooking the Brisbane River.
If you are tired of traditional Museum's, this one is slightly different. You will need to keep an eye on young children with this interesting Maritime Museum as there are plenty of places a child could fall.
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Maritime Museum Ferry Terminal station
Christie StreetIf you are tired of traditional Museum's, this one is slightly different. You will need to keep an eye on young children with this interesting Maritime Museum as there are plenty of places a child could fall.
Always something going on here .... check the website for more information.
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Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Merivale StreetAlways something going on here .... check the website for more information.
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Melbourne StreetCultural Centre
State Library Of Queensland
Stanley PlaceGallery of Modern Art
Stanley PlaceSightseeing
South Bank Parklands
Stanley Street PlazaBrisbane Lookout Mount Coot-tha
1012 Sir Samuel Griffith DrAbout 10 minutes drive from our house to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
708 Jesmond RdAbout 10 minutes drive from our house to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
City Botanic Gardens
147 Alice StKookaburra Showboat Cruises
1 Eagle StRiver City Cruises
Gold Coast
Sunshine Coast
Tamborine Mountain
Queens Wharf Road
Queens Wharf RoadStory Bridge Adventure Climb
170 Main StKangaroo Point Cliffs Park
29 River TerraceShopping
If you fancy a day out in the City of Brisbane, this is a great destination with access to major shopping stalls, Southbank, Ferry's, city Botanical Gardens, etc.
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Queen Street Mall
Queen StreetIf you fancy a day out in the City of Brisbane, this is a great destination with access to major shopping stalls, Southbank, Ferry's, city Botanical Gardens, etc.
If you like to do a bit of shopping and don't want to go anywhere too busy, this place is good. There is also a Coffee Club cafe which opens at 10am
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Direct Factory Outlet
16 Amazons PlIf you like to do a bit of shopping and don't want to go anywhere too busy, this place is good. There is also a Coffee Club cafe which opens at 10am
If you want decent shopping but slightly less hectic than the Indooroopilly Shopping Center, this place is interesting.
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Mt Ommaney Centre
171 Dandenong RdIf you want decent shopping but slightly less hectic than the Indooroopilly Shopping Center, this place is interesting.