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Brisbane River Walks
Boardwalk- Running three km along the banks of Brisbane
River is the magnificent and incredibly stable Brisbane
River Boardwalk or better known as Brisbane RiverWalk. The
RiverWalk was a project initiative of James Soorley, a
former Australian Labor Party Lord Mayor of Brisbane and was
officially opened for the public in 1997.
The path to the Brisbane Riverwalk is a very long but
exciting journey. With a length of more than 20 km, this
riverwalk runs from Brisbane’s northern suburbs to the
southern suburbs thus connecting many roads, bridges, parks
and pathways along the river. There are many access points
where one can travel the riverwalk. On the north side, you
can
stroll or cycle from the University of Queensland at St.
Lucia to Teneriffe. On the southern side, you can take a
trip from the West End Ferry terminal to Kangaroo Point. One
of the fascinating sections of the Brisbane RiverWalk is the
870- meter floating walkway which stands 20 meters from the
shoreline.
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This floating
walkway was made accessible to the public in 2003. People
can experience how to literally “walk on the water” as they
travel along this stainless steel floating walkway, which is
connected from New Farm and stretches to Howard Smith. An
estimated 20,000 people a day can travel on this walkway,
strongly stabilized by a 15-meter long and 2.3 meter truss.
Traveling on the Brisbane RiverWalk is a perfect way to
explore the Brisbane River and Brisbane itself. Pedestrians
can experience a peaceful walk while viewing the splendor of
the Brisbane River and the different attractions in the city
of Brisbane. Moreover, through the riverwalk, people can
travel easily to the central business district by simply
walking, cycling, or riding a roller blade
The RiverWalk is a famous recreational spot in Brisbane. The
walkways are wide enough to hold various recreational
activities. It is a favorite sports attraction of many
cyclists, joggers, roller bladers, and skateboarders. In
some sections of the riverwalk, pedestrians and bikers share
paths but usually they have separate pathways. A number of
world class restaurants, cafés, bistros, and hotels which
are open daily from morning to night can be found standing
along the boardwalk. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the river
and the city while having lunch or dinner on these cozy
restaurants or feel the peaceful atmosphere around the
boardwalk while having picnic or spending a day on any of
the hotels around the area.
Another special section in the RiverWalk is the Bicentennial
Bikeway, which is heavily traveled by thousand of commuters
everyday. This bikeway is accessible from Archer Street and
Sylvan Road in Toowong, or you can pass through the tunnel
in Land Street. There are also access points from the
central business district going to the bikeway such as Queen
Street, Ann Street, and the Queensland University of
Technology.
Brisbane River Boardwalk is one of the main attractions that
make Brisbane unique from any other city in the world. A
journey along this riverwalk is a
must for all tourists and
people of Brisbane. Traveling along this prestigious
riverwalk is a great way to relax as well as to know the
Brisbane City.
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