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Start from Central Station.

As you exit the station via the main entrance, cross the road and immediately turn left onto Edward Street.

Edward Street is host to some of Australia’s most renowned designers, including menswear stores, high-end fashion and, for those who need pampering after that shopping, day spas!

Continue right down to the end of Edward Street; this should take you about 15 minutes. Edward Street ends and, if you turn right, you’ll find yourself in Alice Street, which runs parallel to the Botanic Gardens. There are several gates along the fence that allow you to enter.

There are various artworks in the gardens; for example the ‘Jemmy Morrill and the Brolgas Sculpture’ - this represents the story of 22 year old James Morrill, who was shipwrecked on the Great Barrier Reef. Aboriginals found him and cared for him for 17 years - he eventually returned to the Bowen district and went on to be hugely influential in improving the relationships between the early settlers and Aboriginals.

To the far right of the park is the Parliament House and the Queensland University of Technology.

The interior is very grand; adorned with sweeping staircases, stained glass windows and Minton tiled floors. There are free guided tours around the house. Opening hours: 9am-5pm