The Best View Of Brisbane

Once you get your Australia travel visa, then you are definitely in for one great adventure. Since there are many places that you can go to in the country, you will surely have a lot of great time. And one place that you definitely must miss to visit is the city of Brisbane.

You see, the Queensland capital has plenty of attractions for any kind of tourists. The city itself has a wide variety of places to offer, from great restaurants and hotels to both indoor and outdoor activities that you can try out. And if you are a bit bored with the main city, then you can visit Brisbane's many suburbs.

One suburb that you must include in your list is the Mount Coot-tha suburb, also often referred to as only Mount Coot. This suburb is located in Mount Coot-tha (hence the name of the place), six kilometers to the west of Brisbane's central business district. The mountain is around 287 meters high and is a prominent landmark in the cityscape.

Mount Coot-tha has an interesting history as to how it got its name. The early settlers in Brisbane called the mountain “One tree hill”, referring to the single eucalyptus tree that was left behind when it was cleared for settling. On the other hand, the local Aboriginal people knew the mountain as simply the place where they get ku-ta,or honey in their language. When the site was declared a public reserve in 1880, the name Mount Coot-tha (derived from the native word) replaced the former name. 

Mount Coot-tha is perhaps best known as being a great vantage point for seeing the city. Here, you will be able to get an almost 360 degree panoramic view of the whole city, as well as the outlying areas. There is actually a lookout point in the summit where you can go to get the best glimpse of the city. And it would be a good idea to bring in a pair of binoculars with you to better see the whole city.

And once you finished enjoying the view, you will surely be a bit hungry. Luckily, just adjacent to the lookout is the Summit Restaurant and Kuta Cafe. They serve really good food and also cater to large groups (through the function hall nearby), so you can hold celebrations here.

Aside from the lookout, there are other attractions on the mountain. The Mount Coot-the Botanical Garden is a must see for those who love plants. The garden is located st the base of the mountain. Also, the mountain itself is included in the Mount Coot-tha Reserve, which is an ideal place for hikers.

The mountain is very accessible to tourists. You have to option of either hiking to the top or using a mountain bike. There are also several bus services that will take you to the lookout point quickly. 

Sources:
Brisbane Lookout
http://www.brisbanelookout.com/
Australian Explorer
http://www.australianexplorer.com/brisbane_mt_coot_tha.htm
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