Top Things to do in Brisbane Region
What to do and see in Brisbane Region, Queensland: The Best Monuments & Statues
Discover the best top things to do in Brisbane Region, Australia including A2submarine Replica, The Babies of Walloon, Anzac Square & Memorial Galleries, South Brisbane Memorial Park, Bee Gees Way, Marian Valley - Shrine of Our Lady Help of Christians, Canungra War Memorial, National Australia Remembers Freedom Wall, Woodford Leopard Tank, Cunninghams Knoll.
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1. A2submarine Replica
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By thewanderingslaters - Perth, Australia
Learnt a lot about submarines and Australia's part in the war. Didn't realise they were so old. Not sure when I thought they came about but it wasn't so early in the 1900's. There is parking and seats here as well as roses
2. The Babies of Walloon
3. Anzac Square & Memorial Galleries
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 500 reviews
Embark on an interactive journey from the First World War to today inside Anzac Square Memorial Galleries—a free exhibition curated by State Library of Queensland. Located in Brisbane CBD, with the magnificent Shrine of Remembrance and Eternal Flame burning at its heart, Anzac Square provides permanent recognition for those who have served our nation and offers a tranquil place to commemorate and reflect on their commitment, bravery, and sacrifice. Visitors to the exhibition can now enrich their experience by joining our brand-new Collection Highlights tour, departing every Wednesday at 10.30am (excluding public holidays). This free, 45-minute guided tour explores the best of State Library's military collection including the people, places and stories that underpin the Queensland war experience. Larger groups can also enjoy an exclusive, complimentary tour of the galleries, ideal for Queensland-associated battalions, regiments, and other special interest groups. Admission is free
Reviewed By dough424 - London, United Kingdom
We visit the square as it was shown on the map and decided to investigate while in Brisbane, what we didn’t know until we arrived was that there were galleries. The galleries are well set out and cover many conflicts from the Great War, Second World War, Korea and other conflicts that Australian and New Zealand armed forces have been engaged in. It’s all very well laid out and very informative.
4. South Brisbane Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
The South Brisbane Memorial Park is secluded and beautiful, a peaceful and shady haven created by magnificent, ancient Bunyan Fig Trees that watch over the war memorials. A little off the beaten track, the park is passed by many cyclists and pedestrians on their way to South Bank. Unique views of the Brisbane River can be seen from the park.
Reviewed By AlineFelton - Brisbane, Australia
Beautiful park with some statues and a heroic story to tell. Great for kids and walks. I would recommend to everyone. Its quite small, but worth the visit.
5. Bee Gees Way
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 925 reviews
There is a bronze statue of the Bee Gees from when they were boys growing up in Redcliffe. The statue marks the start of Bee Gees Way, a walkway dotted with photos, anecdotes and other items donated by Barry Gibb. It was opened by Barry on 14 February 2013.
Reviewed By dianetM4508EB - Brisbane, Australia
This is so well put together and a great tribute to these Aussie / Queensland Boys, and so interesting to take time and just walk along and listen and read and the memories come flooding back.
6. Marian Valley - Shrine of Our Lady Help of Christians
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By PandukaJ - Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Our friends drove us to this spiritually uplifting place of worship. It is spanking clean and tidy throughout befitting a highly rated religious place of worship. An ergonomically designed chapel is located a few meters away from the car park. A walk from the chapel to the left will take visitors on a trek covering the way of the cross. Throughout the other well maintained and manicured areas, structures / places of worship dedicated to Mother Mary from churches around the world, installed with either pictures or statues with a brief informative history can be found. According to my memory areas dedicated to Lourdes, Fatima, Velankanni, Guadalupe and unique churches from other countries such as Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Poland etc. as well as areas of worship dedicated to saints Joseph, Anthony, Theresa and a new area for Mother Theresa (under construction) too can be found among others. I understand that this is a retreat centre to reflect and pray in a secluded environment. Highly recommended for all interested catholic believers. The public toilets were among the best found in Australia or anywhere in the world.
7. Canungra War Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By PaulineSJ
The War Memorial is a fitting tribute to the local people who lost their lives in war. It's set in a very attractive park and is floodlit at night. We ate our lunch sitting in the park, appreciating the surroundings.
8. National Australia Remembers Freedom Wall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 471peterr - Brisbane, Australia
I when to visit the Plaque in memory of my father's World War 2 unit. There are 16,000 Plaques all relating to many aspects of World War 2, it is a quiet reflective place to read, the thoughts of Family Members. Afterwards, a good cup of coffee and a meal is available at the Gardens Entrance shops. Built-in 1996 to Celebrate 50 years since the ending of WW2 in 1995. it is a hidden part of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, to be found on a hill behind the Bandstand. It is a National Memorial.
9. Woodford Leopard Tank
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia
We were in Woodford and went to the information centre to find out about things to do around the district when we noticed the Leopard Tank across the road. The tank is in wonderful condition and was great to have a look at. Good time to stand and reflect on the armed forces who served for our country to give us the freedom we have today.
10. Cunninghams Knoll
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 2 reviews
Cunninghams Knoll, opposite Queens Park on the main entrance to Ipswich, pays homage to the region's early European explorers as well as its convict history. Ipswich was once established as a convict station to mine Limestone to make mortar for the buildings being constructed in Moreton Bay Penal Colony (which would eventually become Brisbane).
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