South Bank Parklands covers 17 hectares and covers more than one kilometre of the south bank of the Brisbane River. South Banks rainforest walks, landscaped parklands, cafes and restaurants along with the manmade swimming beach constructed in 1992 make it an ideal place for families. Australias only beach in the heart of the city is unique, with views over the Brisbane River to the city and surrounded by white sandy beaches, bubbling creeks and shady tropical gardens. The beach contains enough water to fill five Olympic swimming ... (more)