This popular tourist destination attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every month, a number that consists of both locals from Brisbane city and foreigners from across the world. The green outdoors is ideal for relaxing away, in complete quite save for the gentle flowing of the river in the background.
The park land opens up possibilities for picnicking in summer, gas barbecues in autumn and the full bloom of the jacaranda trees in dues season. Plant lovers get to marvel at the beautiful rose gardens where you get to smell the roses, quite literally. If you opt to relax by the river and enjoy the tranquility of the park, you can always use the complimentary Wi-Fi on location to keep up with the news or touch base with your loved ones.
Parents with kids appreciate that there’s an awesome playground where the little ones can enjoy the trip to the park in the safety of the specially designated region. This playground, tucked away in the platform-like structures that constitute some of the Bay area’s most gigantic fig trees is a favorite place for the kids who visit.
Depending on when you visit, you can always enjoy some of the famous activities at the park. These include the Jan Powers Farmers Market where you can always get fresh produce to use during your trip – and nothing comes better than promoting the locals in their hometown. If you are a lover of cinema works, the Moonlight Cinema that happens on location makes for an exciting way to add a punch to your visit at the New Farm Market. The park also hosts live events on a regular basis, making this a perfect destination for art lovers too.
These events have the added advantage of allowing first time visitors to interact with the locals in such a natural manner. If you are fascinated by life in Brisbane, you will be enamored by the peace and quiet that abounds at this park. For this reason, it is not uncommon to see visitors perched on their deck chairs as the midday sun rays peer through the trees, others engrossed in their daily reading. However you choose to enjoy your time at the park, you can be sure this is a great place to unwind.
The facilities available at the park include car parking, accessibility for the physically challenged in the parking area, washrooms and general structure of the park (but without assistance), picnic area and shaded areas for your relaxation. Other activities that you can engage in while at the park include cycling, tennis, nature walks and meditation.
Additional information that you will need when planning a visit to the New Farm Park is indicated below:
Address: 1038 Brunswick Street, New Farm, Queensland 4005, Australia
Opening hours: 24 hours
Phone Number: (07) 3403 8888
Ticket Prices: free
Distance from Brisbane CBD: 4 kilometers
