About this tour
A 3.5-hour river cruise departing Southbank at 10:30am, combining the Brisbane River with lunch at the historic Breakfast Creek Hotel. The voyage includes 45 minutes of guided cruising with morning tea and scones, a two-hour stopover to explore the heritage pub and nearby Newstead House, then a return journey downriver. Knowledgeable crew commentary fills the water-based sections, whilst the hotel visit centres on local beer tradition and classic pub fare.
Highlights
- 45-minute guided cruise with Brisbane River commentary
- Morning tea service with scones, jam and cream aboard
- Breakfast Creek Hotel lunch and exclusive keg tapping
- Optional visit to Newstead House heritage site
- Licensed bar and coffee shop access throughout
- Souvenir river map included
What to expect
You'll board MV Neptune at Southbank and settle in for the first leg downriver, listening to narration about the region's character and landmarks. Staff bring morning tea mid-cruise to keep hunger at bay. At 11:15am you dock at Breakfast Creek Hotel, a ramshackle pub thick with Brisbane heritage. You have roughly two hours to eat lunch, sample local beers at the exclusive tasting, and if keen, walk across to Newstead House in the adjoining park. The return voyage starts at 1:15pm, retracing your route back to Southbank by 2pm.
Good to know
Expect a 400-metre walk from the boat to the hotel and nine steps each way. Prams and strollers are welcome aboard. Alcoholic beverages beyond the beer tasting must be purchased separately. Service animals permitted. Suitable for all fitness levels, though walking distance should factor into planning.
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