Our guide this week: My name is Jeromy. I’m 43 years old and I’m from Tamworth, New South Wales, originally. I moved to Brisbane 20 years ago. I sell The Big Issue Australia on Adelaide Street in the city. It has given me confidence and helped me build a friendship group that I didn’t have previously.
What’s to like
It’s so happy
I like living in Brisbane because it is a happy place. The people are more laid-back, kind and friendly. I like the weather too, it makes everything better. South Bank and Kangaroo Point are my favourite spots. At South Bank you can swim in the pools or lie on the grass and watch the world go by. Five minutes away are the cliffs at Kangaroo Point, where you can look out over the city.
On the walk from South Bank you pass the Maritime Museum and a number of historical sights. It’s like a free nature trail, with information about the flora and fauna of the area. You’ll find a good mix of animal and plant life along the way.
Must do
Every visitor to Brisbane should go on a Brisbane River ferry ride. It gives you a different view of our city, and a lot of the captains give a great history of Brisbane, including some of the past flood levels. It is amazing to realise how far underwater we were in both 1974 and 2011.
