Brisbane: Australia's most BORING city?

Over the next year I'll be exploring Brisbane in an effort to prove to myself that Brisbane is more interesting than it first seems. This video marks the start of the journey.
If you have any suggestions for great things that make Brisbane unique, please let me know in the comments and I'll check it out and probably make a video about it!
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[@BrisbaneChannel]

So just over 2 1/2 years later, here's what I found: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXiuknV8oq55epo

[@lucasdg6904]

This is actually a very well made video

[@bijoyjames3259]

Brisbain :Iam boring Perth:Hold my beer

[@rubieholmes3158]

You spelt Brisbane wrong.

[@Amberdhillon]

Yeah lol

[@epikdude6979]

Ik Perth is kinda boring by the way I suggest you to go to Melbourne for your holidays It’s very nice and cool here

[@darrylschultz6479]

Ironically, Perth asking someone to hold its beer so it can show that it's the most boring, shows that it's not the most boring-coz it has beer!

[@thevannmann]

Neither are boring lol, compared to many other cities.

[@sf2998]

Brisbane is perfect for those who just wanted a clean and spacious living space..

[@BrisbaneChannel]

For those that like quiet, nature and space, you're right, it's the right place.

[@nbaeditskaspian9612]

@@BrisbaneChannel QUIET WTF GO TO THE CITY THERE IS PEOPLE EVERYWHERE

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@nbaeditskaspian9612 Have you been to Sydney or Melbourne? Far busier than Brisbane, and they're quiet compared to many large international cities!

[@nbaeditskaspian9612]

@@BrisbaneChannel mate Sydney has 2 essential workers walking around get your facts right!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@nbaeditskaspian9612 Gee. I'm talking normal times. Comparing a city in lockdown with one that isn't isn't an accurate reflection on the difference between the cities apart from how well they've handled a health situation (or how lucky they've been).

[@tomvoi2782]

If you think Brisbane is boring, don't ever come to Perth. We're out-boring you guys any day of the week over here.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I loved Perth when I visited back in 2010, but yeah, I wandered around on a Sunday and found it hard to find somewhere to get a bite.

[@sebastianmartinez4504]

Perth is better than Brisbane but only marginally so.

[@turbotiger82]

The only difference is Perth closes earlier.

[@rontan8433]

Adelaide wins hands down in boring contest. It's a place where the people will look at you strangely because you look different. Internet speed is 5 years behind Singapore's.

[@biggorilla8822]

Isn't Perth another country? It takes forever to get there.

[@baddie6607]

Brisbane being “boring” Perth and Canberra: 👁 👄 👁

[@BrisbaneChannel]

LOL

[@hyrumtavui8541]

No you ur mean

[@baddie6607]

@@hyrumtavui8541 what? Lmfao

[@shampoo_conditioner]

Perth isn’t that bad. You’ve got to explore in and around Perth to get the full experience. I live in WA and I love being a tourist in my own state. It’s all about the natural beauty to be honest, but it has its solid collection of cultural and night-life stuff to do.

[@captaincritter1898]

but Canberra's got that house with the lawn on top

[@Antonio-yp3tj]

Not boring when your stepping over tweakers in fortitude valley or running away from eshays in laneways

[@BrisbaneChannel]

LOL :)

[@danielfield8628]

How dare you

[@alanwright3716]

No, Perth and Adelaide are far more boring. But Aussie cities in general are not exactly happening places anyway.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Sadly I agree.

[@jackstock8261]

Alan Wright agreed Perth is very boring

[@q1pit1]

go to da beach and do/ get involved with club sport

[@solunasunrise]

wonderfull , i get hammered with this in berlin and everybdy wants to live here .. im sick of it ... its full and stressy and i never had thing for cold winters anyways ... or the ocean so far away .. so many reasons to get to australia for me ... i heard even the govermental institutions are better wehn you need a permit for somthing and stuff ... easier doing business i heard, what ever that means

[@thevannmann]

Perth isn't boring lol. People who claim it is don't know the city.

[@GrabLifeByTheGourlays]

Brisbane is the perfect blend making it a big country city, not too big and not too small with loads of things to do and the beach only a stone's throw away!

[@Sega_Anna_Poni]

I lived in Brisbane for 6 years, i was never bored plus i had heaps of friends

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Nowhere is boring when you have heaps of friends!

[@Bso4690]

Adam I think you’ll struggle to make any when you promote videos like this.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@Bso4690 Why is that? And actually, I'd rather KZbin didn't promote this particular video as much as it does, as I prefer many of the others here. This was my very first attempt at a KZbin video (which shows in many places), and really designed just to get people suggesting cool things about Brisbane, which thankfully they have.

[@princealmighty5391]

@@Bso4690 then they arent true friends

[@schmidttho]

Lived eight years in Brisbane and loved it.. so relaxed. Heart rate goes down coming from Sydney

[@BrisbaneChannel]

It's definitely relaxed. Great if you like that kind of thing. I'm more about the hustle and bustle, but learning to enjoy relaxed.

[@annedio6628]

@@gogogojohhny sorry i guess i over exaggerated it too much!! Anywhere basically but some people are ignorant not all , but i guess thats everywhere you go!! but if your nice to the people they will be nice to you back!!

[@Sebeerful]

Lazar_ Potato no

[@991Weeman]

@@gogogojohhny No where in Australia is okay for a person of colour. Just stay where you are

[@stateofblitz]

@@gogogojohhny Generally Australians don't care where your from. Just be nice and have some manners and all will be good. Sydney has over 200 languages spoken. Melbourne fine also. I haven't been to Brisbane so I can't tell. Probably ok but maybe not as much as the bigger cities.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

It's now over a year and a half, and as you may see from some of the videos on my channel, I've definitely found some great things about Brisbane. If you're new here, perhaps a good place to start is this one about South Bank: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJW1n6GNos2fbbs

[@simonf8902]

Compared to China it’s ok

[@sleepmares]

especially being in the city. Everythimg should be open all night. Imagine how many jobs would be created

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I think it's not practical if people aren't out all night, so it's kinda connected to the lifestyle of the city's people. Most businesses would lose money if they were open 24 hours in Brisbane, and some may be forced to close, which would have the opposite effect on employment levels! But what I can't understand is places closing at 3 or 4 in the afternoon on a weekday, when there's thousands of people walking past each hour that probably would spend money there if the places weren't closed. I am happy that there are SOME 24 hour places, and that's something I'll be exploring in an upcoming 24 hour challenge, but I don't think it's practical to have too many of them.

[@freshavacado8023]

Go to Adelaide everything shuts at 5

[@jacqueline8559]

Restaurants close at around 8pm.they actually put chairs on tables whilst you're eating. We've been unable to order dessert because the staff, except 1,have gone home

[@ALLIRIX]

Mate this is exactly what I've been looking for on KZbin. You have a loyal sub out of me

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Awesome! I'll try not to let you down!

[@whirrdz]

I never subscribe to anything, but did now to this Adam Robert Young. Very enjoyable & well made vid. Points to how disproportionately talented you are! Loved the humour ('n bloopers) and your mad skillz as well. When I met you in Sydney, I could tell you are an interesting, personable and kind (caring) guy. Thanks for sharing -- hope this is a good period of growth for you. D

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it - not quite sure how to respond to a comment like this apart from another "thanks"!

[@cammysmith7562]

I love Brisbane so much I moved country. I live in the CBD just a 10 minute walk from Fortitude valley. I do agree everything shuts early but I love it and wouldn’t change it for the world. Also Brisbane does have the most shit drivers I’ve ever seen.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Good to hear from someone who's loving it here! Where did you leave to be here? And what would you say are the main things you love about Brisbane?

[@jaysedisasterpiece5163]

Travel a bit down the east coast, you'll see why Brisbane is rated so low by everyone who is not from there

[@Rory1111.1]

I lived in Brisbane for 8 years and oh my gosh im not exaggerating its just perfect. has festivels, beaches ,amazing weather, schools people and much more!! highly recommend its air is fresh and you feel like a whole new person! I might be moving there! soon inshalla even the pay is good and its so clean and has all the latest cafes and restaurants overall its my perfect city.

[@LeMogus]

Agreed I live in Brisbane and have lived here my whole life and when I went to Sydney it was a huge culture shock and Brisbane is so much better it’s the best place in the world

[@Rory1111.1]

@@LeMogus yesss

[@robotword]

i'm looking forward to binging your bris series

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Haha. At the moment, there's not much to binge on, but I'm working on adding more videos ATM...

[@grimjim8463]

New subscriber here, raised in Geelong living in Melbourne but have lived in Brisbane and ChengDu previously. My wife (who is Chinese) and I had plans to relocate back to Brisbane this year, and are now stuck in Melbourne until the borders open back up. Can't wait to get back to Brisbane and settle down, it's a great place to live.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

It certainly is, although I think you may be stuck in Melbourne for a while yet - seems Queensland isn't looking to open borders until around September. Too bad you can't escape the Melbourne winter, but if you lived in Chengdu, then I'm sure a cold winter won't kill you!

[@carolinemuchineripi2727]

Am moving to the gold coast too ,i live in Melbourne, Werribee i can't wait for the boarders to open, i thought i was the only one 🙂

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@carolinemuchineripi2727 Just saw this comment. Hopefully it won't be long now!

[@gr3810]

Hello Joshua I live in Melbourne with my husband and my son and we would love to move in Brisbane ...Melbourne is nice but the weather not .I was wondering if it is easy to find job there 🤔

[@TheFykle]

@@carolinemuchineripi2727 werribee, now thats a shit hole lol If people want to experience Melb , please dont go to the west or northern suburbs. That would be like going to QLD and only visiting Caboolture

[@jana8849]

There are so many interesting places around Brisbane that you can also visit like Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowomba, etc and the islands near Brisbane...I love Brisbane.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I do agree, and I will be looking at those things too, but to people living in any given city, I think it's important to find things you love within the city rather than relying on going away to find interest. Thankfully Brisbane does have a lot to love, even if many of those things are not immediately apparent and may need insiders' knowledge to uncover. I'm looking forward to making those discoveries myself!

[@jana8849]

TheAdamRobertYoung Australia is a very vast country with small population size everything is scattered in a very big land area..in some countries you only have to walk a a few hundred meters to get to places that will make you happy while in Australia we have to travel hundreds or thousands of kilometers to go to places 😊😊😊

[@lucindavan-tent968]

Ipswich?

[@kavyareddy3937]

Even I love brisbane...and i came to know about it when i moved to melbourne😒

[@monilbaghadia5163]

You video is quite informative. Thank you for sharing your experience. However, if I ask you, which city is best for family and children considering weather as a factor- Melbourne or Brisbane? then what would be your answer be?

[@BrisbaneChannel]

As far as weather goes, Brisbane wins hands down over Melbourne, whether with a family or not! The climate is one of Brisbane's biggest selling points!

[@kaaosaf]

Pro-wrestling, punk rock and monster truck scenes are all pretty good in Brisbane my man.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Cool. Will check them out...

[@rusty1996]

Brisbane stopped being a big country town 30 years ago, but for whatever reason the moniker still sticks. Now its evolving into a thriving world city and that’s what makes it exciting to live here and see the progress.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

It's all relative, and the "countryness" of it doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing. I think the laid-back nature of Queenslanders is one thing that many like about Brissie. The whole "world city" thing kinda sounds like Brisbane City Council's "New World City" phrasing. I'm sure Brisbane has changed a lot, but I don't think that phrase expresses what Brisbane is, personally.

[@freshavacado8023]

Wats a mokier

[@BunchofCowboys]

Love it mate. You gotta check out the Brisbane craft brewery scene. Also some great bars hidden away around town.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yeah, definitely think the craft brewery thing is on the cards. May be interesting as a challenge - I don't like beer generally, so maybe the quest to find one I do could be a good angle.

[@BunchofCowboys]

@@BrisbaneChannel if you need a beer nerd tour guide I'm your guy. All the breweries and types of beers. I reckon I could find you a beer category you'd fall in love with...

[@ambycakes]

Thank you for this video. I’ve been respectfully bored out of my mind since moving here from California. It’s so lovely and the people are super friendly but... I could use a little inspiration 😅

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Haha, and I guess you've come over from one of the cities there? The difference is probably even bigger than I experienced coming from Sydney.

[@thrusta100]

@Amby, I have watched all your KZbin vlogs and you don’t seem like an outdoorsy gal? Maybe you need to get out more, travel to Sunny cst, Mt Cootha, Moreton Island, I feel like you want to do an Emmy the Vegan, ( fellow American vlogger was a schoolteacher in Melbourne) , go bk to states and slag us or Brisbane off? California is no utopia.

[@thrusta100]

Whoops, actually you did cover Emmy a year ago, hadn’t seen that one, but still sorry u claim to be bored by Brisbane? Humidity wouldn’t be great for that gorgeous red hair though.

[@b1gBud00bo1]

Huh!? Friendly? I’m australian and I have to go to brisbane for my dads meetings and shit. I smile at people and they don’t smile back! Everyone else around me at school agrees! I’m in 11th grade btw so I’m not much of an infant

[@DrSt-mu4zw]

I liked it so you love me forever now :)). Btw id love for you to look at the different uq campuses. I can also be a uni tour guide :).

[@rubieholmes3158]

....What?

[@infamuscab6723]

Dr. St uhm ok

[@endurodadclint5377]

Brisbane is a great city if you like exercise. I especially love Ferny grove to Samford trail . Also swimming at the enoggera dam and coo-tha climb

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I don't think I'll be swimming anywhere at this time of year!

[@rizaelzervos4072]

Looking forward to your adventures and thoughts on Brisbane. I’m a creative in the arts hooked on Melbourne but hate the cold. love the weather in Sydney but don’t like the expense . So Will be making a trip up to Brisbane to see if it’s a happy medium. This Chanel was a great idea 😊

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Brisbane's not a bad place for creatives, but I imagine it can't compare to Melbourne. However, the weather is definitely a major plus on Brisbane's side!

[@PlantVisionz]

awesome video dude....love it . U have yet to show the suburbs. Explore sunnybank, Samford, Clear mountain, north lakes and the bayside.....Hello from Aspley (Hendrika)

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Hey, hopefully you'll see there's more coming out in the suburbs now. Sunnybank's the only one on your list I've done so far, but there'll be more an more over the next year...

[@PlantVisionz]

@@BrisbaneChannel Cool..looking forward to seeing more stuff

[@hiljan8438]

I’m from a small town in Sweden and i’m planning on being an exchange student in Brisbane. Seems like a paradise to me haha

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Haha. The summer might be a bit of a shock when you come... Brisbane is nice, though. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. 🙂

[@iceeeyre2296]

TheAdamRobertYoung how come

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@iceeeyre2296 How come what?

[@iceeeyre2296]

TheAdamRobertYoung how come it might be a bit of a shock

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@iceeeyre2296 Just because I imagine Sweden doesn't have temperatures in the high 30s in summer.

[@deplorabled1695]

As a person who works on the public front line with tourists I can tell you Brisbane is definitely not a highlight for visitors. It's a stopover for the Gold and Sunshine Coasts or a hub to fly to northern Queensland. It's a pretty sleepy place for shopping and nightlife with most places empty in the evening in the middle of the week. The Valley is somewhat interesting but lack of assertive policing makes it a bit of a circus with massive queues outside anywhere half decent. All in all, Asia is kicking Australia's butt in terms of its city life. If you want a decent night out, avoid Australia - although of course it's still magnificent for its landscape and coastline and all the things you can do there. I had more fun in Hong Kong on a long weekend than I did in Sydney or Melbourne ever.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yeah, it's always hard for me to advise friends on what to do here in Brisbane. I always end up mentioning things just outside Brisbane, rather than the things that are in the Brisbane metropolitan area. But still, there's a lot to love for people living here. That's what I really wanna explore. Always good to speak with someone with their finger on the pulse with what tourists are thinking. Thanks for coming!

[@thrusta100]

@Deplorable D who gives a flying fuck what Asia is doing! If we want a taste of it we can just go to Chatswood or Chinatown! We don’t want to be an overpopulated dump like HK! Stop comparing! If it’s so good there, why are so many living in OZ!

[@blank.9301]

@@thrusta100 For the landscape. I was surprised when I first went to Melbourne on new year's eve the CBD was pretty dead. People are only in the city for work or some shopping. But outer suburbs have large shopping centres now.

[@antoniochac5141]

Espectacular video, buena música

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks.

[@cbass8202]

planning to move to Brisbane from New Zealand! considered Sydney + melbourne but find brisbane to be a better option, any general advice before the move?

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Not really, unless there's something specific you'd like to know. Brissie is pretty laid-back, probably closer to the vibe of a large NZ city than Sydney or Melbourne. Will you have work lined up before you come?

[@cbass8202]

​@@BrisbaneChannel sweet dude didn't think so haha just getting excited! Thats good to know, yup well im graduating uni this year and have a few options I'd like to do, but still having to start sorting out employment now, preferably in finance / sales heavy role or if not there then depending on the job scene right now.. do you think there would be issues with NZ'ers gaining employement right now with Covid thing?

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@cbass8202 I think it may be challenging post-covid, but not sure in your field. Probably worth asking on the Brisbane Reddit sub (r/brisbane). There's over 100K members, so I'm sure there'd be people more in the know about the specifics there.

[@anthonyproctor5104]

It's hot and humid in summer with afternoon storms. Winter is wicked. The people are friendly. Heaps to do in and around Brisssssy. Try the Bayside,Samford, Lamington national park, scenic rim, north and south coasts. Plenty of things in Brisbane too. Try visitbrisbane.com. Google it.

[@mushy111]

Great vid. You have to appreciate cities for what they are. I was born and grew up in Sydney, spent 5 years in Melbourne, then 10 years in Dubai and moving back to Aus soon. I'll be in Brissy becasue I crave the chill, laid back life amongst nature and the sun. I literally cannot wait.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I think if you're looking for that chill, laid-back vibe, this is definitely the place for you. I have grown to love the town, especially in the last year and a half or so.

[@himjasuri2961]

Good video! Sply for people like me who are looking to move to Brisbane with a family ( husband and 3 young kids) . I am exploring more information before we make this final decision. We are targeting sometime mid of next year. How’s life during and so called post covid there? Cost of living ? Employment ? I am going to look for more information from other sources too. Cheers! Thanks for making this informative video 🙂👍🏻

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Well, we've done really well with the whole Covid-19 thing. Employment can be more challenging here than the two bigger Australian cities, depending on your industry. I took a lot longer to find work here when I moved back to Aus than I would have if I'd gone to Sydney for sure. But the cost of living is lower here, so it's a bit of a trade-off. Brisbane is definitely a really family-friendly city, though.

[@himjasuri2961]

Thank you Adam 🙂. It’s a big relief to know it’s a family friendly city: Good on all of you , you are almost out of this covid situation 👍🏻. My background is Human resource and my husband works for Auckland council under transport department. We both r very flexible to explore what ever options come our way in order to settle initially there. Weather ? I heard it’s mostly summer time throughout the year ? Anything in particular we should be prepared before coming ? We still got next 6 months though . Thanks for the information and you time. Sincerely appreciate it 👍🏻🙏💐🙂

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@himjasuri2961 Yeah, it's hot in summer, and mild in winter. It still gets cold, but certainly nothing close to Auckland's winter! Spring is a couple of days and then it's straight to summer. The weather now certainly feels very summery.

[@mildredmanning1400]

When I used to live in Brisbane the GOMA did some great exhibitions, also check out the Power house!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yep, good places to visit for sure. And mostly free!

[@georgiavandenberg5213]

Brisbane isn’t boring!!it is so fun and so cool you see new stuff in Brisbane

[@blank.9301]

Like what....

[@FridayOnYT]

Basically I was born in Brisbane and I just wanna say in my opinion: Brisbane isn’t really boring. It’s actually amazing. Honestly, though, I’d say Melbourne is actually a little bit more active and awesome, but every other place doesn’t seem to be.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

What I've discovered is that each city has its own qualities, you just need to know the city better to really understand and appreciate the place. I could say that Melbourne isn't so great, but having only spent a couple of days there, that means nothing. Of course I would think Sydney is amazing, because I spent years there discovering all the cool places that take time to know. Similar to how I am with Brisbane now, I've really grown attached to this place since I made this video.

[@jacqueline8559]

Big yay for Melbourne, great restaurants, markets, shops, theatre, beaches, museums. Brisbane, a artificial beach, empty museum, crap theatre, erm...

[@lauraeeeee]

@@jacqueline8559 2 weeks of summer in vic lol, beaches my asshole. You clearly haven’t gone to the right places in Brisbane, or only stayed within CBD or Southbank. Melbourne CBD and Southbank is shit too.

[@alexanderclark7916]

I moved from Townsville which is the capital of North Queensland; Brisbane is the capital of Queensland down south. It's a good first stepping stone from regional Australia to a capital city. It doesn't have the insane capicity like other cities but still gives the city learning. I love it in Brisbane :)

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yeah, I think where you come from to Brisbane really impacts your first impressions. But then, many move from the bigger Aussie cities to get away from the business, so I guess it's also what you're drawn to in a city/town as well. I do miss the busyness, but have learnt to appreciate the more laid-back vibe here.

[@Jordan-288]

I mean technically Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, no ifs or buts. I know that people from the north of Queensland would like to distance themselves from Brisbane at times, but the truth is North Queensland doesn't have the population base (yet) to sustain itself as a separate state from southern Queensland.

[@mkmk-po3yh]

How do you deal with the humidity in summer? Always wanted to go there but humidity is holding me back

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Never really bothered me, but then, I spent something like 11 years in China and Vietnam, where the humidity can be off the charts (depending on the season). I'll take a bit of sweating over hypothermia in winter any day. Cold is what I can't handle.

[@gamersden30]

You make your peace with it, and embrace it. It is not going to change, so we must improvise, adapt and overcome it.

[@Fantabbydozy2608]

Mate... as a Brit who now lives in a small country town in New South Wales.... I can’t tell you how exciting Brisbane looks haha. Also Darren Hayes is from Brisbane, if that doesn’t fill you with awe then you don’t know what you’re missing 😊

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Actually a lot of musical talent has come out of Brisbane. Beyond Savage Garden, there's also Bernard Fanning and his band Powderfinger, there was Regurgitator and Rick Price back in the day, and the Bee Gees back in my parents' day (not born here, but they started their musical career here, I think), then there's Kate Miller-Heidke who was (I think) Australia's most recent Eurovision representative, recently there was Conrad Sewell and Sheppard, and the Veronicas are doing pretty well in the states. Keith Urban is from Caboolture, which is almost Brisbane. Then there's a heap of less mainstream ones...

[@Fantabbydozy2608]

@@BrisbaneChannel Yes for a smallish city it actually produces a heck of a lot of global talent. ❤️

[@connorduke4619]

You might want to try some of the cool nature sports in and around the city: Tinchi Tamba Wetlands Reserve, snorkelling between the fish at Moreton Island, Lamington nation forest hike to waterfalls, etc.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks for the suggestion. A lot has happened since this video, and I have done a video on the falls at Lamington: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGK2opiqeZ6Yr5o I have checked out some of the other wetlands, but not Tinchi Tamba yet. Moreton Island is also on the to do list!

[@connorduke4619]

@@BrisbaneChannel That is a great nature video and photography lesson in one!

[@ednaemode5762]

You should take a drive to Toowoomba, I live there and it’s only an hour and a half away from Brisbane. You should look at the range and the Japanese gardens as well as queens park.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yes, the Japanese gardens are nice, and the view from Mount Cordeaux is great too. Nice spot.

[@bushpig6837]

Elixir coffee in Stafford is good. I questioned the early closing cafes and was told, "mate, we open at 5am". I lol'd, "mate, if I could get up at 5am I wouldn't need coffee"

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yeah, I have a list of cafes people have recommended to check out. Elixir was already on the list. Gonna check them all out in a month or two. Stay posted...

[@The98597thMark]

Yeah this is true and I think it's part of why cafes in Brisbane seem to close early. They do, but ... you also won't get a decent coffee anywhere in Melbourne before 7am. Whereas most of the good cafes in Brisbane open at 6 or even earlier. The days overall run a bit earlier, especially in summer when sunrise is 4am!

[@adamrodionov4718]

Have you been to Verve Cafe? - Italian Restaurant/Cider house. One of the highest rated for the last 19 years, located in the basement of a heritage listed building in the middle of the CBD

[@BrisbaneChannel]

No, I haven't. I'll add it to the list.

[@Asimkhan-vs9rd]

Good job Adam 👍 I thanks full to you

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Cheers!

[@Asimkhan-vs9rd]

@@BrisbaneChannel cheers up

[@feensta]

this video has great production quality

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Well, maybe some parts. This was my very first attempt at a proper video, so there's many many flaws. The sound quality is an issue, and I also had issues with focus in places. But considering it was my very first try, I was still quite happy with the result. I just wished KZbin pushed some of my better videos I've made since then as much as this one!

[@EvolvedBonobo]

Best Coffee in Brisbane: Bellissimo Coffee, John Mills Himself Coffee, Coffee Anthologie, Death by Decaf, Bonsai Botanika.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

If you check out my video about CBD cafes, you'll see two of those made it in. Death by Decaf is on the whiteboard for a later video, and I'll check the other two out sometime. Cheers!

[@kunalsinghtada5011]

i am from india and coming Australia for bachelor and i don't know where to go which city is good for students Melbourne,sydney,brisbane ????

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Each city has it's own pros and cons. Brisbane has lower living costs, but it's also harder to find work. Sydney and Melbourne have a much higher cost of living, but also more employment opportunities. But if you don't plan to work while you study, then Brisbane's the best choice.

[@kunalsinghtada5011]

Thx man for replying it's really very helpful ❤️

[@MambaAfrica]

I like how you shoot the video.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks. That was the first ever video I made, so I was pretty happy with it, but I'm very much still learning and hoping to produce much better quality videos in the future.

[@mdoyle724]

Check put Pancake Manor dude. It's great. Nice video on my favourite city. Best of luck.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

The place is definitely a great spot, and there's definitely potential for a post on how you can fill 24 hours, especially with all the talk about things closing early!

[@mdoyle724]

@@BrisbaneChannel absolutely. If you check out Instagram. The cafe food scene is booming in Brissy right now. It's unbelievable. Man there is so much potential and I look forward to what you're going to do.

[@kaiwhitehouse812]

I stayed next to it

[@saddle1940]

It's a shell of it's former self. Used to play chess there on the lifesized pieces while eating pancakes (sometimes the pieces ended up in the fountains down the road).

[@andrewpage3221]

Is the gold coast are good place to visit.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Sorry, I don't quite understand. Are you asking if the Gold Coast is a good place to visit? If you are, then yes, it's OK. But I prefer the Sunshine Coast, which is north of Brisbane instead of south of Brisbane.

[@TheLeatheryman]

Just a quick PSA to be clear, the Lamington was invented in Toowoomba, not Government House at the “Moreton Bay Settlement”. An improvised dessert, as Governor Lord Lamington was arriving at the Range Railway Crossing Engineer’s residence at Harlaxton House, which is several days travel atop the Great Dividing Range and supplies were scarce. Recent claims that Government House was responsible for the Lamington are patently false and likely fabricated to make Brisbane more interesting. Which it is not.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Interesting. Do you have a reliable source that confirms that, as I've heard the Government House version of the story only?

[@yukic3713]

Brisbane is literally bored. Don't mind saying that. But it is a city that you find the truth of life - bored. Just some quick solutions for you. coffee: sensory lab (Mary st.) by black fire (depends on which barista you meet, the blond girl, brown girl and the tallest guy make good ones), Toby's estate (sometimes), Anthology (used to be superb but somehow they changed the beans so stops me from visiting since half year ago food: kadoya (nice sets) All these are around Mary st. if you got a chance to visit by :) cheers

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Will check them out. Cheers.

[@paulsheridan7804]

Awesome city. Only wished I could live with the humidity. Lived on Sunny Coast for 15 years but got harder not easier over the years so returned to home City.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Which city is that?

[@stateofblitz]

The big cities Sydney and Melbourne have some amazing things to do and see. Great places for different reasons. Big large populated cities come with down sides though. Brisbane is probably an easier place to live. We're lucky we have some good choices in Australia. Depends what sort of lifestyle you're after will determine which one you want to live in.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

All true. :)

[@TheFykle]

Melbs got Jack shit and miles apart from things they claim are places to see 🤦🏻‍♀️ Healesville santuary .. boring ! Great ocean road.. zzz Phillip island penguins .. oh please 🤦🏻‍♀️ 12 Apostles of which bugger all exist now… and you can see bugger all after a 4 hr drive .. 🤦🏻‍♀️ What else, oh yeah .. some colored in laneways in the cbd , yup thats worth travelling from interstate or overseas for 🤦🏻‍♀️ There is bugger all here !

[@Jordan-288]

@@TheFykle If you hate it so much then why don't you leave?

[@kaitlinnash7180]

Excuse me? We have a fricking beach in. The city sooo.....

[@NightcorEDM]

You can go to the beach get skin cancer , do you even have a brain?

[@sheikmohammad8724]

Nightcor EDM do you love mums basement

[@ProudMele]

@@NightcorEDM slip, slop, slap!

[@bobbruce8238]

If I am not to be bored by moving to Sydney or Melbourne ,I will have a good boring time in good ole Brizzy, luv it

[@fannyyyyyyyy]

Wow how many people are there. So chill

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Brisbane's population in 2021 was estimated to be about 2.6 million. So as far as cities go, it's pretty small.

[@Serenity_Media]

Also a place for one of the best music scenes

[@antonk.3188]

Love this city

[@saddle1940]

Brisbane changed (not for the better) in the 80s. Lots of seedy night life dissappeared from the valley and the "make money" people moved in around town mainly from Sydney. Sell 1 home down there, buy 3 up here to split into 6. Local footy fell off the media and it moved south, local sporting clubs closed or affiliated and the pokies moved in a few years later. Aerial ping pong (Aussie rules) became important to the imports. Lots of night music venues with live bands closed, the homestead stopped serving rum and coke in jugs, the theater dinner companies moved and closed shop. Brothers/Crushers sold their field at the grange and it bacame townhouses (don't know how, thought it was bequeathed to the council, didn't think they actually owned it). Huge areas just outside of the city became new suburbs and people stopped having a reason to go into town for leisure, they went to mega malls in the burbs. People stopped knowing their neighbours names.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Can't say I remember what Brisbane was like when I lived here in the early '80s (I was a young kid after all), but it's interesting hearing from a local local about the changes over time.

[@fullsendit292]

Does sydney get cold? I really like that tropical weather in queensland but sydneys more affordable

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I'm not sure where you're getting your information, but Sydney is DEFINITELY NOT more affordable than Brisbane! I have some actual figures in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXjWg3huhNN2bKM But to answer your question, Sydney definitely gets quite a bit colder in winter than Brisbane. In the Blue Mountains, just to the west of Sydney, it can snow in winter (not thick snow, but a little).

[@fullsendit292]

@@BrisbaneChannel sorry i will clarify i meant the rent is more expensive in brisbane from what i saw when i was looking

[@fullsendit292]

@@BrisbaneChannel but the cold in sydney is not that bad right?

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I see. It's likely you've been comparing more expensive suburbs in Brisbane with cheaper suburbs in Sydney. I'd Google "most affordable suburbs in Brisbane/Sydney" and compare those prices. As for if the cold in Sydney is not that bad, I think that's a subjective thing. I lived there for quite a few years, and I found it bearable. The wind in winter can be icy when it's coming from the snowfields further south, though.

[@fullsendit292]

@@BrisbaneChannel interesting i heatd its rrally only cold early morning and lowest lows usually 7c coming from canberra thats nothing😂

[@Asphennn]

I’m *RIGHT HERE*

[@hurtlocker1040]

best things about brisbane is that you have fraser island up north and byron bay down south ..within 2-3hrs distance. thats about it .. ps:(AVOID GOLD COAST AT ALL COST)

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I'm not a fan of the urban parts of the GC, but the natural stuff around there is pretty nice, like Springbrook etc...

[@item6931]

Are you restricting yourself to Brisbane alone? If you include everything in South-East QLD (say, a triangle with points at Noosa, Coolangatta, Toowoomba) then you have 3.5 million people and an amazing natural environment as well. But like anywhere, whether a place is "boring" or not nearly always depends on who you're with.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

True, company can make a difference. I 'll be looking at the wider area as well, probably 70% Brisbane metropolitan area, and 30% surroundings. I think there's certainly a lot of great natural stuff out around Brisbane, but I'm also wanting to find things that make the city and suburbs unique as well. You can't really say Brisbane is interesting if you have to leave it to find the interesting things!

[@item6931]

@@BrisbaneChannel haha good point! I guess as a local I didn't state explicitly enough that locals tend to regard Bris as both its own place and the centre of SEQ, which is also regarded as its own place. It's a bit blurry :) But I understand you're approach. I'll contribute to the topic of interesting Brisbane things by suggesting you present that our road system, particularly the northside, is perhaps the least well planned spaghetti maze in the the developed world and if you're new, get a satnav asap lol

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@item6931 Haha, yeah, I must admit I'm a bit freaked out driving on the northside and thank the powers for Google Maps!

[@gamersden30]

North Stradbroke Island, The massive mountain range (starting at Mount Coot-tha and going back through Mount Glorious, which has spectacular hikes with waterfalls, through Mount Nebo), Gap creek MTB trails, Lamington national park, Bunya mountains, tambourine mountain, so much to do!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yeah, there's a lot of places around Brisbane for sure. But still discovering the places within the metro area as well, as you can't say a place is interesting if you have to leave it to find the good stuff (granted the mountain range you mentioned does include parts within the metropolitan area).

[@gamersden30]

Yeah compared to Melbourne Brisbane is laughable, almost no culture and a crippling lack of attractions. Even our botanic gardens is a laughing stock compared to the Melbourne botanic gardens. I am currently a civil engineer in the Brisbane metropolitan area and I can ensure that the industry as a whole is very aware of this issue, and as such significant funds are being allocated to it, beginning with the Queens Wharf and other large projects I am not able to disclose at this stage.

[@alishanalneesh7019]

Brisbane is never boring

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I probably agree with you, but you just have to work a bit harder to find the reasons why it's not than some other cities.

[@blank.9301]

@@BrisbaneChannel Exactly 👍. They're behind the times a bit. You have too find events rather than the city inviting you in to something...

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@blank.9301 That's pretty much it. And I think they don't necessarily feel the need to get more with the times, as they're happy with how things are, but that's part of the charm people like about Brissie.

[@Phoenix-ip5kg]

As someone from Perth. You made Brisbane look fun.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Haha, I remember when I was in Perth back in 2010. I just remember finding it hard to find anything open on the weekend (maybe it was Sunday, though). Still thought it was a nice place.

[@zacharyeslick5704]

Death before decaf in new farm. Tried them today. 24/7 Cafe that makes great coffee

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Sounds awesome! Likely that will be in an upcoming video!

[@ColonelJohnmatrix1000]

When I visited Australia Sydney and Melbourne was the worst. Brisbane is a beautifully balanced city.

[@48tilt]

Don't live there but gets my vote as the most liveable in Australia. Amazing mid size city. Lived in the best suburbs in Sydney for 25 years. Best day was the day i moved north. Amazing parks and nature within easy reach. Magic river

[@BrisbaneChannel]

You lived on the Northern Beaches in Sydney (the best suburbs)?

[@MrNeedles12]

Pancake manor, one of the most interesting places I've been.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Pancake manor is definitely going to be one of the places I visit in an upcoming 24 hour challenge...

[@khanshaheb]

I watched your video regularly

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Glad you enjoy. Any favourite videos?

[@jesuisravi]

I knew a woman who lived in Brisbane for a couple of years. Her husband was a visiting prof at the University there. They came from Chicago. She didn't really like Brisbane because she found the shops and stores there carried so limited a variety of wares compared with what she was used to in the States.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

When was that? I feel that may be different nowdays.

[@jesuisravi]

@@BrisbaneChannel 10 or 12 years ago, I'd say.

[@constanttravel7127]

moving out of brisbane for gold coast :), not much natural attactrations in brisbane: mt gravatt, mt cootha, brisbane river, straddie. Gold coast has all the beach, heaps of mountains and close proximity to byron bay and beyond

[@BrisbaneChannel]

To be honest, I like Brissie more, but the Gold Coast does have some good natural spots. I prefer the vibe on the Sunshine coast to the Gold Coast personally.

[@blank.9301]

@@BrisbaneChannel Each to their own I guess. I prefer Coolangatta and Kirra to Noosa. Stuck up, rich people in Noosa....

[@gefelipeking563]

Atleast we have Southbank, the most _un_ boring place in Brisbane

[@BrisbaneChannel]

South Bank is definitely a great spot, but I do hope it's not the MOST unboring place here!

[@blank.9301]

Grace and George, exactly 👍. Possibly also the Valley...

[@jaimeditton726]

Brisbane is the best thank you very much

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Why is that?

[@jaimeditton726]

Because I live in Brisbane and there’s so much to do everyday

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@jaimeditton726 I'm glad you love living here.

[@queensalnd]

Good video

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Cheers. It's a little rough in places, but I was happy with it at the time considering it was my first ever.

[@alexanderclark7916]

Brisbane is definately distinctively Queensland. The diveristy between the East coast cities is insane. You'll find that Brisbane is essentially the same the the rest of the entire state. It's significantly more "bogan" or regional than the rest of the developed parts of the coast. This is 100% either a positive or negative dependant on who you are. Considering you spend time in alot of Chinese cities; Brisbane will seem alot less progressive and alot more outspoken to a degree. I think you will have already realised this considering it's been a year since you've posted the video. It just takes time to see what parts and especially who you're around to enjoy the city. AND finally, COFFEE; 7/11 has $3 large coffees and I find them to be better than most of the resturants in the city and suburbia. Also try seeing Eatons Hotel in Albany Creek, alot of good live music and beer gardens close to the ciy :)

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I've definitely come a long way since this video in terms of my appreciation of Brisbane. I really like the place now. As for 7-11 coffee though... hmmm... I'll just keep silent there for fear of unleashing a tirade that would get my channel shut down!

[@skatedd2451]

I move to Brisbane 1982 I've seen a lot of changes but things steel close early coming for Victoria where I can order a pizza at 3 in the morning and even get ribs that that's 1 when I first moved to Brisbane couldn't get a pizza after 7:30 could not believe it sunny a couple of years since Woolworths has been open late at night Brisbane still is a bit backwards but it's not a bad place to live what's a great parks to go walking nice beaches down the Gold Coast great weather but can get a bit too hot winter during the day is absolutely beautiful

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yes, trading hours in Brisbane are still quite limited, but much better than they were in the past.

[@tryouto0201]

I would like to visit there again but I can’t right now so I watch the videos like this 😭

[@BrisbaneChannel]

There's plenty of videos about different spots in Brisbane on this channel. Where are you now?

[@tryouto0201]

@@BrisbaneChannel ok I will watch them. I’m in Japan

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I guessed you were in Japan. The hiragana り gave it away.

[@tvb4227]

I live in Brisbane for a year. It is boring if u cant make friends. Dude u need to start a conversation xD

[@bushpig6837]

You need to get out of the city for the good stuff, even Samford is buzzing at 4pm at weekends, while the cbd is dead.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yeah, I'm finding a lot of what people are saying is that the interesting things about Brisbane aren't actually IN Brisbane, but the surrounding areas. Not sure if that is confirming that Brisbane itself is indeed a boring place on its own. Still, I'm finding it's not when you really start looking more deeply. But you're right that the CBD isn't exactly a vibing spot.

[@ascaban6220]

Have you been to the three monkeys? It's a Cafe in westend

[@BrisbaneChannel]

No, I haven't. Should I, and if so, why?

[@epikdude6979]

If you don’t Like Brisbane you forgot about Gold Coast it is amazing here you will have great time😉 I have been There I had such a amazing time I loved it on my experience in Gold Coast

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Actually I'm liking Brisbane more and more each day. The Gold Coast is a separate place, not part of Brisbane, and to be honest, I actually like Brisbane more than the GC. But glad you really enjoyed it.

[@micc7428]

I like Brisbane cause if it ever gets boring I take a train to the Gold Coast

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I wish I was as much a fan of the GC as you! But I do agree that the proximity to other places is one good thing about Brissie.

[@acde9355]

I like Brisbane for its cleanliness and order.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I guess you'd really love Singapore, then!

[@negronutz7539]

I think brisbane is for a clean generally non high crime rate big city which I think is cool

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I agree with all of that apart from "big".

[@brisbaneriver-thewholejour2600]

Plenty to do and see around Brisvegas - in the city and all the way up Brisbane Valley

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Brisbane Valley? Do you mean "the Valley" (Fortitude Valley), or some other part of Brisbane?

[@brisbaneriver-thewholejour2600]

@@BrisbaneChannel Brisbane valley - just keep following the river upstream..

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@brisbaneriver-thewholejour2600 I did a bit of a Google, and there definitely seems to be a lot of points of interest all around the area, particularly if you're a hiker. Thanks for what you're doing with your channel too, will be dropping by to watch some of your videos every now and then (as much as my currently packed schedule allows, anyway).

[@brisbaneriver-thewholejour2600]

@@BrisbaneChannel We're exploring this in our "source to sea" series - both publicly accessible places and some of the off-track areas around the river that are on private properties. The Brisbane Valley ia beautiful part of the world, close to the city and totally under-utilised for recreation.

[@brisbaneriver-thewholejour2600]

@@BrisbaneChannel Thanks Adam - let me know if I can be of help you your work

[@skatedd2451]

When I used to work in Brisbane to get my coffee at that little shop

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Which shop is that?

[@biggorilla8822]

Brisbane is fantastic it never rains much, weather is always good, it's always changing. If you wan't to experience boredom and be stuck in the past move to New Zealand.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

The not raining much is part of the problem at the moment, as with most of Australia. We really need more of the stuff! I hear New Zealand is quite an expensive place to live, too? But at least it has some breathtaking scenery, although that doesn't help if you live there and there's nothing to do. I will check it out myself someday to see if it's as boring a place as you say! I still think any place can be un-boring if you explore with the intent on finding things you connect with.

[@biggorilla8822]

@@BrisbaneChannel don't really share your enthusiasm to be honest. I couldn't care less about New Zealand and their so called scenery not everyone wants to waste time hiking and talking to deadbeat locals. who really wants to live in their sub standard housing in dump towns and cities on measly wages? Not sure how you could make New Zealand "unboring" but I do know the word "depressing" and the terms "soul destroying" "psychological pain" describe and sum up what New Zealand is. Don't miss it. Who would?

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Wow! So it seems you spent some time there, and it's definitely had an impact!

[@sutherlandsharks7376]

alot of money will make you think otherwise haha I like Brisbane especially the southern outskirts the hood 4114 where I visit my aunty n uncle and cousins. It's a modest place. I found the winter time pretty cold for what I was expecting the first winter I visited 🤣 especially Woodridge that place can get cold especially the mornings and nights 🤣 Brisbane is a solid city I like the outskirts more. Cool video.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Haha, Woodridge is just one postcode digit away from mine. Not sure what that money you were talking about is - if you can tell me where it is, that'd be great!

[@Travelingman-1980]

Brisbane is a city that everyone leaves on a weekend for the Sunny or Goldie coasts. Brisbane on weekend days is mainly for tourists. QLDers are so conservative compared to the brash US style of Sydney siders, most like to follow the rules in Brisbane. I liken it to living in a public servant's office block.

[@sandothemando8924]

Brisbane is boring. See: Brisbane is way more relaxed and chilled than Sydney and Melbourne and doesn't take itself as seriously as those cities either. Brisbane is also much less busy and congested and there are arguably more interesting things to do. :)

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I'm with you most of the way. Yeah, definitely more relaxed and chill than Syd or Mel, doesn't take itself as seriously, yep. Less busy and congested, agreed. More interesting things to do, well, the jury's still out on that one...

[@sandothemando8924]

@@BrisbaneChannel I agree I was probably being a bit bias with 'the more interesting things to do' point. I'm from Brisbane so I relate this a lot to my experiences living here. I've been to Sydney and Melbourne before but not enough to fully experience all of 'the interesting things to do' so to speak. I'm certain there would be tonnes of interesting things to do in any city, town or place you visit.

[@mileslee4122]

How about job opportunities ? If there are lots of job opp, maybe there will be more people in QLD

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Employment can definitely be an issue here!

[@anthonyproctor5104]

Go to Malaia National Park at Mt Glorious. Try the Bay and it's islands.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yes, I went to Mt Glorious and took the Greens Falls track in Maiala national park. The islands are definitely on my to do list.

[@cameraman655]

What makes any city boring? I lived in Brizzie in the 80s, loved it, but honestly, I can not say why. Perhaps because it was NOT Sydney or Melbourne. The locals more approachable and likable, down to earth, I don't know, getting around easier than a larger city, maybe, not the urban chaos that makes up Australia's two larger cities, definitely. At the end of the day, a city is what you make it. Many want their towns to become "global monsters" like Sydney, Melbourne, London or NYC, a word of advice, be careful what you wish for...

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I agree that a city is what you make it, but I think it's also about how a city aligns with your personality. I've appreciated Brisbane a lot more by changing myself to fit the city, rather than trying to make the city fit me.

[@justanotherrandomperson1359]

I live in Brisbane and it’s quite interesting Edit: yes we used to be a country town until people moved here in the 90’s becoming a city Edit2: MERLO coffee there open 24/7

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yeah, Brisbane has a lot going for it. You just need to be open minded and flexible in order to truly appreciate it. With coffee, there's also Death Before Decaf in the valley open 24 hours. But my issue is that you have to really search if you're gonna find a coffee after 3 or 4. Seems late afternoon or evening coffee just isn't part of Brisbane culture, so the cafes don't make enough to justify staying open longer.

[@justanotherrandomperson1359]

BNE lens I totally agree I live in the suburbs of Brisbane not gonna say where but in this area getting coffee is a breeze

[@dathloxter3294]

People: Canberra, Adelaide, and Perth Are boring. Hobart, Darwin: Maybe I’ll give u some of our excitement while I take ur place.

[@jacqueline8559]

Lived there 4 years. Hell, yes its boring. We went to Melbourne. The weather's not so great, so holiday in Brisbane, but Melbourne has great life to it, restaurants, shopping malls, great buzz

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Brisbane won't do well when comparing to other cities. My heart's still in Sydney. Haven't spent enough time in Melbourne to know if I connect with it or not. But I found that I appreciated Brisbane a lot more when I stopped comparing it with other cities, and started to really find the good in the place. Since then, I've found it a lot easier to live here.