Surprised by Brisbane, Australia - AWESOME City Beach and Parks!

[@dorionlavergne3367]

Brisbane is such an underrated city. I've been living in Brisbane almost 10 years and I love this city

[@HappyHoppe]

We loved it 😍

[@johnstevens007]

@@HappyHoppe It's a killer sight late at night along the boardwalk. Bridge on one side, city on the other. So peaceful. Best enjoyed with someone.

[@woodvineandco]

Agreed. Been here for two years now & think it's fully underrated.

[@newshound2521]

I assume you got told to stop calling. Bris BANE at some point?

[@TheHungarianHustler]

Very true, moved here 4 years ago from Geelong and just wishing I did it earlier

[@ianleslie2326]

Take it from 40 yr veteran of Aussie highways. Kangaroos don't attack bright lights. They become disoriented by the lights and take off in any direction. Of course a koala is not a bear. Great video. See

[@HappyHoppe]

Ok, good to know about kangaroos 🦘 😂 and yeah, it’s strange that we grew up saying “koala bear” but you’re right, it’s not a bear

[@wombatwal20]

Agree with you Ian but I have my own theory about roos and headlights. When I was trucking I always dipped my lights when I spotted them just off the road. The reason I did that was, a lot of the ones that jumped in front of my truck were doing so because they were being spooked by the shadows that moved when the high beam was on. Of course this theory is thrown out the window when the dopey ones just stayed on the road.

[@ianleslie2326]

@@wombatwal20 I always did the same thing. Blew the airhorns if they weren't too close.

[@DavesIneosGrenadier]

I grew up hating people who said 40 years of experience or 40 years a veteran. I thought what a tosser. Now as I approach 60 years of age I think..... damn what a lot of things I have experienced in the last 60 years. I don't believe half the stuff ...and I was there for it! I told a story a few years ago at a party about a two week hunting trip a couple of hours west of Broken Hill and everyone thought it was just an old man telling party stories....Then I found the old pictures a couple of months later......

[@ianleslie2326]

@@DavesIneosGrenadier lol, 10yrs on you. Retired, know everything and got all the time in the world to tell you about it. Keep smiling old mate!

[@divusaugstus]

I spent my youth/university years in Brisbane - my favourite Oz city. I worked as a portrait artist @ Expo ‘88 and lived in West End. I saw the transformation of South Bank to what it is today. Brilliant.

[@HappyHoppe]

The South Bank really is an amazing city area! We loved it 😍

[@TwoOnTheTar]

John Carey cool story, thanks for sharing🙏

[@divusaugstus]

Gooni Googoo thanks … I’m old enough to vaguely remember South Bank prior to Expo - it was as I recall old wharves and warehouses and not a place you would go @ night. I’m not saying that I like all of the changes to the river scape (I go back every Xmas to be with family but, I fear not this year) but I think Bris has pretty much got it right.

[@notanotherenigma7759]

I loved in Sydney for the first 30 years of my life. Moved around a bit and been in Brisbane for the last 25 years. I love it. So many birds, lizards and in certains places, kangaroos!

[@HappyHoppe]

Yes, a wonderful city!

[@gerainthopkins7576]

lived in sydney on northern beaches, lived in Darwin, Lived in Perth and traveled all over Australia...Brisbane is by far the best city in Australia

[@HappyHoppe]

Yeah, it was wonderful! Haven’t been to as many places in Australia yet though to compare!

[@peterlyall7488]

@@HappyHoppe Come to my home state in Tasmania you'll love it.

[@nursyazatulazlin3146]

Hi! Do you think it is the best choice for international student? I’m wondering because im going to study there in 2022

[@nancyhobson9710]

Darling, this is my city. NOW people are waking up to why I love it! Mt Cootha lookout, the beach, Redcliffe, Suttons Beach, Botanical gardens, the river...

[@geraldinesnell2878]

Traffic jams road tolls

[@howardwayne3974]

I'm an American and my son married a Qld lady . he lives in warrana. We've been over twice and lived every second we were there ! Aussies are the best ! I was born and raised in southeast Texas , and going to Australia is like going home for me . Friendly people , great food , great beer !!! And fantastic ocean fishing !!!! Barra and chips fir ne !!!

[@matthewcullen1298]

​@@howardwayne3974 really glad you loved it mate. 😊as a born and bred Queenslander I love it when people enjoy my state. I reckon I'd enjoy southern USA if I ever get there. Hope you are well and hope you get back to Oz again.😊

[@karennicholls8618]

Brisbane pronounced Brisben said really fast!!

[@letsseeif]

Yes from Melbn in lockdown.

[@matthewcullen1298]

@@letsseeif hope you guys get past this shocking virus soon. Stay safe mate. Best wishes from brissie.

[@skotty1962]

As an Australian I can confirm this. Brisb'n, and Melb'n, are the correct pronunciations, Brizy, is also acceptable. :)

[@matthewcullen1298]

@@skotty1962 or the bogans CA it brisvegas. Lol

[@Bobbydazzlla]

Just ignore all of the high brow professors on here that can't understand that people from other countries pronounce names differently.

[@lspen57]

Those plant arch thingies all through Southbank have fairy lights all through them - so all of them light up at night and it's super pretty. Definitely photo worthy.

[@Bushpygmy1]

Southbank Park, where the pool is, was the site for the World Expo in 1988, they have done a brilliant job re developing it to what it is today, it is stunning at night

[@HappyHoppe]

Oh, we may have to come back another time to see it at night!!!

[@zachm8235]

It's really funny because the site of where that rainforest in South Bank is today used to be factories 40 years ago. They've done a really good job at renewing the area.

[@SuperSrjones]

The beach in the middle of Brisbane was the site of EXPO 88.

[@letsseeif]

I recall the big kangaroo / from melb

[@LCaddyStudios]

@@letsseeif matilda

[@AmunrA1991]

@@letsseeif Matilda can be found at the truckstop just outside of Gympie and she has been well maintained.

[@kkelly7313]

Ahhhhh, memories! The city was buzzing for 6 months back then....

[@kimorourke9988]

It's really lovely to see people exploring our city!

[@Sdal2593]

Thanks for this video. We moved here from Victoria 2 years ago and this video inspired us to go investigating today. We had the best day exploring Southbank and seeing a lot of the stuff you show here. We may never have known if we didn't see it here. Thank you.

[@HappyHoppe]

Oh fun 👏 I’m so glad yo in got to explore Southbank 😊 it’s gorgeous!

[@76aussieguy]

cool vid mate, its nice to get the perspective of a visitor. hope you felt welcome

[@HappyHoppe]

We definitely did! Thanks 😊

[@jono2919]

You guys are sweet. Very interesting watching someone from the USA exploring somewhere I was born and now live and work. It’s a slice of paradise for sure. All the best!!

[@94vrcommodore]

Nice video. I'm glad you guys enjoyed the city I live in Gold Coast. Miami and Burleigh are my beaches of choice too.

[@cynthialawson6971]

excellent transportation in australia. I lived close to brisbane for 5yrs and went everywhere.

[@sweetheart.nikkilee430]

im a local and i adore south bank beach. its a dream afternoon or morning before work!!

[@HappyHoppe]

Yes, what an amazing spot that you can enjoy regularly 😍

[@masterchief5437]

6:35 I live in New Zealand, things are generally cheaper at a Supermarket in Aussie, I haven't really bought a $6 bottle of water though

[@HappyHoppe]

Not just a bottle, but a container of water 💦:)

[@masterchief5437]

@@HappyHoppe Nice, what I get annoyed with is NZ dairy is cheaper in Aussie!

[@BionicBeatBoy]

Bris-ben, also the lights blind the roo and they just jump.. sometimes they do a bit of a circle and slam back into the side of your car. Also, rough guide to convert C to F.. multiply by 2 and add 30 :)

[@stephenbedford1395]

This video just turned up in my YT feed, so I thought I'd check it out. I'm glad you liked my city; hope you got to visit the beautiful rainforest national parks in the mountains of south-east Qld.

[@billk9856]

The history of the South Bank Parklands is that the whole area was resumed by the State Government as the site for World Expo 1988. It was a semi-industrial, low income housing area with a high Indigenous population. There were lot's of protests over people being displaced from affordable housing and the impact on the local Indigenous community. After World Expo was finished the area was 'returned to the people' and the Parklands built. As the Parklands has a major railway running close by it is very popular with people who can catch the train in and is very accessible to many outer communities of Brisbane.

[@HappyHoppe]

Oh interesting history! Thanks for sharing!

[@imu24576]

The best part living in Gold Coast or Brisbane ya can go to all the theme parks Like the best theme parks and I live on Brisbane so I do drive to the theme parks and I luv the beaches and the cities there

[@Gruvmpy]

We talk crap about each other (states) but all jokes aside, Queensland is a beautiful place

[@jamesmorgan4121]

Kangaroos charging your car...lmao. Some Aussies have been "taking the piss" with you guys.

[@LeviFourie]

This genuinely happens, the dumb cunts b line it for your headlights.

[@jamesmorgan4121]

@@LeviFourie maybe I've been lucky but driving for 40 years in country Australia and never seen it happen.

[@LeviFourie]

@@jamesmorgan4121 true! Driving on the highway in Cairns at night, you have to be alert. They like to hang out on the sides of the highway. It's super cute but not ideal hahahaha

[@jamesmorgan4121]

@@LeviFourie interesting I live in the tablelands near Cairns and have driven the area right through to Georgetown as part of my work a lot. The roos are a problem but they've never charged my car.

[@LeviFourie]

@@jamesmorgan4121 tablelands is so beautiful! Well, if you know between kewarra beach and trinity beach especially, there are so many there.

[@jackfrost2146]

Why have a beach in the middle of the city?---No sharks or rip currents dragging you out to New Zealand!

[@JakeyDill]

The yellow people in construction cones point to sensitive things that you don’t want to damage, IE gas pipelines, powerlines and underground power.

[@elizabethconnolly6946]

great video of gold coast and Brisbane also known as BrisVegas South bank where the beach is was the old Expo 88 site it's nice to have a beach in the centre of a city, Loan pine is where you could of seen kangaroo's and Koala's the plaques at the Captain Cook memorial are ships that were sunk of the Australian coast during the war. thanks for showing Brisbane as it is a vibrant city

[@HappyHoppe]

Yeah the South bank area is amazing!! And we had the chance to visit Lone Pine on our last day in Australia 😍🤩 we loved it

[@sapheara27]

Welcome to the city i call home!! Surprised you got in haha.

[@FionaEm]

They did this trip in 2018 and have only just put up the vids.

[@FionaEm]

I grew up in Brisbane 🙂 but live in Melbourne now. I'm sure that by now ppl have told you they're pronounced "Brisb'n" and "Melb'n" 🙂 Glad you had a great time in both cities!

[@HappyHoppe]

😂 yes! I say it correctly the next day when an American ex pat corrects me 🤪

[@jadeo4122]

I've lived in Brisbane for 13 years and love it 🐨

[@osocool1too]

Love your vlogs...so upbeat and fun. 🤪👍

[@HappyHoppe]

Thanks 😊 glad you are enjoying them!

[@billk9856]

Tourist tip #2 - If you get to Noosa which is a luxury beach area north of Brisbane, give the trendy shops a miss for a morning and go to the tourist information centre and book a ticket for the morning Tin Can Bay boat trip. It's an early morning boat trip through the Noosa canals and it gets you to Tin Can Bay in time for the two wild dolphins who visit most mornings to get hand fed by the tourists. On the way you'll learn about the dolphins and their history. If you do go give the cranky Pelican that also lives there a wide berth.

[@HappyHoppe]

Wow, we have to go back!

[@paulnolan4464]

Southbank was the world expo site around 1987-88

[@Ub3rSk1llz]

check out glasshouse mountains, mount coot-tha, mount tamborine and mount glorious. you should also try and make a trip out to bribie, moreton and north/south stradbroke islands if you can.

[@HappyHoppe]

Good suggestions- we do some of those! What’s a bribie? 😂

[@FionaEm]

@@HappyHoppe Lol! Bribie is Bribie Island, just off the southern end of the Sunshine Coast an hour north of Brisbane. North Stradbroke Island is a bit further south, a ferry ride from Brisbane, and has the most AMAZING beaches on the side that faces the Pacific Ocean.

[@nathr7375]

29 degrees being described as hot lol

[@jojet1980]

29 degrees lol that’s a cool summers breeze in Australia

[@soundactivationmeditations259]

I’m from Brisbane - it’s a beautiful city alright

[@ChriaraCass]

The little yellow figures on the side of the motorway are a safety measure installed to prepare motorists for the appearance of construction workers (who wear fluro yellow workwear) in the area. The M1 & M3 from Gold Coast to Brisbane has been under construction for years :(.

[@HappyHoppe]

Oh! That makes sense! Thanks for telling me! I think that’s so cute to have those yellow figures instead of a yellow or orange diamond sign like we have to warn for construction

[@jessicamcilwain3484]

Uh yeah, that’s not true. They’re markers for services and other underground equipment. There are ones that point up for overhead services similar to Energex’s ‘look up and live’ slogan.

[@miah5611]

Koalas in the wild can actually be very aggressive! If you ever come across one its best to leave it alone! If it needs help or is injured there are koala-help hotlines you can call to get someone qualified to come out to help it 🐨

[@HappyHoppe]

Wow 😳

[@miah5611]

@@HappyHoppe But its so lovely seeing you enjoy the wildlife here :) The smaller kangaroos are called Wallabies 🦘 And some aussies call them 'roos' for short.

[@85jjp]

I live in suburban Melbourne and there are literally hundreds of roos all over our suburb (which is next to a large reserve). It’s very common for them to jump out at night unfortunately and the most dangerous thing you can do is serve to miss them- we’ve totally 2 cars over 10 years thanks to Roos jumping out at us! I’ve never turned my lights off may I should next time though...

[@HappyHoppe]

Oh my goodness 😳 that’s crazy! 🦘

[@lamsmiley1944]

As someone who sees kangaroos every day, they aren't dangerous. I keep an eye on their body language, they'll let you know if you're too close.

[@HappyHoppe]

Ok 😅 we later got to pet kangaroos at Lone Pine and it was a wonderful experience:)

[@klgherkin]

I'm from the Gold Coast and now live in Brisbane, so this was a nice video to watch! You were disappointed by not seeing surfers at Surfers Paradise. Thing is, you're probably much more likely to see surfers at Burleigh Heads - where you waited for the airport bus. I think that's one of the best beaches on the GC. Also you can pretty reliably see a mob of wild kangaroos at a spot in Currumbin Valley, which is also a really beautiful area. BTW that lizard is an Eastern Water Dragon. They're pretty harmless :) You wouldn't want to get scratched or bitten by one I suppose but they'd run away from you before they tried something like that - you'd probably have to try picking it up to get hurt by it. I think with most of Australia's wildlife it's a 'live and let live' type of thing.

[@klgherkin]

Oh, I forgot to say too that Point Danger (where the Cook Memorial Lighthouse was) is a popular whale-watching site during winter. Last year when I took a Swedish tourist there we also saw a pod of dolphins :)

[@fransmith3255]

Don't tell me you came all the way to see a Queensland beach and you DIDN'T have fish and chips?? Instead you had crappy Dominos?? That's absolutely criminal. Queensland fish and chips on the beach is ICONIC, LOL!

[@HappyHoppe]

Oh no 🤪 we have to come back! What’s the best fish and chips shop? We had fish and chips in NZ and didn’t really like them there 😂

[@fransmith3255]

@@HappyHoppe Hehe, there are lots of brilliant fish 'n chips shops all along the Redcliffe Peninsula. If you drive along the any of the beach roads along Sandgate and Redcliffe you'll find one almost every block (that's not an exaggeration, lol - some blocks have more than one). www.dougsseafoodcafe.com.au/ is one that I and the locals frequent often. It's not touristy looking but the fish 'n chips are good. If you want a more flash joint (upmarket) I've been to The Famous Fish Pan, which I enjoyed. I don't live local (I live in Brisbane South, but am a frequent visitor), so there may be better ones (the locals always know the best). It's great eating fish 'n chips and with a view of the ocean. Also takeaway and eating them sitting on the beach is pretty awesome, and quite traditional in South East Queensland. When I was a child, we got fish 'n chips wrapped up in newspaper. If you Google "fish and chips redcliffe/moreton bay/sandgate/shorncliffe" you'll find literally a dizzying number of joints to choose from. Enjoy the rest of your holiday!!

[@newshound2521]

@@HappyHoppe Any where the fish is fresh and thetly batter it in front of you.

[@ElusiveTy]

@@HappyHoppe Pelican's Nest in the suburb of Wynnum, Brisbane, has amazing fish and chips. So fresh and lovely. It's right on the coast on the south side of the city.

[@lazyfrogonalog]

Fun Fact... Americans memorialized Captain James Cook too, in the form of the TV show "Star Trek". Hints are in the captains name "Captain James Kirk" and the ship was called "Enterprise" against Cook's ship which was named "Endeavour". Also, the other characters are based on Cook's crew. The main writer of the series was a complete Cook junkie and studied his life and the history of his voyages.

[@HappyHoppe]

No way, that is a fun fact! Thanks for sharing!

[@tonycollins968]

Glad you both enjoyed subtropical Brisbane! It really has blossomed in the last 40 years, and is actually my favorite Australian city. Cheers from Tony, Sydney, Australia.

[@HappyHoppe]

Yeah, we really enjoyed our time in Brisbane:)

[@shayneotoole4814]

Love Burleigh beach....sister lives on the beach front there

[@HappyHoppe]

Wow! That’s awesome 👏

[@aurora161096]

Those lizards are known as water dragons :)

[@samh1022]

This is correct, they're harmless, unless you try and pick them up. They will bite in self-defence.

[@bobdillon1138]

Yes and this from a Kiwi New Zealand is a massive rip off. We get screwed with the price of everything on a daily basis lucky you were just visiting.

[@globalshift8382]

Welcome to Brisbane 💐💐💐💐💐

[@HappyHoppe]

Thanks 😊

[@letsseeif]

A koala is not a bear. Also a car 'trunk' is a 'boot' in Aussie (or most of the old British Empire countries). ps. the 'hood' of a car is also a 'bonnet'.

[@letsseeif]

Sorry for being overly critical, but travelling the World is an educational act as well as fantastic fun. (ps. My wife nad I flew around the world twice in 2019, but with Covid19 we don't expect to do so any time soon. (pps. very enjoyable videos.)

[@ash-ok6dr]

They have a beach in the city because the ones on the Redcliffe Peninsula and Sandgate are into Moreton bay so they're very shallow and don't have waves. Also they just could because why not. Also brisbane is a very tropical city so rainforest is common. Also you should've gone to Mt Coot-Tha is you didn't

[@HappyHoppe]

We went to Mt Coot-Tha the following day 😊😍

[@danbnz]

Hey guys, good to see you enjoyed my home town of Brisbane...and it's pronounced BRIS-BIN fyi haha. The little yellow men and women are a safety movement created by civil construction firm Fulton Hogan, and now being taken up by several other firms across the South East of Queensland

[@HappyHoppe]

😆 yes, we later found out it’s pronounced BRIS-BIN, but not until after we visited 😂

[@sapheara27]

@@HappyHoppe hehe iv never herd it called BrisBane before!!! Sooo cute! :3

[@henrylawson430]

For anyone reading this, in the Gold Coast, you can drive to Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Reserve and see hundreds of kangaroos in the wild. You can also see koalas in the trees but you need good eyesight as they sit up high in the eucalyptus trees and camouflage well. It is free, but you will need a car to get there as it is in the northern area of the Gold Coast.

[@HappyHoppe]

Good tip:)

[@masterchief5437]

Travelling while in COVID so jealous!

[@HappyHoppe]

We actually traveled in 2018, but still editing our world trip, so traveling “virtually” 🌍❤️😁

[@masterchief5437]

@@HappyHoppe Nice are you in AU at the moment?

[@HappyHoppe]

@@masterchief5437 No, we are back home in the States now

[@masterchief5437]

@@HappyHoppe Oh okay, maybe next time when the borders open :)

[@cynthialawson6971]

should go to byrons bay most beautiful place in australia not too far from brisbane

[@rogergreen9861]

What a shame you headed north instead of into the Northern Rivers to visit Byron Bay, Mullumbimby and the legendary Nimbin.

Hi Darling,,kangaroos don't attack cars, however at night they cross the highways a lot, and sometimes they bounce off your car..love to see you in Australia, have a great time while your here...

[@purchased_harpy]

Kangaroo's don't charge as such but they get blinded and freaked out so do tend to run straight into your car which can do some serious damage! Also I'm from brissie and have no idea what those yellow people are on the side of the road, always wondered myself!

[@davidwalden2887]

It's a real buzz for a 78 y/o man born and bred in Sydney, Australia, and now lives in Western Australia to see young people coming to our country and enjoying themselves. Kangaroos are really nocturnal and spend most of their time is spent feeding at night and laying around all day. (like some humans, e.g. my teen age grand kids). If you approach a Kangaroo in your car at night on a road and it wants to run, it almost always will run where it can see, usually in the lights from your car. Humans are the same. That's why sometimes drunks and burglars get run over with cars (I think)

[@HappyHoppe]

Glad you enjoy our Australia videos :)

[@darrenjhodgey4734]

It's not brisabayne as you guys would say , it's called Brisbane, but we pronounce it as though, brisben

[@brismike56]

When you were at the Captain Cook Memorial you forgot to mention that it is placed right on the border between Queensland and New South Wales. And in summer there is a one hour time difference between the 2 States. Great vid though. There are plenty of wild Kangaroos in Wacol just south west of the city.

[@rogergreen9861]

I've seen a toddler trip over the border and land an hour later.

[@afpwebworks]

Fun Fact: Captain James Cook was not a captain. He was a Lieutenant. The person in charge of a navy ship is called the Captain which is why he is usually called "Captain Cook" but his rank was 3 steps below captain. His correct name and title was Lt James Cook. Even today only the person in command of the largest ships in the Royal Navy (i.e. HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince Of Wales) are Captains.

[@HappyHoppe]

Interesting 🤔 thanks for sharing

[@coopsnz1]

Surfers paradise beach = Eye candy in summer

[@porshalowien5828]

I always thought brisbane was such a easy word to say 😂

[@HappyHoppe]

😂 yup, I later found out I said it wrong 🤪

[@GazzerV2]

I travelled 4 hours from my hometown to play pokemon GO on that rainforest walk XD

[@Aussiedave54]

The trunk of the car is called the Boot 🇦🇺

[@michaellivesey4354]

Could of had another hour parking,our parking officers are pretty laid back too.

[@darrenjhodgey4734]

Australia is the best place on earth

[@j-hopesspritebottlelid5609]

Surprised they are able to drive here.

[@MrBlompod]

Oh hun come back between October and April, the heat and humidity... you’ll know what it feels like to truly want to die...

[@HappyHoppe]

We were there in March :)

[@howellsmithbrad]

Hahaha... you drove right past us on the M1...

[@jeffreyflynn9106]

The captain cook memorial light house was the worlds first laser lighthouse

[@HappyHoppe]

😯 I didn’t know that, thanks!

[@jpsartre2685]

briz-BUN plenty of roos and koalas at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

[@HappyHoppe]

Yes we went there 😍

[@peterlyall7488]

We've got Koala's in Australia but we don't have any Bears unless you go to a zoo then you might find some Bears.

[@oliviamoers6606]

Yeah. You do NOT wanna get a parking ticket in Southbank!! 😬😬

[@cdyoutoob]

Should of went to town of 1770 in Queensland. Would of made your Captain Cook story better.

[@livv6999]

I look up to you two! When I graduate I hope to travel the world like you guys (=

[@unknowntraveller8633]

Don't need to buy water just get a refillable bottle Tap water is OK, may taste different but it is safe,

[@mr_mickals5657]

Bris-brain lol. Sorry, bris-bern would be how most Aussies would pronounce it but great video love watching people react to our beautiful country. 👍

[@canadude2010]

Is it hard driving on the other side of the road?

[@HappyHoppe]

Peter got used to it in the UK and I only did 2x in New Zealand- it wasn’t hard, just different and took a little getting used to :)

[@scarlettwoman7880]

You made me laugh, Kangaroo charging the car 🤣. The only time you would get in trouble with a Roo would be if you put yourself in between a two Alpha fighting it out over a mate. Americans are funny and Aussies love taking the piss out of you!

[@HappyHoppe]

😂 they said it so seriously though! 🤣

[@SRM2025]

Happy Hoppe It’s how we roll as Aussies Hon, we love the thought of leaving our Mates (or visitors in your case) believing something knowing you’ll find out its bullshit and either laugh or doh! That’s the humour we have. The best bit is though when you tell us the story after the fact when you did what we said and we howl laughing 😂 We are a little warped yet it’s all done in much jest, fun and love. Happy trails x

[@BonkersAboutAlice]

Time to name this series the Captain Cook world tour. Did I ever tell you I live close to his birth place.

[@HappyHoppe]

😆 yeah it became funny every time we saw another monument to him!

[@johnganderson]

@@HappyHoppe I understand Star Trek was based on Cook's diary with James Cook being James Kirk. I'm loving your videos.

[@soloseetheworld259]

Awesome 😎 video once again

[@HappyHoppe]

Thanks 😊

[@billk9856]

Number one rookie tourist mistake ............... go to Brisbane and don't get to Stradbroke Island .............. accessible by public transport from Brisbane. Go on the gorge walk big chance to see dolphins, whales (if right time of year), Mana Rays, Eagles and heaps of other wildlife.

[@HappyHoppe]

😳 🤩 that sounds incredible!!! We’ll need to come back!

[@TerrenceBosworth]

apply called Happy,!!!!!! livin in Brianne for 45 years so underrated and that's without the Morten Bay and the islands

[@HappyHoppe]

Yes, we totally need to come back to visit Morten Bay and the islands! We didn’t know about those until people’s comments :)

[@TerrenceBosworth]

@@HappyHoppe stay happy Happy , a real uplift to see two so happy stay safe

[@iangough9709]

Please that you enjoyed Brisbane {Pronounced Brisbin in Aussie} Just two corrections folks; Kangaroos don't 'charge' cars, if they are on the road they freeze up when seeing headlights coming towards them and Koalas aren't bears as they are marsupials. See you in Brisbane next time for the Olympic Games in 2032.

[@haydenpringle6606]

You guys should come one day soon

[@yar9794]

It kills me every time she says brisbAIn

[@HappyHoppe]

😂 so sorry 🤦‍♀️ I’ve learned now 🤪 I say it correctly on the day we first met kangaroos when an ex-pat corrected me 😁

[@dreamav8161]

If you wanted best beaches, best weather, prettiest city...should've stopped in Perth before going to Melbourne/Sydney...next time...

[@OptimizeMyAirbnb]

Nice video!

[@HappyHoppe]

Thanks 😊

[@MinecraftProductions-su7mc]

Brisbane is the best I have lived here my whole life

[@HappyHoppe]

Awesome 👏 beautiful place to live!

[@snowball8922]

I’m Victorian and wish I lived in Brisbane 😢

[@juliedurlak]

Snowball Channel I moved from melb to Brisbane 7 years ago and I’m loving it here! Best decision I ever made.

[@snowball8922]

Julie Dee Please don’t make me jealous 😊

[@dirtydogg06]

Yeah bris vegas!!

[@shannonbray7880]

South bank is where they made the world fair in 1988 e.g. expo88. I went every second weekend as it lasted a year. They transformed south bank from what was left over from the expo and every few years they upgrade it. Most kangaroos are lazy and friendly its only red kangaroos i would not go near and yes kangaroos go blind by car lights and they freak out causing them to hop away quickly but 9 time out of 10 straight towards your car as they have no idea where they are lol.

[@shannonbray7880]

Actually it was about 7 months if I can remember correctly

[@HappyHoppe]

Oh cool! Thanks for the history! And that’s crazy about the kangaroos 🦘😳😂

[@allanmckenzie6696]

As a long time Brisbane resident, I'd be honored if you pronounce it "Brisbin" Cheers

[@harysmith1024]

Koala's aren't bears. Hope you had a good time.

[@rcj6099]

At 12:26, that lizard is an Eastern Water Dragon. They are harmless.

[@HappyHoppe]

Ok phew 😅

[@SuperSrjones]

Do not under any circumstance pick up a wild Koala or you will end up with arms like shredded beef and Kangaroos can kick the living daylights out of your car. I once saw what was left of a truck after the Big Red Kangaroo kicked the carburetter of the engine block through the radiator.

[@HappyHoppe]

😳

[@MikMech]

Dominoes? That's always a let down.... Hopefully you enjoyed it.

[@wjm4268]

Peter reminds me of CAMERAN from "Ferris Bueller's day off".