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St Lucia

The leafy university suburb of St Lucia is well worth exploring, with its secret museums of art and ancient artefacts, fine dining, iconic golf club, river walks, budget eats and more:

Patina at Alumni Court
Patina at Alumni Court UQ St Lucia
A stunning contemporary restaurant tucked away next to University of Queensland's historic sandstone Great Court.
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Hillstone St Lucia
Hillstone, St Lucia Golf Links
A unique green lifestyle oasis in the heart of leafy western suburb St Lucia, incorporating golf course, restaurant & bar
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Uq Art Museum
Artwork inside UQ Art Museum
The light filled hall that is the UQ Art Museum holds over 3000 works of Australian art, both historic and contemporary.
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If You Say So Espresso
If You Say So Espresso, St Lucia
If You Say So is a cool coffee nook in St Lucia from the dynamic duo behind Paddington's bolt hole Blackout Coffee
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John Oxley River Walk
John Oxley River Walk University of Queensland
The gorgeous grounds of the University of Queensland are the backdrop for this scenic Brisbane river walk, which circumnavigates the historic centre of learning dating from 1921.
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Garden Golf Putt Putt
Garden Golf Putt Putt
St Lucia's gorgeous Garden Golf Putt Putt is perfect for all ages, yet will challenge even the most dedicated golfers
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Kai Kai Chicken
Kai Kai Chicken is a Brisbane chicken-lover’s dreams come true - a Korean fried chicken buffet in the heart of St Lucia.
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UQ Playground
UQ Playground St Lucia
This state of the art all abilities playground is knowledge-themed and features a flying fox, towers and interactive fun zones
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Briki Espresso
Briki Espresso and Gelati Bar St Lucia
Briki Espresso offers the locals of St Lucia a place to relax in piece and quiet
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Bar Merlo Uq
People sitting at tables in UQ forecourt drinking coffee in Brisbane's St Lucia district
Not only can the campus’s best coffee be found here but the outlook from Bar Merlo is simply one of the finest in town.
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A Salt And Battery
People eating fish and chips on terrace of a Salt and Battery
One of St Lucia’s best loved places is this quirkily named fish and chip shop is located smack in the middle of student hangout ‘The Vill’
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Guyatt Park Warrior Course
Guyatt Park Warrior Course, St Lucia
Brisbane's first free outdoor warrior course is in a leafy neighbourhood park beside the Brisbane River
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Hundred Acre
Hillstone St Lucia
Hundred Acre Bar is the jewel in the crown of St Lucia's dining scene - a unique split-level venue with stunning views
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Antiquities Museum
Egyptian mask inside Antiquities Museum in Brisbane.
This fascinating little trove of ancient artefacts belonging to UQ and dating back 4000 years is one of the best kept secrets around.
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Patina Bar at Alumni Court
Patina St Lucia
A charming al fresco garden bar that serves breakfast-to-go and coffee in the mornings and drinks and bar snacks in the evenings
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UQ Anthropology Museum
UQ Anthropology Museum

Holding a significant collection of art and artefacts including contemporary Pacific and Australian Indigenous artwork and 6500 photographs

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Image credit: UQ Anthropology Museum courtesy of UQ Anthropology Museum website.

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