Winter in Brisbane: Sunshine, Riverside Walks & the Perfect City Escape Winter in Brisbane feels a little different. While much of Australia is reaching for heavy coats and staying indoors, Brisbane settles into some of its best weather of the year — crisp mornings, clear blue skies, mild sunny days and pleasantly cool evenings.

From June through August, daytime temperatures are often ideal for getting out and exploring. It is the kind of weather that invites you to walk a little further, sit outside for lunch, take the ferry instead of a taxi and spend an afternoon wandering through some of Brisbane’s best neighbourhoods. For guests staying at Mactaggarts Place Apartments, winter is an especially good time to experience the city.

Located directly on the riverfront in Teneriffe, Mactaggarts Place puts one of Brisbane’s best walking and cycling routes almost at your doorstep. Follow the Brisbane Riverwalk towards New Farm, continue through to Howard Smith Wharves beneath the Story Bridge, or simply enjoy a relaxed morning walk along the river with a coffee in hand. Winter is also perfect for exploring Brisbane by ferry. With the Teneriffe Ferry Terminal right outside Mactaggarts Place, you can step aboard and travel along the Brisbane River for just 50 cents. Head towards the CBD, South Bank or other riverside neighbourhoods and turn the journey itself into part of the experience.

Brisbane’s CityGlider bus service is also conveniently located nearby, making it remarkably easy — and inexpensive — to explore without a car. Closer to home, Teneriffe and neighbouring New Farm really come into their own during the cooler months. Start the day at one of the area’s many cafés, enjoy a long lunch, discover local wine bars and pizzerias, or make the short walk to James Street for some of Brisbane’s best shopping and dining. A little further along the river, Howard Smith Wharves offers restaurants, bars and spectacular views beneath the Story Bridge.

For something more adventurous, the Story Bridge Adventure Climb provides a completely different perspective of Brisbane, with winter’s clearer skies making it an excellent time to take in the city from above. Brisbane’s winter calendar is also traditionally packed with sport, food, entertainment and cultural events, while the cooler weather makes visiting attractions such as South Bank, the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art, the Brisbane Botanic Gardens and surrounding inner-city precincts even more enjoyable. And when the day is done, there is something particularly inviting about returning to the space of your own apartment rather than a conventional hotel room.

At Mactaggarts Place, our one and two-bedroom apartments offer generous living areas, fully equipped kitchens and the distinctive character of an historic Teneriffe woolstore — exposed brick, soaring ceilings and a sense of space that suits everything from a weekend escape to a longer Brisbane stay.

If you have only ever thought of Brisbane as a summer destination, winter might just change your mind. Sunny days, cooler evenings, riverside living and some of the city’s best dining, entertainment and neighbourhoods within easy reach make winter one of the very best times to discover Brisbane. Stay somewhere with a little more character this winter. Stay at Mactaggarts Place.