Parks & Nature
Built by the Queensland Government as a koala education facility,
the Koala Centre was opened to the public in 1995, and extensively
refurbished as recently as 2018. Nestled amongst eucalypt trees and
featuring a large outdoor koala enclosure and many interactive displays,
the Daisy Hill Koala Centre is a unique place to learn about koalas and
their conservation.
Admission is free.
The Centre has ramp access to all areas except the Treetops Tower.
The Daisy Hill Conservation Park comprises 435 hectares of open eucalypt forest. It has long
been a popular bushland retreat for people, and is home to many native animals as well as koalas.
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Daisy Hill Koala Centre
253 Daisy Hill RdBuilt by the Queensland Government as a koala education facility,
the Koala Centre was opened to the public in 1995, and extensively
refurbished as recently as 2018. Nestled amongst eucalypt trees and
featuring a large outdoor koala enclosure and many interactive displays,
the Daisy Hill Koala Centre is a unique place to learn about koalas and
their conservation.
Admission is free.
The Centre has ramp access to all areas except the Treetops Tower.
The Daisy Hill Conservation Park comprises 435 hectares of open eucalypt forest. It has long
been a popular bushland retreat for people, and is home to many native animals as well as koalas.
Springwood Conservation Park shelters 36 hectares of open eucalypt forest and is home to a
variety of wildlife. You might catch a glimpse of koalas, water dragons, swamp wallabies and
many species of birds.
The terrain makes for interesting exploring, with large boulders, balancing rocks, caves, cliffs
and a gorge. You can see geological strata and fossils exposed in the old quarry.
In late winter and spring you'll see wildflowers in bloom – golden candle sticks, yellow bush pea,
purple hovea and golden wattle. During the wetter months, look for seasonal waterfalls cascading
down the gullies.
Eucalypts dominate Springwood Conservation Park.
Springwood Conservation Park
53-55 Jardine DrSpringwood Conservation Park shelters 36 hectares of open eucalypt forest and is home to a
variety of wildlife. You might catch a glimpse of koalas, water dragons, swamp wallabies and
many species of birds.
The terrain makes for interesting exploring, with large boulders, balancing rocks, caves, cliffs
and a gorge. You can see geological strata and fossils exposed in the old quarry.
In late winter and spring you'll see wildflowers in bloom – golden candle sticks, yellow bush pea,
purple hovea and golden wattle. During the wetter months, look for seasonal waterfalls cascading
down the gullies.
Eucalypts dominate Springwood Conservation Park.
Shopping
Newly refurbished with a large Woolworths supermarket, chemist, tavern and several eating options.
Link: https://www.chatswoodcentral.com.au/
Chatswood Central Shopping Centre
16 Magellan RdNewly refurbished with a large Woolworths supermarket, chemist, tavern and several eating options.
Link: https://www.chatswoodcentral.com.au/
It has a great selection of well known shops (Woolworths, Coles, BigW, KMart, etc with several eating options.
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Hyperdome Shopping Centre
Bryants RoadIt has a great selection of well known shops (Woolworths, Coles, BigW, KMart, etc with several eating options.
Westfield Garden City, better known as Garden City, is one of Brisbane's major shopping centres, located in the suburb of Upper Mount Gravatt. Westfield Garden City is the seventh-largest major shopping centre in Australia by area.
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Westfield Garden City
Kessels RoadWestfield Garden City, better known as Garden City, is one of Brisbane's major shopping centres, located in the suburb of Upper Mount Gravatt. Westfield Garden City is the seventh-largest major shopping centre in Australia by area.
Food Scene
Chatty's Fish N Chips
50 Chatswood RdA British Fish and Chip Shop located in Birkdale - 30-min drive
A great cup of coffee and the menu features hearty creative meals accompanied with specialty coffee. Also on offer fresh pastries, vegan options, raw treats and gluten free options.
Link: https://www.stcococafe.com.au/
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St Coco Cafe
3 Cupania StA great cup of coffee and the menu features hearty creative meals accompanied with specialty coffee. Also on offer fresh pastries, vegan options, raw treats and gluten free options.
Link: https://www.stcococafe.com.au/
Another place for a great coffee and hearty food.
Link: https://extractionartisancoffee.com.au/
Extraction Artisan Coffee
3375 Pacific HwyAnother place for a great coffee and hearty food.
Link: https://extractionartisancoffee.com.au/
A great Thai restaurant. Whether you are after takeaway for a cosy night in, want a lovely dining experience for you and that special someone, or would like a group booking to celebrate an event they are an option to consider.
The Thai Orchid Springwood
3374 Pacific HwyA great Thai restaurant. Whether you are after takeaway for a cosy night in, want a lovely dining experience for you and that special someone, or would like a group booking to celebrate an event they are an option to consider.
Five Star Bakery & Cafe
3 Achilles DrBakery with cafe food & coffee. 2-mins walk from your suite.
Roundabout Espresso
50 Chatswood RdGreat coffee with hearty food and a comprehensive menu.