Port of Brisbane Visitor's Centre - Brisbane

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1 1 of 5 1/12/2012 9:02 PM Port of Brisbane Visitor's Centre Home > Things to do in Brisbane > Museums by Tracey Lloyd (subscribe) Featured feature your event - click here Write for WeekendNotes List an Event Published November 22nd 2010 Boats have played a crucial role in Australian history, the First Fleet arrived by boat, the navy has defended the shores from attack, the 1983 America's Cup win announced Australia on the world stage and every year Boxing Day is marked not by the start of the sales but rather the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. As well as all these adventures, endless supplies of food, cars, whitegoods, metals and minerals are shipped into and out of Australia via the sea. The Port of Brisbane is home to Brisbane's shipping activities and its visitors' centre at Fisherman Island gives people an opportunity to understand how a busy port operates in the environmentally conscious 21st Century. The Port of Brisbane Visitor's Centre is set on a lakefront and is surrounded by wetlands and a migatory shorebird roosting area. As well as the interactive displays that describe the port and its operations which include imports and exports of goods, the building itself is spectacular to look at and mirrors its natural environment. The architecture has received industry commendations, including commendations for its sustainability efforts which include a design that incorporates generous amounts of natural light (which limits the need for artificial lighting) and the ability to use natural air for cooling purposes. Over 15,000 migatory and resident shorebirds make their home at the Port of Brisbane including ibis, herons, pelicans and black swans and the port has developed a 12 hectare habitat for the birds. Birdwatchers can access the Shorebird Roost via the Port of Brisbane Visitor's Centre. Many birds including black swans and if you're lucky cygnets can be seen swimming in the lake that surrounds the visitor's centre. The Port of Brisbane Visitor's Centre is located at 1 Whimbrel Street, Fisherman Island and is open Sunday Friday. Images Gallery of images of the Port of Brisbane Visitors' Centre A view of the lake and the Port of Brisbane Visitors' Centre Pelicans relaxing by the lakeside Balance Central - Rekindled Ancient Wisdom Festive Hot Air Ballooning & O'Reillys Vineyard This Weekend Next Weekend Today Tomorrow Lucky Dip Art Bars Books and Writing Cafes Charity Cinema Classical Music Comedy Courses Escape the City Exhibitions Family Festivals Film Reviews Food and Wine Free Markets Misc Music Nightlife Outdoor Parks Picnic Spots Playgrounds Public Lectures Pubs Rainy Day Restaurants Palestinian Film Festival 2012 Moggill Brookfield Twilight Markets, Bulcock Beach Christmas shopping with a view Christmas in the City - Brisbane 2012 Ruffled Bazaar Christmas Spectacular 2012 Twilight market and more Wellington Point Christmas Weekend

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