These amazing photos show the Brisbane River snaking its way through the middle of Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland. With its exceptional lifestyle, Balmoral is a fantastic suburb just four kilometres from the CBD, full of charming old Queenslander styled homes. Balmoral has a cosmopolitan atmosphere, enhanced by its relaxed way of life and recreational facilities. Add to Description →
Balmoral has a number of quaint shops scattered throughout the suburb and neighbours the trendy Bulimba, with its many international styled restaurants. Take it easy in one of the many sidewalk cafes on nearby Oxford Street and watch the passing parade.
In the heart of Balmoral is the Balmoral Cineplex. These six cinemas in a historic old style cinema offer a wide range of movies at very competitive prices for the local community. See the weekly Entertainment Guide for what is on.
Balmoral High School is located on prime real estate in a leafy part of the Balmoral area and has an extensive international student program in addition to regular curricula programs. Private schools are also well served with Lourdes Hill College on the border of Balmoral and Hawthorne.
Balmoral skyline is dominated by an old water tower in Apex Street. It was converted to a unique private home in 1992 – after it was no longer needed for its original purpose.