Brisbane Lookout Mt Coot-tha - Brisbane's
Best Views
The
best light for landscape photography is first thing in the morning and the last
light of the day. It definitely is worth getting up nice and early to capture a
great sunrise. So, get out there, take some photos, and see what you can
discover.
4:00am
– Brisbane North, Queensland. Australia – The alarm on my phone goes off to
wake us up…..while it’s a Sunday! How rude. But it was finally time to put all
the sunrise photography tips I’d taught Kim to put into practice. We grabbed
Shari and jumped in the ute to Mt Coot-tha.
"Why
is Mt Coot-tha special?" – someone from out of town might ask.
For TV
presenters, it is the HQ of television towers, sending constant signals across
Brisbane. Avid bike riders look upon it as a challenge as teams of lycra ascend
the mountain each morning punishing themselves with that leg burn.
But for
most, it is the closest mountain to the CBD offering a panoramic view of the
city, ways to spend a day and the perfect spot for a picnic. Transport yourself
to the western suburbs of Brisbane for a Mt Coot-tha expedition of bush walks,
fantastic scenery, gardens galore
As the
closest elevation point to the CBD, Mt Coot-tha is the place to go to take in a
panoramic view of Brisbane and get glimpses of the surrounding region of
Moreton Bay. As you walk the length of the observation deck, you can read a
historic timeline of this iconic destination before popping a gold coin in one
of the telescopes for a closer look at the suburbs below. Or head there at
sunrise like we did this morning to see the city radiate in a golden glow as
day breaks, go by day for the picturesque backdrop or visit at night for a
romantic fairyland of glittering city lights and starry skies. The sun doesn't
need to be in the photo to show its influence. Daybreak is a world people
rarely glimpse, but is worth the effort.
There
are no guarantees that watching the sunrise will take away your seasonal
sadness. The sun doesn’t have an ad budget or marketing campaign to make
promises. However, sunlight is free and extremely reliable: Every day, it rises
without fail, and its light brings a lot of impressive benefits. Speaking from
personal experience, I can tell you that the morning sun worked wonders on my
mood. In the morning, even as the sun brightens, nothing is really clear. You
don’t know how the day will go or what the future holds. Uncertainty can be
scary, but during a sunrise that uncertainty is luminous. Ready to wake up with
the sun? Here are the best places in Brisbane to watch the sunset and sunrise. Watching
the sunrise is a no-cost adventure that can be experienced almost anywhere.
Every day, the sun will rise. All we have to do is rise with it.
REDCLIFFE AND WOODY POINT
Perfect for: Perspective along the jetty at sunrise and sunset.
NUDGEE BEACH
Perfect for: Epic reflections. Set your alarm! Nudgee Beach is a
great sunrise spot.
KANGAROO POINT
Perfect for: Sunsets, cityscapes and picnics.
WILSON’S OUTLOOK
Perfect for: Sunsets and cityscapes across the Brisbane River.
MOUNT COOT-THA
Perfect for: Sunrise city views from above, dreamy cloud-filled
panoramas and silhouettes.
THE REDLANDS: BAYSIDE
Perfect
for:
Sunrise and sunset across the bay (followed by some fresh fish and chips).
MORETON ISLAND
Perfect
for:
Sunrise and sunset spots a-plenty around Moreton Island!
NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND
Perfect
for: Straddie is an all-rounder with super hot sunrises on the eastern side and
chilled out, colourful sunsets on the western beaches.
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN
Perfect
for: Sunrises, sunsets and stars across the valley below Tamborine Mountain.
LAKE MOOGERAH
Perfect
for: Sunsets and night prettiness across Lake Moogerah.
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