Essence’s guidebook
Sightseeing
It is perfect for animal encounters. Affordable and only a 10 minute drive from Essence Suites Taringa
339 locals recommend
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
708 Jesmond RdIt is perfect for animal encounters. Affordable and only a 10 minute drive from Essence Suites Taringa
Great views over Brisbane and only a short drive away. Ideal for sunset or sunrise. Walking, Mountain Bike Trials or sight seeing
307 locals recommend
Mount Coot-Tha
Great views over Brisbane and only a short drive away. Ideal for sunset or sunrise. Walking, Mountain Bike Trials or sight seeing
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Melbourne StreetQPAC is offers concerts and performances.
UQ
Essence Suites Taringa is the closest 4.5 star hotel to the University.
Brisbane Museum - air conditioned and great wet weather option for the whole family
139 locals recommend
Museum of Brisbane
64 Adelaide StBrisbane Museum - air conditioned and great wet weather option for the whole family
Food scene
Walking distance from hotel; approx 20 mins or 1 train stop away. Offers over 300 speciality stores, Food and Beverage outlets.
181 locals recommend
Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
322 Moggill RdWalking distance from hotel; approx 20 mins or 1 train stop away. Offers over 300 speciality stores, Food and Beverage outlets.
Southbank offers local restaurants, beach and swimming pools. Festivals are also a locals favourite.
865 locals recommend
South Bank Parklands
Stanley Street PlazaSouthbank offers local restaurants, beach and swimming pools. Festivals are also a locals favourite.
Essence Suites offer charge back facilities to our restaurant onsite - open for Breakfast and lunch daily. Dinner Thursday to Saturday nights.
Amaretto Café Restaurant Bar
32 Morrow StEssence Suites offer charge back facilities to our restaurant onsite - open for Breakfast and lunch daily. Dinner Thursday to Saturday nights.
One Train stop away, free parking, selection of shops and dining options. Also a good spot to then walk from to the city or take the city cat ferry
68 locals recommend
Toowong Village
9 Sherwood RdOne Train stop away, free parking, selection of shops and dining options. Also a good spot to then walk from to the city or take the city cat ferry
Sporting and Concert Venue
Essence is an ideal venue when attending Suncorp Stadium for Concerts, Rugby or Soccer Events. Only 3 trains stops from hotel to Milton. All ticket holders can travel for Free.
192 locals recommend
Suncorp Stadium
40 Castlemaine StEssence is an ideal venue when attending Suncorp Stadium for Concerts, Rugby or Soccer Events. Only 3 trains stops from hotel to Milton. All ticket holders can travel for Free.
Neighbourhoods
Taringa
Exclusive Brisbane suburb, with selection of local restaurants. Safe and easy accessible
City advice
Getting around
Taringa Train Station to Brisbane CBD or Brisbane Airport.
Take the lift to B1, exit and walk to platform. Train to CBD, for Brisbane Airport or Gold Coast connectivity. Free transport when travelling to Suncorp Stadium for an event.