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Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium

Mt Coot-tha Rd, Toowong | Brisbane Botanic Gardens - Mt Coot-tha, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
07 3403 2578
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Ranked #30 of 122 attractions in Brisbane
Type: Observatories/ Planetariums
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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

set in gorgeous grounds, this planetarium is not that large but it certainly is lovely. lots of parking available and several shows to choose from, great staff, had a lovely day

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013 via mobile

Also right next to the botanical gardens So you can make a day if it. Make sure you book if you go to one of the events. As they are usually sold out.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013 via mobile

After reading the reviews, we were left really disappointed by the dated information given. That said I can only comment on the children's films. The night sky talk was the best part. Not worth going unless you go into the films and they are expensive.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

We go to the Planetarium every year or so. We love it - great to visit as a family or couple as the first part of an afternoon out, especially if the weather is a bit rainy. Second part of the afternoon is up to the Mount Cootha Look Out a few minutes up the road for ice cream, coffee... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Lovely new displays that are low enough for little ones to enjoy as well as adults, touch screens which are have fun and interesting information. We took our 4 1/2yo twins to the Tycho the dog goes to the moon session. The story was a fun way for little ones to experience the moon, the stars and the planets in... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Interesting place to vist as it near to Mount Coo Tha Look out area just a few minutes drive you will get to reach this place I like the little statue of the little boy looking up.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

Interesting, informative, great for families, don't be late they will start without you! Well worth a visit, come early and check out the Botanical gardens and the lookout at Mt Cootha, both of these are free (fee for Planetarium) but a fantastic day out, won't disappoint.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

We visited the Brisbane Planetarium in December 2012. While there, we decided to see the film about the search for life in the universe. We were terribly dissapointed because narrator Harrison Ford mainly told us that scientists are still looking for evidence - we already knew that.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2012

The show was good, but what was even better was the tour of the night sky given by a member of the planetarium's staff after the show itself.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2012

Great atmosphere and very educational. Great place to take the kiddies and is well suited to all ages. If you havent been, take the time to visit.

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