🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia
Mari-Mari-Ba
📍 2371, Logan Road, Brisbane, 4113
Your stay — Mari-Mari-Ba
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Garden City Seventh-day Adventist Church (215 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Saint Martins (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Westfield Mt Gravatt — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Freesia Street Park — 500 m · ~6 min walk
Area 51 Garden City — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
NAB — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Warrigal Pharmacy — 629 m · ~8 min walk
7-Eleven — 444 m · ~6 min walk
Upper Mt Gravatt station — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Australian Dollar, AUD
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist bureaux as they charge poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard contactless is accepted almost everywhere, including taxis and small shops; Amex less common. Mobile pay works fine.
Tipping is not expected. Round up for good service at restaurants, leave small change for taxis, and nothing for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A flat white or long black from a cafe or takeaway kiosk costs about AUD 4.50–5.00.
A meat pie or sausage roll from a bakery or servo (service station) costs around AUD 5–7; a sandwich or toastie from a lunch bar about AUD 10.
A main at a suburban pub or Thai takeaway runs AUD 18–25.
No dedicated street-food scene; instead grab banh mi from Vietnamese bakeries or cheap Chinese takeaway in suburban shopping strips.
Aldi is the cheapest full-service supermarket; Coles and Woolworths are also common but pricier.
Kmart and Target at major shopping centres like Indooroopilly Shopping Centre or Toowong Village offer cheap basics.
A single Translink bus or train fare zone 1 (inner suburbs) costs about AUD 4.40; a daily cap of AUD 10.80. From the airport, take the Airtrain (AUD 19.50 one-way) or a 30-minute Uber/bus to the city if you’re in the 4113 area.
1. Use reusable cups for takeaway coffee (many cafes give a 50c discount). 2. Drink tap water (Brisbane tap water is excellent and free). 3. Eat lunch specials at pubs and cafes rather than dinner.
Good to know — Brisbane
Type I · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ A$1.44 · AUD
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Brisbane, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Mari-Mari-Ba
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · NAB — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk — pharmacy · Warrigal Pharmacy — 629 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Rocklea Station (then 10-min walk or taxi to hotel)
💡 Buy a return ticket online for a small discount. Rocklea Station is a 10-minute walk east along Sherwood Road; if you have heavy luggage, take a short taxi (approx 12 AUD) from the station.
Brisbane City (Queen Street Bus Station) → Rocklea (Stop 36 – Sherwood Rd near motel)
💡 Get a Go Card from any newsagent or 7-Eleven – single trip is half the paper ticket price. The stop is a 3-minute walk from the motel. Avoid bus after dark if not familiar with the area; it's safe but can feel quiet.
Brisbane Central Station (city) → Rocklea Station
💡 Rocklea Station is on the Gold Coast/Beenleigh line. Trains run less frequently after 8 PM – check TransLink app for real-time. From the station, it's a 10-min walk but you can catch a taxi from nearby Sherwood Rd for about 8-10 AUD to the motel.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Rocklea International Motel and Conference Centre
💡 Peak hour (7-9 AM, 4-7 PM) can double the journey time. Request a flat-rate airport fare if available; otherwise, expect 55-70 AUD to Rocklea.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Mari-Mari-Ba?
Check-in at Mari-Mari-Ba is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Mari-Mari-Ba?
A meat pie or sausage roll from a bakery or servo (service station) costs around AUD 5–7; a sandwich or toastie from a lunch bar about AUD 10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mari-Mari-Ba?
A single Translink bus or train fare zone 1 (inner suburbs) costs about AUD 4.40; a daily cap of AUD 10.80. From the airport, take the Airtrain (AUD 19.50 one-way) or a 30-minute Uber/bus to the city if you’re in the 4113 area.
Top Attractions in Brisbane
💡 Bring food from the nearby Queen Street Mall markets (open Wed–Sun) for a picnic. The toilets near the river entrance are usually clean.
💡 Head to the Streets Beach area early on a weekday morning to avoid crowds. Bring your own towel and sunscreen; lockers cost a few dollars.
💡 Check their website for free guided tours, usually daily at 11am. The riverfront cafe has decent coffee and a view of the water.
💡 Book a free clock tower tour online in advance, as slots fill up quickly. The tour includes a lift ride and views over the city.
💡 Take bus 471 from the city to the lookout (costs about $4 each way). The gardens have free guided walks on Sunday afternoons. Bring insect repellent.