Discover Brisbane: 4 Unbelievable Fun Facts About Australia's River City

1. Cockroach Racing Extravaganza

In a race filled with skittering legs and antennae flailing, Brisbane puts the "fun" in "dysfunctional" with their unusual take on gambling: Cockroach racing has been scuttling its way into Australian hearts since 1982! Officially held at the Story Bridge Hotel on Australia Day, participants can BYOC (bring your own cockroach) or snatch one up at the event. These six-legged gladiators then compete in a 6-meter arena, vying for the honour of being the fastest creepy crawler. With winners boasting names like "Soft Cocky" and "Priscila-Queen of the Drains," the Brisbane cockroach racing scene has generated buzz – and legs – across the world.
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2. Mysterious GPO Trap Door

When Brisbane's General Post Office played a game of hide-and-seek, it took secret passages to a whole new level: Built in 1879, this historic building harbors a mysterious trap door that leads to a narrow space with stone stairs, brick walls, and a metal panelled ceiling, sparking rumors of its use as an escape route for American General Douglass MacArthur during World War II – although experts believe it might have served a storage purpose, leaving the boarded windows and doors to nowhere shrouded in enigma.
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3. Diverse Drink Selection at Eat Street

Are you parched for a potent potable? Good news! Brisbane's beer scene is hopping, juiced up on local libations and shaken, not stirred, with international flair: Eat Street Northshore quenches all thirsts with 5 bars offering everything from local brews and wines, to crafty cocktails, luscious fresh juices, aromatic herbal teas, roller-skating-Bubble Tea, and milkshakes that’ll bring everyone to the yard.
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4. Camel Welfare Code in Brisbane

Next time you're in Brisbane, don't be surprised to find a camel sauntering down the street, humming "I Will Always Hump You": Brisbane is home to a voluntary code of practice for camel welfare under the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001. This unique code ensures these majestic humped creatures receive all the essentials including food, water, protection, and management practices while ensuring their handlers abide by the land transport of livestock guidelines.
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