Things To Do

With the Activities and Travel Centre and Clubs program there is something to do every day at Shafston.. A wide range of social events are organised by Shafston staff on a regular basis. These events are excellent opportunities to make new friends and learn about other cultures. Choose from Scuba Diving, Surfing, Animal Parks, Rainforest tours, Skydiving, Camping and much more! Located on-campus the activity centre is open every school day afterschool. Pick up the latest Shafston calendar or click here to find out what’s happening at Shafston on campus, near Shafston, around Brisbane, around South East Queensland and all over Australia.

For information about public transport in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, please visit the Translink website.

On Campus

Take part in a range of afterschool activities on campus. From Monday to Friday there is always something happening at Shafston. With our very own swimming pool, Tennis courts, Front yard lawn, gym cooking classes, free English pronunciation and conversation classes and clubs program, there will always be something for you to do.

Campus Clubs Program

  • Monday - Cooking Club
  • Tuesday - Sports Club, Dance Club
  • Wednesday - Movie & Music Club
  • Thursday - Pronunciation Club
  • Friday/Saturday/Sunday - Weekend Activities Including Tours & Parties

Other clubs include Homework & Culture Clubs. Check out the Shafston Life Facebook page to see our calendar to find out what is happening at on campus at Shafston.

Shafston Summer Nights

Every two months (in summer Oct-March) Shafston hosts Summer Nights at the Brisbane campus. From 6-8pm a popular film will be shown on the landscaped lawns or a mini in house concert. Get together with your friends and enjoy a night under the stars in Brisbane warm climate. Good Friends, Good Food, Good Times.

 

Near Brisbane Campus (Walking Distance)

Shafston’s location is second to none in Brisbane.  Here are some of the exiting facilities popular restaurants and land marks near Shafston.

Mowbray park

Popular BBQ party place for Shafston students. Just 5 minute walk from Shafston and the area has a children's playground, tap, BBQ, paths, power, and car park. Toilets are close to the car park, playground and power facility. BBQ and tap are closer to the river front.

Kangaroo Point Cliffs

Offering impressive early morning or evening views, extending across the river to the City and beyond to the mountains, the cliffs are a popular picnic spot. The cliffs have gas barbecues and eating spots and some of the best look out points over the city.

Raymond park

Unlike students in the city centre that have to catch a bus to the nearest sports field, within 5 minutes from Shafston there is a large sports arena including soccer, basket ball and cricket facilities. Plenty of open space for you to play any sport you like. Get together with your friends and organise your own sporting events or join in with the locals. It’s a great opportunity to meet with Australians.

Popular restauarants

Fish Monger's wife, Spoon café, Asian spice, Kotobuki, Fish 53, Shafston Hotel, Subway and the famous Story Bridge Hotel are just a few of the popular restaurants close to Shafston.

 

Around Brisbane (Walking Distance)

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

It’s the dream of so many students to hold a koala and at Lone Pine that dream will come true. Koalas, kangaroos and wombats are among the animals you will encounter at Lone Pine.

Mt Coot Tha Look Out

Best view of Brisbane. Even better at night! Voted most romantic place in Brisbane by Shafston Students. 

South Bank Parklands

Man made beaches, Max Brenner Chocolate, Imax movie theatre, Museum and art gallery. Its easy to see why this is Brisbnaes number one tourist destination.

Other popular places around Brisbane include:

  • Roma St Gardens
  • Suncorp Stadium
  • Woolloongabba Stadium ('The Gabba')
  • China Town
  • XXXX Brewery
  • Sunnybank
  • Brisbane Botanical Gardens
  • Redcliffe

 

Around South East Queensland

There is so much to do in South East Queensland. Here is a list the most popular places to visit:

  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Fraser Island
  • Gold Coast
  • Byron Bay
  • Noosa/Sunshine Coast
  • Moreton Island
  • Stradbroke Island
  • Themeparks; White Water World, Dream World, Sea World, Movie World
  • Rain forest

It may be difficult for you to see all of these places. The easiest way is to join the introduction to Brisbane tour. If you prefer more freedom ask about the Shafston rent a car. Cars which are on campus!

 

Australia & Beyond

At various times throughout the year we have organised group tours to the following destinations.

  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Cairns
  • Alice Spring, Uluru
  • New Zealand North and South Island
  • Whitsundays and much more