How to Spend a Day in Teneriffe, Brisbane
Are you looking for things to do in Teneriffe?
The Brisbane neighborhood of Teneriffe may be small, but there are plenty of things to do there.
Located north of New Farm, east of Fortitude Valley, and south of Newstead, Teneriffe is a quiet neighborhood on the river, and one of Brisbane’s most expensive suburbs.
Teneriffe used to be the home to lots of wool stores and factories. Teneriffe always gives me Meatpacking District (New York City) vibes, though it is way less crowded and there aren’t any nightclubs. In addition to the wool stores and factories, Teneriffe had the largest submarine base in Australia during World War 2.
From 1975 to 2010, Teneriffe was considered to be Newstead, but it became its own suburb again in 2010. The former wool store and factories have been turned into apartment buildings. While there are shops and restaurants in Teneriffe, it is mainly a residential area.
Teneriffe is a beautiful suburb with large brick buildings, lots of trees, and a path along the river. Despite the large factory buildings, the area of Teneriffe is quite small at only 0.9 km2 (or 0.3 square miles). Whether you are going to Teneriffe for a meal, a walk, or for the whole day, there are plenty of ways to spend the day in this small Brisbane suburb.
When I have a day to myself, Teneriffe is often at the top of my list as a location to wander. Keep reading to find out how to spend a day in Teneriffe.
Teneriffe does not lack delicious breakfast spots.
For those who want a quick breakfast, Unbearable Bagels has bagels and black coffee. It is important to know that they don’t have milk or sugar in their coffee, though it is available hot or iced. Tea is also available. The bagel menu is much larger than the drink menu at Unbearable Bagels. Vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Danny’s Bread also has bagels, as well as pastries and bread.
If you would rather sit down for a while and order a full breakfast, Kin and Co and Barko and Co are two great options.
Kin and Co is open for walk-in service on weekdays, take-away on Saturdays, and closed on Sundays. Mimosas and Bloody Marys are available with breakfast after 10 a.m.
A large variety of coffee, tea, smoothies, juices, and milkshakes are also available at Kin and Co. The breakfast menu at Kin and Co is large and includes delicious dishes such as strawberry cheesecake hotcakes, shakshuka, and a breakfast burger.
A kid’s menu is available, as are gluten-free and vegan options.
Barko and Co also have a large drink menu, including coffee, tea, juice, and smoothies, as well as cocktails, beer, and wine served after 10 a.m.
The all-day breakfast menu at Barko and Co isn’t large but includes delicious options such as French Toast with ice cream and berries and huevos rancheros.
There are gluten-free and vegan options at Barko and Co, and they are also open for lunch.
Things to do in Teneriffe
Walk Along the Riverfront
Teneriffe is small, and that includes the riverfront, but the riverfront path continues both north to Newstead and south to New Farm. Walk, bike, or scoot as far as you’d like before heading back to Teneriffe.
Find Things to do in New Farm and Things to do in Newstead
Play in Teneriffe Park
Teneriffe Park has a playground, a “secret” playground, bushwalks, BBQs, and picnic tables. There aren’t toilets at Teneriffe Park.
If you take the path down from the playground, stay to the left. The stairs are steep, and the right side does not have stairs all the way down. Both paths meet up at the bottom of the hill, where there are 2 swings, fully fenced in. There is a picnic bench nearby.
If you take the 3rd path up (the one all the way on the right), it does not lead back to the playground. It leads to a tree swing. There is no direct path back to the playground. You can retrace your steps or use the sidewalk to walk back.
Take a Cooking Class
Learn to cook or learn to cook a different kind of cuisine at Vanilla Zulu. Classes range from the vegan masterclass to the hardcore carnivore meat lovers masterclass.
Take a Thai, Japanese, Spanish, or Italian cooking class, or focus on breakfast or dessert. Classes at Vanilla Zulu can be taken by kids as young as 9.
A 6-week chef skills course is available for anyone 12+.
Explore New Farm Antique Centre
Despite the name, New Farm Antique Centre is located in Teneriffe, not New Farm.
New Farm Antique Centre has lots of unique collectibles, furniture, and clothes. Whether you are searching for something specific or just browsing, New Farm Antique Center has plenty to look at.
Go on a Ferry Ride
The Brisbane City Cat Ferry has a stop in Teneriffe. Hop on and head along the Brisbane River. Head north to the Hamilton Ferry exit near Eat Street North Shore, south to New Farm Park, or further to Brisbane City.
A cross-river river goes directly from Teneriffe to Bulimba.
Bulimba has a main street called Oxford Street that is easily walkable and filled with shops and restaurants. There is also a park and playground across the river in Bulimba. The ferry ride across the river takes less than 5 minutes.
Head to a Brewery
Brisbane’s first craft brewery, Green Beacon, is located in Teneriffe.
A restaurant at Green Beacon is in the works, but for now, they serve up many varieties of craft beer.
Check their events schedule for trivia nights and other special events.
Listen to Live Music
A few venues in Teneriffe have live music on their schedules, including Dalgety Public House, which also hosts trivia nights, and every Wednesday night at Street Corner Jimmy’s.
Enjoy a Gelato
La Macelleria Gelateria uses local ingredients to make its delicious gelato. Traditional and unique flavors are served as well as sorbetti, coffee, and cakes.
Gelato workshops take place in West End for those who want to learn how to make this amazing frozen dessert themselves.
Lunch and Dinner in Teneriffe
Head to Street Corner Jimmy’s for cocktails and a large menu filled with delicious options, Donnie’s for pizza, or Hikari for Japanese.
Special Events in Teneriffe
Teneriffe Festival
The Teneriffe Festival is held once a year. Kids under 12 enter for free, and there is a charge for those 13+. That includes entrance all day and night, as the event is usually 11 hours long.
Part street fair, part concert, the Teneriffe Festival is considered to be “Brisbane’s biggest street party.” There are crafts, clothes, and food stalls, plus lots of stages for entertainment.
Plenty of food and drink options are available throughout the day at the Teneriffe Festival. The lines aren’t too long, as there are so many options, though the bar areas fill up at night.
The kids have their own kids’ zone with activities and entertainment throughout the day.
In addition to the entertainment in the kid zone, there are multiple stages with live music performed throughout the day and roaming entertainers.
Where to Stay in Teneriffe
As there aren’t any hotels in Teneriffe, you will need to stay nearby, unless you rent a holiday home. New Farm and Fortitude Valley have lots of hotel options. This list includes a few hotels that are very close to Teneriffe.
Alex Perry Hotel and Apartments, Fortitude Valley
Stay in a stylish apartment in Fortitude Valley at Alex Perry Hotel and Apartments. Studios to 2-bedroom apartments are available at this 4-star hotel with a pool and a roof deck.
Calile Hotel, Fortitude Valley
A 5-star hotel on James Street in Fortitude Valley, The Calile Hotel has rooms and suites with both city and pool views. The Calile Hotel has a beautiful outdoor pool and multiple restaurants, including Hellenika, a Greek restaurant that is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
Sage Hotel, Fortitude Valley
Sleep up to 5 guests at Sage Hotel, a 4-star hotel on James Street in Fortitude Valley. Sage Hotel has a restaurant and bar with 24-hour room service.
Spicer’s Balfour Hotel, New Farm
A beautifully designed 5-star hotel, Spicer’s Balfour Hotel has rooms and suites in multiple buildings. Balfour Kitchen and Bar is located at Spicer’s Balfour Hotel and is open for breakfast, lunch, high tea, and dinner. There is also a rooftop bar at Spicer’s Balfour.
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