Hawthorne and Bulimba | The Top 5 Sunday Spots in Town

By Emma Atkin // Place Bulimba

As the saying goes, a Sunday well spent brings a week of content.

The charming streets of Hawthorne and Bulimba provide the perfect opportunity to lose yourself in an abundance of delicious eateries, traditional cinemas, boutique shops and idyllic parks.

We’ve searched high and low to find the best Sunday activities these suburbs have to offer.

Balmoral Cinema

168 Oxford Street, Bulimba

Originally an open-air cinema from the 1900s, the stunning interiors of Balmoral Cineplex provide a cinema experience unlike any other in Brisbane.

You’ll be spoilt for choice, with six rooms hosting the latest and greatest in Hollywood entertainment. There’s also a killer candy bar, sure to satisfy your childhood sweet-tooth.

With so much choice, the only question is - what will you watch?

Hit the Shops

Oxford Street, Bulimba

From adorable second-hand stores to the latest in designer fashion, Oxford Street boasts an eclectic mix of old and new.

If preloved treasures are your thing, Anne’s Second Hand Shop will have you reminiscing on days’ past and finding pure joy in the simple things.

In need of a wardrobe update? Side Street Boutique is your place to go - offering the latest trends in clothing, footwear, bags and accessories.

Host a Picnic

Hawthorne Garage, 285 Hawthorne Road

Pick up some gourmet produce from everyone’s local favourite, Hawthorne Garage.

Stocking a variety of freshly baked breads, along with a huge range of cheeses and deli treats, you’ll have no problems filling your hamper.

Grab your goodies and head down to one of Hawthorne’s riverside parks to host your very own dreamy picnic.

Tee Off

Bulimba Golf Club, 103 Quay Street

The Bulimba Golf Club has been a family favourite throughout the ages.

Grab dad and treat him to a knock around the compact 9-hole course, where his inner golf-pro can be unleashed.

Make sure you top off the day with a refreshing glass of vino at the club restaurant and bar.

Visit your Local Florist

Stalks and Stems, 24 Oxford Street, Bulimba

Boasting perhaps the most stunning shop-front in Bulimba, Stalks and Stems is the perfect Sunday afternoon treat.

Hosted by Bulimba’s top connoisseurs in floral designs, their flowers arrive fresh daily from all over the world, making the scent inside just heavenly.

Creating unique floral arrangements for whatever or whoever you have in mind, Stalks and Stems is sure to impress.