Skip the history lecture and head straight to the riverfront terrace for high tea under the iconic copper dome. It is the best spot for people-watching along the Brisbane River. Most visitors spend an hour here before hopping on the 10:30am Morning Sightseeing Cruise which departs just steps away. Avoid the interior tours unless you love colonial architecture; the real draw is the outdoor seating and the Patina restaurant's mushroom gnocchi.
