True, there are still some places that are not back in business after the disastrous floods - but most things are, and as each day goes, another area is opened. Some things will never return, and others will take some time to rebuild and/or repair.
There are quite a few restaurants and cafes that have decided not to reopen. Insurance companies take a while to pay out, IF they pay out - there's quite a lot of controversy over the definition of flood. and meanwhile there is no income. Builders are busy. It will not be easy to rebuild and get back to business. Flood emergency monies will not sustain people for more than a week or so. It will be so difficult for many to return.
The good news is that boating is now permitted on the Brisbane River - the Kookaburra Queenswebsite for more details. are back in action, (the famous City Cats will not be back in action for a while), so if you want to see the River, you'll need to go on a Kookaburra Queen - they have been plying the River since before Expo in 1988. Do check out the
South Bank is being restored - the beach was destroyed as were several of the riverfront restaurants - but you won't starve as there are many restaurants in the precinct that are open.
The Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, and the State Library are not open yet - but the Queensland Performing Arts Centre is open and the show Wicked is in full swing.
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