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'Aotea' - Inner City Art Deco Oasis
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 495 sq m
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Explore the area

New Farm, QLD
- The Gabba5 min drive
- Treasury Casino6 min drive
- Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre7 min drive
- Brisbane, QLD (BNE)25 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
'Aotea' - Inner City Art Deco Oasis
Stay in a piece of New Farm history! Located on desirable Moray Street, our recently renovated Art Deco gem, 'Aotea', is your perfect base to work or relax, stroll to the Riverwalk or famous local cafes, or catch the 196 bus from your door step to the Valley, City or South Bank.
'Aotea' was built as two adjoining flats in the Art - Deco style in 1936 for Mr William Danaher, and has been in the family ever since. It features stunning original hardwood floors, picture rails, timber paneled doors and some of the original light fittings.
'Aotea' is ideal for wedding guest accommodation, bridal party preparations or family reunions.
This property is not our home, it is listed exclusively through Stayz .com, so if it isn't already booked, you can always consider it yours every time you need to stay in beautiful inner city Brisbane.
The living space is :
- A large double bedroom with air conditioning, built in wardrobes, a flat screen television and an adjoining sunroom/office. (Queen size bed)
- A second bedroom with air conditioning, built in wardrobes , and a flat screen television. (Double bed)
- A bathroom with shower and heated towel rail.
- A comfortable lounge room with a flat screen television, and split system air conditioner.
- A kitchen with dishwasher, gas cook top, electric oven, refrigerator, microwave and a Nespresso coffee machine.
- A separate dining area adjoining the kitchen.
- A gorgeous professionally landscaped and maintained, tropical outdoor entertaining space with a dining setting that seats 4, 2 comfortable chairs, a BBQ and outdoor lighting. Simply stunning - day or night.
- A covered, but outdoor laundry underneath the back steps of the property with a washing machine and dryer.
- A beautiful green lawn space with a clothesline.
Further details to enhance your experience at 'Aotea'.
We can be there for your arrival to greet you and run through Aotea's' highlights, or if you prefer privacy, everything will be detailed in the property manual available onsite. We are always available to answer any questions leading up to your booking via email. We aim to respond within 24 hours.
Guests can also access the property through an electronic keypad. We will supply the code closer to your arrival.
We live nearby so if anything needs attention, it can be done promptly.
If you are a really organised traveler and would like to do a Coles or Woolworths online grocery order, I will happily accept delivery, unpack your groceries, and put cold goods in the refrigerator, all ready for your arrival.
Would you like to see more of South - East Queensland?
We can arrange for you to be picked up by our fabulous Tour Guide for a day trip if you wish, to explore Dream World, Movie World, Sea World, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Australia Zoo, Mount Tamborine, Maleny, or any other Brisbane attractions. Day trips to world famous Noosa for lunch can also be arranged. POA
Our Neighbourhood
We wouldn't live anywhere else in Brisbane other than New Farm and we are excited to share why we love this suburb so much.
Voted Brisbane's most liveable suburb many times, New Farm is on a historic inner city peninsular only 1.8 kms from the CBD.
In both walking directions from 'Aotea', award winning restaurants and cafes are a mere 5 minutes away.
Further afield within a 5 minute drive, New Farm also boasts the James Street Restaurant precinct, Coles and IGA supermarkets, two cinema complexes, the Powerhouse Theatre, the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, 24 hour gyms, hairdressers, delicious takeaways, and glorious New Farm Park, which hosts a weekly Saturday Farmer's Market and features one of Brisbane's best children's playgrounds.
The adjacent suburbs of Teneriffe , Newstead, and Fortitude Valley are also vibrant and full of clubs, rooftop bars, high end fashion boutiques, homeware stores and restaurants.
Getting Around.
'Aotea' has free on street parking. As we live nearby, we can assure you that we have never had to wait for an Uber or taxi for longer than 5 minutes.
Directly across the road from 'Aotea' is the 196 bus that will take you to The Valley, City and South Bank.
South Bank is located on the southern banks of the Brisbane River, its 17 hectares of lush park lands, world-class eateries, stunning river views and hundreds of delightful events all year round make it the perfect place to relax and unwind.
A 10 minute walk away is the famous Riverwalk walkway, where you can stroll 1.8 km to Brisbane City. For the more energetic, you can hire a City Cycle and ride for kilometres to your heart's content.
A 9 minute walk away is the Sydney Street City Cat terminal that will take you into the city.
You can also catch the CityHopper ferry service.
The CityHopper service allows you to rediscover Brisbane for free with ferries running every 30 minutes between 6am and midnight, seven days a week.
The CityHopper travels along the Brisbane River, stopping at North Quay, South Bank 3, Maritime Museum, Thornton Street, Eagle Street Pier, Holman Street, Dockside and Sydney Street terminals.
As the CityHopper is free, all you need to do is hop on and hop off and enjoy taking in the Brisbane River and city sights.
City Cycles.
Just around the corner in Barker Street, you'll see the Brisbane City Council City Cycle rank. To use City Cycle, subscribe online with a credit or debit card. It's quick and easy! The Brisbane City Cycle website has all the information you need.
Brisbane Explorer
See some of the best of Brisbane in 90 minutes!
Explore the City with a 24 or 48 hour ticket on-board the Brisbane Explorer’s open-top double decker buses.
To experience the charm of Brisbane, you can hop on and hop off at any of the 15 designated stops around the City.
Take a stroll through one of many parks, enjoy superb views of the city or dine in any of Brisbane's cafes or restaurants.
Where can I get-on?
You can hop on and hop off at any of the stops listed below:
1. Post Office Square - Queen Street, opposite the GPO
2. City Hall - Adelaide Street stop 41, outside King George Square
3. Treasury Casino Hotel - William Street, corner of Elizabeth Street CityCat connection
4. Riverside Centre - Eagle Street Pier stop 155, corner Charlotte street CityCat connection
5. Old Windmill - Wickham Terrace, opposite Bartley Street
6. Transit Centre - Roma Street, in front of Police Headquarters
7. Suncorp Stadium - Caxton Street, near Hale Street
8. Regatta Hotel - Coronation Drive, near Land Street CityCat connection
9. Park Road - Coronation Drive, near Park Road
10.Cultural Centre - Grey Street (museum side), near Melbourne Street
11. South Bank (Ferris Wheel) - Grey Street, near Ernest Street CityCat connection
12.Maritime Museum - Vulture Street, near South Brisbane Memorial Park CityCat connection
13. City Lookout, Kangaroo Point - River Terrace, in front of Scout Place
14. Chinatown - Ann Street, near Gipps Street
15. ANZAC Square - Ann Street, opposite Central station
CityCat connection Connect to a CityCat or CityFerry from this location.
Operating hours
Brisbane Explorer tours run every day except Christmas Day, Good Friday and ANZAC Day.
The first tour departs Post Office Square at 9am. The last tour departs at 5.15pm, returning around 6.45pm.
For full timetable and stop information, or to buy tickets, visit the online
or
visitor centres
hotels
travel agents
Your ticket includes a 90 minute tour and is valid for either 24 or 48 hours.
'Aotea' was built as two adjoining flats in the Art - Deco style in 1936 for Mr William Danaher, and has been in the family ever since. It features stunning original hardwood floors, picture rails, timber paneled doors and some of the original light fittings.
'Aotea' is ideal for wedding guest accommodation, bridal party preparations or family reunions.
This property is not our home, it is listed exclusively through Stayz .com, so if it isn't already booked, you can always consider it yours every time you need to stay in beautiful inner city Brisbane.
The living space is :
- A large double bedroom with air conditioning, built in wardrobes, a flat screen television and an adjoining sunroom/office. (Queen size bed)
- A second bedroom with air conditioning, built in wardrobes , and a flat screen television. (Double bed)
- A bathroom with shower and heated towel rail.
- A comfortable lounge room with a flat screen television, and split system air conditioner.
- A kitchen with dishwasher, gas cook top, electric oven, refrigerator, microwave and a Nespresso coffee machine.
- A separate dining area adjoining the kitchen.
- A gorgeous professionally landscaped and maintained, tropical outdoor entertaining space with a dining setting that seats 4, 2 comfortable chairs, a BBQ and outdoor lighting. Simply stunning - day or night.
- A covered, but outdoor laundry underneath the back steps of the property with a washing machine and dryer.
- A beautiful green lawn space with a clothesline.
Further details to enhance your experience at 'Aotea'.
We can be there for your arrival to greet you and run through Aotea's' highlights, or if you prefer privacy, everything will be detailed in the property manual available onsite. We are always available to answer any questions leading up to your booking via email. We aim to respond within 24 hours.
Guests can also access the property through an electronic keypad. We will supply the code closer to your arrival.
We live nearby so if anything needs attention, it can be done promptly.
If you are a really organised traveler and would like to do a Coles or Woolworths online grocery order, I will happily accept delivery, unpack your groceries, and put cold goods in the refrigerator, all ready for your arrival.
Would you like to see more of South - East Queensland?
We can arrange for you to be picked up by our fabulous Tour Guide for a day trip if you wish, to explore Dream World, Movie World, Sea World, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Australia Zoo, Mount Tamborine, Maleny, or any other Brisbane attractions. Day trips to world famous Noosa for lunch can also be arranged. POA
Our Neighbourhood
We wouldn't live anywhere else in Brisbane other than New Farm and we are excited to share why we love this suburb so much.
Voted Brisbane's most liveable suburb many times, New Farm is on a historic inner city peninsular only 1.8 kms from the CBD.
In both walking directions from 'Aotea', award winning restaurants and cafes are a mere 5 minutes away.
Further afield within a 5 minute drive, New Farm also boasts the James Street Restaurant precinct, Coles and IGA supermarkets, two cinema complexes, the Powerhouse Theatre, the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, 24 hour gyms, hairdressers, delicious takeaways, and glorious New Farm Park, which hosts a weekly Saturday Farmer's Market and features one of Brisbane's best children's playgrounds.
The adjacent suburbs of Teneriffe , Newstead, and Fortitude Valley are also vibrant and full of clubs, rooftop bars, high end fashion boutiques, homeware stores and restaurants.
Getting Around.
'Aotea' has free on street parking. As we live nearby, we can assure you that we have never had to wait for an Uber or taxi for longer than 5 minutes.
Directly across the road from 'Aotea' is the 196 bus that will take you to The Valley, City and South Bank.
South Bank is located on the southern banks of the Brisbane River, its 17 hectares of lush park lands, world-class eateries, stunning river views and hundreds of delightful events all year round make it the perfect place to relax and unwind.
A 10 minute walk away is the famous Riverwalk walkway, where you can stroll 1.8 km to Brisbane City. For the more energetic, you can hire a City Cycle and ride for kilometres to your heart's content.
A 9 minute walk away is the Sydney Street City Cat terminal that will take you into the city.
You can also catch the CityHopper ferry service.
The CityHopper service allows you to rediscover Brisbane for free with ferries running every 30 minutes between 6am and midnight, seven days a week.
The CityHopper travels along the Brisbane River, stopping at North Quay, South Bank 3, Maritime Museum, Thornton Street, Eagle Street Pier, Holman Street, Dockside and Sydney Street terminals.
As the CityHopper is free, all you need to do is hop on and hop off and enjoy taking in the Brisbane River and city sights.
City Cycles.
Just around the corner in Barker Street, you'll see the Brisbane City Council City Cycle rank. To use City Cycle, subscribe online with a credit or debit card. It's quick and easy! The Brisbane City Cycle website has all the information you need.
Brisbane Explorer
See some of the best of Brisbane in 90 minutes!
Explore the City with a 24 or 48 hour ticket on-board the Brisbane Explorer’s open-top double decker buses.
To experience the charm of Brisbane, you can hop on and hop off at any of the 15 designated stops around the City.
Take a stroll through one of many parks, enjoy superb views of the city or dine in any of Brisbane's cafes or restaurants.
Where can I get-on?
You can hop on and hop off at any of the stops listed below:
1. Post Office Square - Queen Street, opposite the GPO
2. City Hall - Adelaide Street stop 41, outside King George Square
3. Treasury Casino Hotel - William Street, corner of Elizabeth Street CityCat connection
4. Riverside Centre - Eagle Street Pier stop 155, corner Charlotte street CityCat connection
5. Old Windmill - Wickham Terrace, opposite Bartley Street
6. Transit Centre - Roma Street, in front of Police Headquarters
7. Suncorp Stadium - Caxton Street, near Hale Street
8. Regatta Hotel - Coronation Drive, near Land Street CityCat connection
9. Park Road - Coronation Drive, near Park Road
10.Cultural Centre - Grey Street (museum side), near Melbourne Street
11. South Bank (Ferris Wheel) - Grey Street, near Ernest Street CityCat connection
12.Maritime Museum - Vulture Street, near South Brisbane Memorial Park CityCat connection
13. City Lookout, Kangaroo Point - River Terrace, in front of Scout Place
14. Chinatown - Ann Street, near Gipps Street
15. ANZAC Square - Ann Street, opposite Central station
CityCat connection Connect to a CityCat or CityFerry from this location.
Operating hours
Brisbane Explorer tours run every day except Christmas Day, Good Friday and ANZAC Day.
The first tour departs Post Office Square at 9am. The last tour departs at 5.15pm, returning around 6.45pm.
For full timetable and stop information, or to buy tickets, visit the online
or
visitor centres
hotels
travel agents
Your ticket includes a 90 minute tour and is valid for either 24 or 48 hours.
Property manager
Sue Hawkins
Premier Host
Languages
English
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About the area
Brisbane
Located in Brisbane, this apartment is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Roma Street Parkland and South Bank Parklands, while Brisbane Showgrounds and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Suncorp Stadium or The Gabba. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

New Farm, QLD
What's nearby
- Roma Street Parkland - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
- Queen Street Mall - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- The Gabba - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
- Treasury Casino - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
- Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
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Restaurants
- Savour Cafe - 9 min walk
- Death Before Decaf - 7 min walk
- The Shelter Bar - 4 min drive
- Tuppy's - 4 min drive
- New Farm Deli - 10 min walk
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30 Mar 2025
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Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tania A.
22 Mar 2025
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Beautiful little place to stay would definitely recommend
Tania A.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jane S.
12 Jan 2025
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Wonderful Stay in Brisbane
Jane S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
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25 Dec 2024
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Brisbane stay
Nicolette f.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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Storme H.
10 Sept 2024
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Wonderful
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Andreas W.
22 July 2024
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Andreas W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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Stephanie C.
27 Nov 2024
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New farm delight
Stephanie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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Jennifer H.
5 Aug 2024
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Great location, clean and tidy
Jennifer H.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katrina S.
15 May 2023
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Beautiful place!
Katrina S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicole E.
1 Sept 2024
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A little gem
Nicole E.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eric v.
28 May 2024
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Family reunion
Eric v.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H.
21 May 2023
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Great Place to Stay in New Farm
Jennifer H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
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5 Feb 2024
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26 Feb 2023
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Beautiful and comfortable
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10 Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent
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Incredible stay!
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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22 Feb 2023
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22 Dec 2023
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4 July 2023
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About the host
Hosted by Sue Hawkins

My husband Peter and I are passionate about home renovation and traveling the world.
We built our stunning beach house, 'Villa Macleay', 20 years ago and we have decided it is now time to start sharing it with other people. Over the last 2 decades, Villa Macleay has been a haven for our children and now our grandchildren.
Likewise, we are excited to announce that we are also now listing our beautifully renovated, art deco New Farm apartment, 'Aotea'. This Art Deco apartment is too stunning to keep from the growing community and is perfect for business people, visiting families to Brisbane and boarding school parents wanting somewhere more personalised than a hotel when they visit their children for weekends.
We believe in presenting our properties in a style that we would like to stay in ourselves. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
We built our stunning beach house, 'Villa Macleay', 20 years ago and we have decided it is now time to start sharing it with other people. Over the last 2 decades, Villa Macleay has been a haven for our children and now our grandchildren.
Likewise, we are excited to announce that we are also now listing our beautifully renovated, art deco New Farm apartment, 'Aotea'. This Art Deco apartment is too stunning to keep from the growing community and is perfect for business people, visiting families to Brisbane and boarding school parents wanting somewhere more personalised than a hotel when they visit their children for weekends.
We believe in presenting our properties in a style that we would like to stay in ourselves. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
'Aotea' was built as two adjoining flats in the Art - Deco style in 1936 for Mr William Danaher, and has been in the family ever since. It features stunning original hardwood floors, picture rails, timber paneled doors and some of the original light fittings. This property is not our home, it is listed exclusively as a holiday rental, so if it isn't already booked, you can always consider it yours every time you need to stay in beautiful inner city Brisbane.
What makes this property unique
We have added a beautiful relaxed covered courtyard where you can dine, read a book, have a coffee, beer, or glass of wine, and while away the hours.
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