Folded around the bends of the Brisbane River, the inner city is a patchwork of neighborhoods, each with a distinct topography and cultural verve. With a bit of legwork and 48 hours up your sleeve (though you’ll more likely be wearing a T-shirt in these semi-tropical latitudes), you’ll soon coerce the ‘River City’ into revealing its secrets. Walk, jump on a train and catch a ferry: moving between the following five ‘hoods will give you a snapshot of Brisbane’s best assets.