Why We Love the “Brown Snake”
02/02/2026
Our affectionate (if slightly unappealing) name for the Brisbane River. If you hear a local talking about “the Snake,” don’t panic—they aren’t talking about a python in the backyard. The Brown Snake is our beloved Brisbane River. Why brown? Because it’s a tidal estuary that kicks up sediment, giving it that distinct “milky tea” hue. […]