Brisbane ‘mini Segways’

This item appears on page 61 of the January 2015 issue.

In Brisbane, Australia, visitors may take escorted rides/tours on X-WINGs, 2-wheeled conveyances much like mini Segways. Rides of 15 minutes (AUD25, or near $22), 30 minutes (AUD55, $49) and 60 minutes (AUD99, $88) operate Wed.-Sun. hourly from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Reservations recommended.

The route follows the South Bank Parklands along the Brisbane River. X-WING (phone +61 0419 000 575, http://xwing.com.au).