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Looking for things to do in Brisbane? Queensland's capital strikes a nice balance between the bustle of the bigger capitals, with less overall crowding and typically sunnier weather to boot. Dissected by its signature Brisbane River and with Moreton Bay just nearby, the city thus offers plenty of aquatic-oriented experiences and boasts a range of cruises, activities such as kayaking, and other outdoor attractions for visitors to enjoy. Make the most of your time in Brisbane city and escape your hotel with a day tour to the ocean and Tangalooma, climb the city's iconic Story Bridge, cuddle a Koala at the ever-popular Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, and much more.
Within the city itself, the Brisbane CBD is a fantastic shopping destination with great restaurants, or make your way to the Brisbane markets for farmers produce and handicrafts. Cosmopolitan, vibrant and full of culture - that's Brisbane. Browse the best Brisbane experiences below to book YOUR ideal QLD adventure online today.
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Brisbane Story Bridge Adventure Climb
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
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Brisbane City Lights Dinner Cruise
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The Wheel of Brisbane
Go Karting at Kingston Park Raceway
Australia Zoo Tour including Entry
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Rock Climbing in Brisbane
Moreton Island Full Day Tours from Brisbane
Brisbane Skydiving
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Moreton Island Dolphin Tours with Snorkelling
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Tangalooma Island Resort Whale Watching Cruises
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and River Cruise Package
Tangalooma Island Resort Day Tour from Brisbane
Movie World Tour including Entry
Brisbane Whale Watching Cruises
Stand Up Paddle Board Adventure
Tangalooma Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises
Brisbane Hot Air Ballooning
Brisbane Full Day Sightseeing Tour including River Cruise
Australia Zoo
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Brisbane City Morning Sightseeing Tour
Brisbane Kayaking Tours & Dinner Packages
Abseiling in Brisbane City
Great Barrier Reef 3 Day Tour from Brisbane
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Surfers Paradise Scenic Helicopter Flight from Brisbane
XXXX Ale House and Brewery Tour
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The Workshops Rail Museum
Brisbane Lunch Cruises
OReillys and Lamingtons National Park Tour from Brisbane
Self Drive Tangalooma Day Trip including Activities
Gold Coast Theme Park and Brisbane Airport Transport Package
Brisbane Airport Arrival Transfer
Sirromet Winery Scenic Helicopter Flight
Moreton Island Scuba Diving with optional Brisbane Transfers
Brisbane Airport to Sunshine Coast Hotels Arrival Transfer
Brisbane River Cruises
Eumundi Markets Noosa and Sunshine Coast Hinterland Tour departing Brisbane
Tangalooma Island Day Trip including Activities and Transfers from Brisbane
Dreamworld Tour including Entry from Brisbane
Brisbane Airport Train and Transfer to Gold Coast Hotels
Bee Gees Way
Brisbane City Afternoon Tour including Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Gold Coast City Sightseeing Tour including Crab Catching Cruise
Australia Multi City Attraction Pass
Lady Elliot Island Day Trip with Flights from Brisbane
Moreton Island Scenic Helicopter Flight
Fraser Island Overnight 4WD Tour from Brisbane
Brisbane High Tea Cruise
Noosa and Sunshine Coast Hinterland Tour departing Brisbane
Tangalooma and Moreton Island Dolphin Feeding Adventure
Moreton Island 2 Day Tour from Brisbane
Brisbane Airport to Gold Coast Hotels Arrival Transfer
Brisbane City Twilight Scenic Helicopter Flight
The Queensland Art Gallery
Stradbroke Island Scenic Helicopter Flight
Horse Carriage Winery and Brewery Tour
WATT Restaurant Lunch and Dinner Packages
The Mt Coot Tha Lookout
Jan Powers Farmers Markets
South Bank Parklands
Top 10 Things to do in - Brisbane and surrounds
South Bank Parklands
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Cultural Attractions
#2
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
#3
Brisbane Story Bridge Climb
#4
Riverlife Adventures
#5
Workshops Rail Museum
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Adventure Moreton Island
#7
Kookaburra River Queens
#8
Whale Watching
#9
Cycling
#101. Spend time at the South Bank Parklands
Location:Stanley Street Plaza, South Bank
South Bank has a pleasant overall atmosphere that blends views of the Brisbane River, the Cultural Centre above, the Wheel of Brisbane and plenty of expansive grassed and shaded areas. Modern, extremely well-maintained and lined with trendy cafes, restaurants, surrounding parks and an artificial beach, this is a great place to unwind and relax and maybe even swim. It’s spacious, it’s clean, and above all, the majority of South Bank’s entertainment on offer is entirely free (aside from parking). With plenty of BBQ areas, lagoons to swim in and biking tracks, you can easily spend a few hours at South Bank if you want to get the most out of its offerings.
2. Enjoy the Museums and Galleries at Brisbane's Cultural Centre
Location:Grey St, South Bank
South Bank's waterfront area provides a number of opportunities to get your cultural fix, playing host to various art galleries, museums and exhibits all within some pleasantly clean and modern surrounds. The Queensland Cultural Centre allows you to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and is an excellent example of a city providing locals and visitors alike with an easy-to-access dose of historical exhibits, art and more.
3. Cuddle a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Location:708 Jesmond Rd, Fig Tree Pocket
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary which lies just to the north of Brisbaneâs CBD, is known as the original home of the koalas with the first and largest koala sanctuary in the world. Set amongst beautiful natural bushland, Lone Pine is far more of a literal sanctuary than manufactured commercial zoo. Due to Queensland law being the only state in Australia that allows you to cuddle a koala, youâll be able to come away with a photograph of your encounter.
4. Climb the Brisbane Story Bridge
Location:170 Main St, Kangaroo Point
One of Brisbane’s most obvious and distinctive landmarks, the Story Bridge goes a long way to adding its own sense of character to the city. Lasting roughly 2.5 hours, the journey up and back down the bridge is long without being overly tiring, and it also happens to be good value for money – particularly when compared to the other bridge climbs on offer. During the climb, you’ll be provided with all gear necessary for the experience and have everything well explained in terms of safety and what to expect.
5. Have an adventure with Riverlife
Location:Naval Stores, Kangaroo Point
If the likes of abseiling, rock climbing, kayaking and more pique your interest, be sure to pay a visit to Riverlife situated at Brisbane’s Kangaroo Point. Located within Brisbane’s historic Naval Stores, Riverlife features a mixture of scheduled tour-based activities as well as equipment hire for a range of outdoor entertainment. Riverlife is another shining example of Brisbane’s emphasis on experiencing the outdoors and what the city has to offer rather than just being a passive observer.
6. Visit the Workshops Rail Museum
Location:North St, North Ipswich
Located in Ipswich around 40 minutes’ drive outside Brisbane City, the Workshops Rail Museum is one of the best attractions in the greater South East QLD area for kids. It serves as an extremely hands-on exhibit that highlights the history and contribution that rail has made to the development of Queensland and Australia as a whole. The museum puts a lot of effort into making things as interactive as possible, in order to not only entertain but also educate kids (and adults as well) without them getting bored or distracted.
7. Tour with Adventure Moreton Island
Location:Tangalooma Island Resort, Moreton Island
While it’s an exceedingly popular destination for Brisbane locals to kick back and laze the day away in the sun, operator Adventure Moreton Island take things in the other direction and if you’re looking for some upbeat fun in the sun whether on the sand or in the water, this is the place to start. Based out of Tangalooma Island Resort they’re a friendly and energetic bunch that have an array of flexible activity packages that provide plenty of entertainment.
8. Cruise the river with Kookaburra River Queens
Location:45 Eagle St, Brisbane CBD
Brisbane wouldn’t be Brisbane without its iconic river, which was a large reason for the city being settled in the first place and continues to this day to serve as a focal point for many of the city’s activities and attractions. In short, you haven’t truly experienced Brisbane unless you’ve seen the city from the vantage point of the water, and one of the more unique and tranquil ways for doing so is offered by Kookaburra River Queens.
9. Go whale watching
Location:133-137 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe
Brisbane offers a great opportunity to get out and see the gentle giants of the ocean during the annual whale migration season. Trips from Brisbane are great as the calm waters of the adjacent Moreton Bay offer a place for the Humpbacks and Southern Rights to rest and tend to their young. Brisbane’s whale watching season takes place between June and November each year, and operator Brisbane Whale Watching provides eager participants with the chance to head out on the water and see the most surface-active of all whales.
10. Explore the city by bike
Location:Various locations
One of the core reasons Brisbane is such an enjoyable city to spend time in is that it lacks the hemmed-in feeling many other capitals around the world tend to have. Ideal for getting around the city, cycling offers a relaxed, family-friendly and healthy way to take in Queensland’s capital. This is augmented by the city’s comprehensive CityCycle system that allows for the public rental of bikes from a number of terminals dotted around the city.