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Best Spring Garden Walks in Brisbane

Updated: Sep 05, 2025

Springtime sees Brisbane's gardens come to colourful blooming life, from the beautiful flower beds in the City and Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens and Roma Street Parkland's Spectacle Garden (a must-visit) to the famous rose gardens at New Farm Park:

Roma Street Parkland

In springtime the Spectacle Garden is abloom with stunning flower and garden beds, with accessible pathways

City Botanic Gardens

Hugging the river, these splendid gardens have had a continuous horticultural history for 150+ years and are

Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

Japanese gardens inside Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens in Toowong

It’s possible to happily pass an hour or a day within the 56-hectare subtropical expanse that is Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens

New Farm Park

The city’s grandest century old park has rose gardens, rotunda, massive fig tree playground and more

And if you drive further afield you'll find the best spring gardens in south east Queensland, as Toowoomba's Queens Park and Laurel Bank are in full beautiful bloom for the upcoming Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers:

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2025

Celebrating 76 years, Toowoomba’s iconic carnival is back with an amazing line-up of floral displays, foodie experiences and

Christmas Made Local Market

This year’s Christmas Made Local Market promises to be one of the biggest yet

Nov 15-16

Camerata: Celestial Baroque Concert Hall, QPAC

Camerata: Celestial Choral Baroque

Camerata unites with one of Australia’s newest Brisbane-based choirs

Nov 20

The Enchanted Garden

Brisbane’s Enchanted Garden is back at Roma Street Parkland this Christmas

Nov 21 - Dec 20

JAWS In Concert

Celebrating 50 years since the film’s original release, JAWS returns to the big screen

Nov 22

Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose

Powerful stories of community, culture and Country come alive

From Nov 22

Christmas on Cribb

Milton Markets are hosting a mega Xmas twilight market

Nov 22

Maybe It's Only Us

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Nov 27 - Dec 7

A Night at the Museum

A Night at the Museum is a fantastic evening of discovery and fun for all ages

Nov 28

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

The QAGOMA Store’s beloved Christmas Design Market is back and bigger than ever this year

Nov 29-30

Ten Best Restaurants with a View

From sparkling riverfront rooftops to breezy mountain lookouts, Brisbane is home to a host of stunning dining spots where the food is as impressive as the view. Here's 10 of the best

10 Best Restaurants with a View

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Christmas Day Dining

Looking for somewhere special to dine on Christmas Day? The Star Brisbane is putting on a festive celebration like no other, with a fantastic selection of Christmas lunch and dinner options to suit everyone

Christmas Day Dining The Star Brisbane

COMING UP

What's On in December In & Around Brisbane

From festive concerts, classic ballet, Xmas comedy, stunning art exhibition & Christmas dining to a Tony-award winning musical, what's on in December in and around Brisbane:

What's On in December in Brisbane

MUST DO ROAD TRIP

Lockyer Valley - Farm Fresh Fun

The Lockyer Valley's rolling hills, local markets and paddock to plate country cafes, make for a scenic, leisurely drive, less than two hours from Brisbane

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MUST DO HOLIDAY DEAL

Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Stay 2+ nights in BIG4's motel rooms and enjoy $10 dining dollars per guest, per day in their café – breakfast, brunch, sunset drink, you choose!

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

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