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Best Things To Do In Rocklea

Updated: Jun 20, 2023

Brisbane's industrial south-side suburb of Rocklea is something of a sleeper, known chiefly for the iconic Brisbane Markets. Yet there are some hidden gems including a funky cafe to be found amongst the leafy pockets of interwar cottages and even a Russian Orthodox church with an interesting history.

Sundays Cafe

Housed in an old corner store opposite the Rocklea Train Station, Sundays is owned by a group behind some of Brisbane's best cafe and makes a worthy whistle stop for brunch and a top cup of coffee... more

Oxley Common

This vast green rural expanse looks like it was beamed in from the country and is home to sheep, a water bird habitat, wetland, picnic shelters, creek, several walking tracks and off-leash dog park...more 

Brisbane Flower Market

Brisbane's biggest flower market is the go-to for year-round fresh flowers for every occasion, open to the public six days a week at Brisbane Markets complex ... more

Saturday Fresh Market

One of Brisbane's best weekend markets located at Brisbane Marketplace is a mega bazaar of fruit, veges, meats, deli items & street food stalls (followed by the Sunday Discovery for treasure hunters)...more

Relove Oxley

Relove Oxley

This funky Aladdin’s cave of vintage, antique and retro furniture, homewares, bric-a-brac and fashion with quaint in-house coffee lounge in an old Oxley warehouse on the border of Rocklea ... more

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!
Illume is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection
Experience a day of family-friendly fun at the annual Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races.
Electric Fields & the Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform as part of Clancestry
Kate Ceberano will headline Clayfield College’s On the Green in August
Circa will reimagine Bach’s most complex masterpiece The Art of Fugue.
A landmark live theatre show bringing to life the stories of explorers.
Australian composer Nigel Westlake and Lior come together for 2 stirring performances
Get ready, Brisbane — The Paramour Cabaret is bringing its big top of debauchery to town!
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What's On in August in Brisbane

From a mega food & wine festival, CLANCESTRY, a bacon fest, decadent cabaret and Greazefest, the top things to do around Brisbane in August:
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EDITOR'S DINING PICK

Sokyo

Renowned for its traditional Japanese cooking techniques, Sokyo delivers unexpected twists to the dining experience, where ritual meets art
Sokyo
MUST DO FAMILY HOLIDAY

Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Wake up to comfort, style, and a delicious breakfast with BIG4's Bed and Breakfast package! Whether it's a romantic escape, family fun, or a solo recharge, it's the perfect way to unwind
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La Boite's new high octane comedy
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