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Eight Unique Stays Around Brisbane

Updated: May 16, 2025

The most unique places to stay in and around Brisbane, including a giant luxury wine barrel, flower farm, old converted railway carriage, an English village and a glam airstream caravan:

The English Cottage

The English Cottage at the Lisson Grove Boutique Resort is a luxury destination nestled on Tamborine Mountain

The Castle on Tamborine

A unique and exclusive retreat where old world romance meets modern luxury atop Tamborine Mountain.

Tamborine Mountain Flower Farm

A family run flower farm with onsite boutique accommodation where guests can stay and explore the gardens and fields

Mt Nebo Railway Carriage & Chalet

A 1920's vintage Queensland Rail carriage has been charmingly converted into unique accommodation for two

Airstream Caravan Glamping

A unique retro holiday experience with all the modern comforts to be had without leaving Brisbane

Yumeji Japanese Retreat

Yumeji offers its guests a unique encounter with "omotenashi", the cornerstone of Japanese hospitality

Barrel View Luxury Cabins

These giant wine barrels have been converted into luxury state-of-the-art cabins in the heart of wine country

Sunset Heaven Ryokan & Spa

A unique little slice of Japan - a traditional Japanese inn and spa - perched 550m above sea level with sweeping views

Festa Italiana

FESTA ITALIANA back at Howard Smith Wharves across two weekends.

May 29-Jun 1, Jun 5-8

TAXIRIDE ft TTSAR live

TAXIRIDE ft TTSAR live are coming to the Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct

May 30

Winter Fire Pit Experience

Warm up on chilly winter weekends at Sirromet

From May 31

Festival of Horsepower

Get revved up for the Festival of Horsepower

Jun 1-30

Dine BNE City

Dine BNE is back for another season of feasting

Jun 1-30

Brisbane Quarter - Dine BNE City

Brisbane Quarter turns up the flavour with bold dining deals this June.

Jun 1-30

Make Music Month 2025

Make Music Month 2025 celebrates local talent across Moreton Bay this June

Jun 1-30

Education Fair

Queensland’s biggest Education Expo is coming to Nissan Arena

May 31

Dusty the Musical - In Concert

Dusty The Musical - In Concert is the celebration of the extraordinary life of British icon, Dusty Springfield.

Jun 5 - 8

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2025

Don't miss Australia’s boating event of the year! The four-day extravaganza returns to showcase the best in boating innovation, with over 760 boats

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

Sustainable BNE Festival

Formally known as Green Heart Fair, this free, family-and-dog-friendly event at Roma Street Parkland brings together Brisbane’s leading sustainability experts

Sustainable BNE Festival 25

MUST DO

Winter by the Water

With the summer crowds gone, enjoy the serene side of the Gold Coast with Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast’s Winter By The Water package

Winter By the Water Sheraton

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do May 23-25

From Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Frankenstein on stage, Brookfield Show & Farm Gate to City Door markets to a new Indian restaurant, the top things to do this weekend

This Weekend May 23-25

COMING UP

What's on in June in & around Brisbane

From Moreton Bay Pridefest, Comedy at The Butter Factory, a mega career & employment expo and a dedicated arts festival for children to a magical immersive Harry Potter Frobidden Forest experience

What's On in May 2025 around Brisbane