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Best Things to do in Archerfield

Updated: May 21, 2025

The southside suburb of Archerfield, known for its historic art deco airport, is also home to some hidden gems, including a French cafe, a retro style diner, a tiny settlers graveyard and fantastic parklands with nature discovery trails. Here's 7 places worth checking out:

TT Diner

TT Diner is a hidden gem of a retro style diner unlike anything else in Brisbane, found off the beaten track

Archerfield Wetlands District Park

The 4 ha of nature-based parkland features a large adventure play space and water play area, a youth hub with basketball court

Jean Claude Cafe

Jean Claude is a delightful cafe with a French twist located at Archerfield airport overlooking God’s Acre

God's Acre

This tiny speck of a burial ground was started as a family plot after a tragedy in 1869.

Wetlands Discovery Trail

This new three kilometre trail in Archerfield Wetlands is perfect for exploring, biking, or bird watching

Coffeesmiths Espresso

Coffeesmiths Espresso is a hole-in-the-wall café found in an old shopping strip on the corner of Granard and Beatty Roads

Archerfield Airport

Brisbane’s second airport, located 11km south of the CBD and once the home of QANTAS, Ansett and TAA, has a history dating back to 1855.

Looking to discover more hidden gems of Brisbane, check out our Guide to Brisbane Suburbs HERE! Happy exploring!

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