outdoors

Canyon Flyer

One of Australia’s largest guided zipline tours and awesome extreme adventure attraction

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One of Australia’s largest guided zipline tours and awesome extreme adventure attraction

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With its wealth of nature and mild climate, life in Brisbane is best lived outdoors, with hundreds of walks, parks, bike rides, beaches and pools as well as river activities, theme parks and games to choose from below:

Brisbane app

The Brisbane app is a free, fast and convenient way to discover hidden gems, must do experiences and events

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Mini Golf Course

Meadowbrook Golf Club

Get ready to tee off at Logan’s first mini golf course, set in the stunning surrounds of Meadowbrook Golf Club

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Sunshine Coast

TreeTop Challenge Juniors

Australia's largest zipline adventure park just for kids opens this Saturday, June 5 on the Sunshine Coast

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Brisbane's Best Outdoor Fitness Parks

From outdoor gyms with views to Ninja warrior courses, Parkour parks and urban stair climbs, exercise for free in Brisbane

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Spicers Hidden Vale

Mountain Bike Tours

Set on 12,000 privately owned acres in the Scenic Rim these tours are a must for mountain bikers

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Brisbane's Outdoor Table Tennis Tables

Play table tennis in the open air for free at these Brisbane parks with public table tennis tables

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Golf Central BNE

Toptracer Driving Range

Experience golf like never before at Brisbane’s only Toptracer Driving Range, using the most advanced technology

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St Lucia

Guyatt Park Warrior Course

Brisbane's first free outdoor warrior course is in a leafy neighbourhood park beside the Brisbane River

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Kedron

Bradbury Park

Adventure awaits at this fantastic neighbourhood park with an enchanted nature play space & Brisbane's first scooter track

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Burleigh Heads

Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre

The Gold Coast’s only dedicated Aboriginal cultural centre is fully owned and operated by the local Aboriginal community

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around Ipswich

Animal Farms and Wildlife Parks

These wonderful south-east Qld animal farms and wildlife parks are an easy drive from Brisbane, and you can even grab some gourmet goodies while you're there

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Mt Coot-Tha Forest

Spotted Gum Trail

The Spotted Gum Trail is a walking track that connects the Brisbane Botanic Gardens to the Mt Coot-Tha Summit

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Walk Or Cycle

Scarborough To Newport

From Scarborough’s colourful seaside cafe strip, this waterfront walk/cycle winds around the tip of Redcliffe through Casuarina-lined parks

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Brisbane CBD

Urban Stairs of Death

We’ve found some of Brisbane CBD’s best public stairs for you to include in your fitness regime so expect to see your step count really climb

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Mt Coot-Tha

Grey Gum Picnic Area

Grey Gum Picnic Area is a shady picnic spot on the eastern side of Mt Coot-Tha

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Colleges Crossing

Canoe Adventure

This scenic canoe/kayak adventure on the Brisbane River from Colleges Crossing to Joseph Brady Park is a one way distance of approximately 14 km

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Stanthorpe Music & Arts Festival

Stanthorpe Music & Arts Festival is an explosion of live music & art

Dec 4

The Finders Keepers

Don't miss The Finders Keepers 1-day Pop Up Market

Dec 4

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

this year you can enjoy the QAGOMA Christmas Design Market all weekend

Dec 4 & 5

APT 10

Immerse yourself in the most compelling new artwork

Dec 4 - Apr 22

Dreamworld Fun Run

Run through exciting attractions in Dreamworld's fun run.

Dec 5

Stage School Australia

Experience the fun and excitement of performing arts

Dec 7-9

A Very Naughty Christmas

So, you’ve been good this year? Let’s fix that

Dec 9-19

Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Queensland Symphony Orchestra celebrates 75 years

From Dec 9

Santa's Christmas Emporium

a magical festive wonderland, full of fantasy, thrills and more

Dec 9-21

Brickresales

Head along to Brisbane's massive pre-loved LEGO showroom and help build the festive winter village display

BrickResales

MUST DO

Christmas in Storyland

The fairytale tradition of Christmas in Storyland started at Brisbane City Hall in the 1930’s and it lives on at South Bank

Christmas in Storyland

CHRISTMAS GIFT!

PPQ

Give your gifts a personal touch this Christmas with PPQ, providing a range of personalised plate options to choose from

PPQ Plates

DON'T MISS

Van Gogh Alive!

The world's most visited multi-sensory immersive art experience in the world is in Brisbane for a limited time

Van Gogh Alive

MUST SEE

Government House Christmas Lights

The landmark historic house & gardens will be lit up in a magical light show that has become a must-see for Brisbane families

Government House Xmas Lights

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to do Dec 3-5

From Van Gogh, Santa's Emporium & Christmas markets to Brisbane's first rooftop brewery bar, some top things to do

This Weekend Dec 3-5

A Midnight Visit

Brisbane's unearthly, immersive theatre experience in an abandoned Fortitude Valley warehouse has extended to Dec 19

A Midnight Visit

ROSLIE GOURMET MARKET

Christmas Catering and Gifts

Make the most of this festive season with the abundance of Christmas foodie delights, catering and gifts

Christmas at Rosalie Gourmet Market

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