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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:

The Big Pineapple Woombye
Woombye
The Big Pineapple
The iconic 1970's tourist attraction has reopened, so that once again visitors of all ages can experience the heritage-listed landmark
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Pacific Golf Club Carindale
Carindale
Pacific Golf Club
Nestled in the picturesque green Carindale foothills, Pacific Golf Club is the premier destination for golf in all its forms
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Loganholme
Alexander Clark Park
This fantastic park south of Brisbane features a massive 5 metre high koala play tower with a tunnel slide, firepole and climbing wall
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Bradbury Park
Kedron
Bradbury Park
A popular northside park has just been upgraded to include a unique playscape unlike any other in Brisbane
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Roma Street Parkland Spectacle Garden

Best Spring Garden Walks in Brisbane

Springtime sees Brisbane's gardens come to colourful blooming life - here are the best ones to visit
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Child playing in playground, Archerfield Wetlands District Park
Durack
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
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Marsden Golf Driving Range
Marsden
Marsden Golf Driving Range
Recently refurbished with new pro shop facilities, short game area, new balls and protective netting, and lounge seating
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Samford BMX Track, Samford, Queensland, biking, pump track
Samford
Samford BMX Track
Samford now has its very own pump track and it’s proving popular with locals and visitors alike
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Fig Tree Pocket
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Brisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Fig Tree Pocket is a must do experience for tourists and locals alike
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Mt Ngungun Summit Track, Glass House Mountains National Park
Glass House Mountains National Park
Mount Ngungun
Panoramic vistas are yours to savour, with the summit of Mt Ngungun delivering spectacular views, making it well-worth the effort
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Breakfast Creek Green Bridge
Newstead
Breakfast Creek Green Bridge
Feb 10
A new pedestrian and bike bridge spanning Breakfast Creek and connect Lores Bonney Riverwalk with Newstead Park
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Tubflix Brisbane Gold Coast
Brisbane
Tubflix
Enjoy a luxury cinema experience in your own backyard with the ultimate pop-up cinema
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Meadowbrook Mini Golf, Logan
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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TreeTop Challenge Juniors Zipline Adventure Park, Sunshine Coast
North Tamborine
TreeTop Challenge Juniors
Australia's largest zipline adventure park just for kids is set in lush rainforest right on Brisbane's doorstep
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Outdoor exercise locations in Brisbane

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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Mountain Bike Tours, Spicers Hidden Vale
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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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Josephine Wants to Dance

Josephine Wants to Dance

A hilarious musical about self-discovery, ballet, hip-hop and … a kangaroo!
Jul 8 & 9
Knights jousting at Abbey Medieval Festival

Abbey Medieval Festival

Journey back in time at the Abbey Medieval Festival 2025!
Jul 11-13
Dog Man - The Musical

Dog Man - The Musical

Dog Man: The Musical is an epic musical adventure based on the bestselling series from Dav Pilkey
July 09-12
Wuthering Heights

Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever

Dress up in red for a real life re-enactment of the famous Wuthering Heights film clip
Jul 19
Brief Encounter, QPAC

Brief Encounter

Discover one of the greatest romance films of all time in an unforgettable evening of cinema!
July 19
Woman jogging in Jetty2Jetty

Jetty 2 Jetty

Experience Queensland’s most scenic and longest-running fun run
Jul 20
Clancestry artwork

Clancestry 2025

Clancestry returns to QPAC with jam-packed program
Jul 23-Aug 10
Clancestry - The Visitors

Clancestry - The Visitors

The Visitors is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.
Jul 23-26
Clancestry - Wata

Clancestry - Wata

Wata is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.
Jul 31
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Redlands Wellington Point
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Redlands Coast

With the glorious sunshine days of autumn and winter upon us, there's never been a better time to visit the beautiful Redlands Coast
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Redlands Coast
The monster returns to QPAC
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