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Brisbane Jetski Adventure Tours

Experience Brisbane and the bay a whole new way with Trident Jetskis, offering two epic guided experiences designed to showcase the city’s river and bay from the water

Read On Brisbane Jetski Adventure Tours

Experience Brisbane and the bay a whole new way with Trident Jetskis, offering two epic guided experiences designed to showcase the city’s river and bay from the water

Read On Brisbane Jetski Adventure Tours

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:

Large steel boulder in Rocks Riverside Park
Seventeen Mile Rocks
Rocks Riverside Park
The cement works adjacent to the entrance at first seem incongruous to this superb green expanse bordered by a hill of towering gums
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Spectacle Garden at Roma Street Parkland
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Roma Street Parkland
This subtropical wonderland, the largest of its kind in the world, sprang to life in 2001 on the site of the former Roma St railway goods yards
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Sherwood Aboretum, Brisbane
Sherwood
Sherwood Arboretum
These beautiful gardens sprawl along the river and were established in the early 1920s. They are unique in that they contain 1,000+ species of almost entirely native flora
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Mt Coot-tha
Simpson Falls Picnic Area
Tucked well into the bush at the foot of Mt Coot-tha and yet only a short drive from the city, Simpson Falls provides an idyllic gum-shaded expanse of green
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Large tree in Anzac Park and children's playground
Toowong
Anzac Park
A rolling expanse of hills form the setting for this scenic park which is large enough to have a circuit road loop through it.
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Row of jacaranda trees in TC Beirne Park Hendra
Hendra
TC Beirne Park
This Federation-style park, once part of the grounds of famed Irish retailer TC Beirne’s Victorian villa, has to be Brisbane’s prettiest green public space.
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Playground at summit of Teneriffe Park
Teneriffe
Teneriffe Park
Hidden away atop Teneriffe’s highest (44m) hill is this charming little green domain, overlooking nineteenth century cottage chimneys
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Kids playground and beach next to the sea looking out to islands on Moreton Bay.
Victoria Pt
Wh Yeo Park
One of the few waterfront bayside parks with a sandy beach suitable for paddling, WH Yeo is a lovely flat stretch of green with views
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Jacarada tree in bloom in Wilson Outlook Reserve park overlooking story bridge at sunrise in New Farm.
New Farm
Wilson Outlook Reserve
This little stretch of green on the precipice of rocky cliffs carved by an ex-quarry and framed by the Story Bridge is one of Brisbane’s secret parks
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Yeronga Memorial Park at sunrise
Yeronga
Yeronga Memorial Park
Few who visit this impressive stately park with its woodlands and memorial paths would realise that it’s one of the oldest in Brisbane.
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Cyclist on Rocks Riverside bikeway
Bikeway
Mt Coot-tha Rocks Riverside
This ride via the Western Freeway bike path begins at the beautiful sub-tropical Botanic Gardens and ends at the southwest’s showcase riverfront parklands.
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Cyclist on dirt track in Daisy Hill Conservation Park surrounded by bush
Bikeway
Daisy Hill Conservation Park
A labyrinth of dirt trails cuts through this lovely gum-forested koala reserve, with three circuits of varying lengths open to horse and bike riders.
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Boondall Wetlands paperbark forest and cycle path
Bikeway
Boondall Wetlands
This spectacular ride through Boondall Wetlands is a 7-8km foray into the terrestrial world of marshland, casuarina woodlands, mangrove grottoes
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People on Suttons Beach in summer
Redcliffe
Suttons Beach
A little strip of patrolled sand, Suttons Beach is one of the best swimming beaches on the peninsula
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Woman lying on Streets Beach looking at speed boad on Brisbane River and mangroves.
South Bank
Streets Beach
The perfect antidote to the corporate bustle of the CBD across the river, Streets Beach has something of the surreal about it
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Scarborough Beach, park lawn and norfolk pine trees
Scarborough
Scarborough Beach
Of the string of little bay beaches that line the Redcliffe Peninsula, Scarborough on the far northern tip would have to be the prettiest.
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Camerata: Celestial Baroque Concert Hall, QPAC

Camerata: Celestial Choral Baroque

Camerata unites with one of Australia’s newest Brisbane-based choirs
Nov 20
Lit up trees and path at The Enchanted Garden

The Enchanted Garden

Brisbane’s Enchanted Garden is back at Roma Street Parkland this Christmas
Nov 21 - Dec 20
Shark scene in JAWS

JAWS In Concert

Celebrating 50 years since the film’s original release, JAWS returns to the big screen
Nov 22
Three First Nations women wearing fashions by First Nations designers at Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose

Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose

Powerful stories of community, culture and Country come alive
From Nov 22
Aerial view of Milton Xmas Markets

Christmas on Cribb

Milton Markets are hosting a mega Xmas twilight market
Nov 22
Circus performer Flipside Circus

Maybe It's Only Us

When everything falls apart, what holds us together?
Nov 27 - Dec 7
Outside of Queensland Museum by night

A Night at the Museum

A Night at the Museum is a fantastic evening of discovery and fun for all ages
Nov 28
People browsing stalls QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

The QAGOMA Store’s beloved Christmas Design Market is back and bigger than ever this year
Nov 29-30
Santa between carriages at QPSR

Twilight Santa Train

All aboard the Twilight Christmas Train, with heritage carriages
Nov 29
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Window seating at Supernormal
EDITOR'S PICK

Ten Best Restaurants with a View

From sparkling riverfront rooftops to breezy mountain lookouts, Brisbane is home to a host of stunning dining spots where the food is as impressive as the view. Here's 10 of the best
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10 Best Restaurants with a View
Turkey on table
MUST DO

Christmas Day Dining

Looking for somewhere special to dine on Christmas Day? The Star Brisbane is putting on a festive celebration like no other, with a fantastic selection of Christmas lunch and dinner options to suit everyone
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Christmas Day Dining The Star Brisbane
Lighting of Christmas Tree Brisbane
COMING UP

What's On in December In & Around Brisbane

From festive concerts, classic ballet, Xmas comedy, stunning art exhibition & Christmas dining to a Tony-award winning musical, what's on in December in and around Brisbane:
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What's On in December in Brisbane
Lockyer Valley Road Trip
MUST DO ROAD TRIP

Lockyer Valley - Farm Fresh Fun

The Lockyer Valley's rolling hills, local markets and paddock to plate country cafes, make for a scenic, leisurely drive, less than two hours from Brisbane
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7 Must Do Queensland Country Drives
Motel Room at BIG4 Gold Coast
MUST DO HOLIDAY DEAL

Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Stay 2+ nights in BIG4's motel rooms and enjoy $10 dining dollars per guest, per day in their café – breakfast, brunch, sunset drink, you choose!
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BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
The Summit Restaurant
BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs
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Best Restaurants in Brisbane
The Gatsby Bar
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Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars
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Best Bars in Brisbane
Queensland Ballet's favourite festive tradition returns
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