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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:

Playground equipment in Robelle Domain Park
Springfield Lakes
Robelle Domain
Putting new meaning to the word green space, master-planned Robelle Domain is a sprawling 24ha expanse that is the jewel in the crown of Springfield Central Parklands.
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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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Roma Street Parkland Brisbane
Cbd
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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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, waterholes and paperbark forests
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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

Clancestry - Wata

Clancestry - Wata

Wata is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.
Jul 31
Model leaning from car window GreazeFest

GreazeFest 2025

GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!
Aug 1-3
Clancestry - Illume

Clancestry - Illume

Illume is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection
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Pony Ride at Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races

Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races

Experience a day of family-friendly fun at the annual Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races.
Aug 2
Clancestry - Electric Fields

Clancestry - Electric Fields

Electric Fields & the Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform as part of Clancestry
Aug 2
Kate Ceberano

On The Green

Kate Ceberano will headline Clayfield College’s On the Green in August
Aug 3
Circa & The Art of Fugue

Circa & The Art of Fugue

Circa will reimagine Bach’s most complex masterpiece The Art of Fugue.
Aug 5
man space map

Explorers - The Age of Discovery With James May

A landmark live theatre show bringing to life the stories of explorers.
Aug 7
Lior & Westlake

Lior & Westlake

Australian composer Nigel Westlake and Lior come together for 2 stirring performances
Aug 9
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Sunset at Moreton-Bay-Food-Wine-Festival
COMING UP

What's On in August in Brisbane

From a mega food & wine festival, CLANCESTRY, a bacon fest, decadent cabaret and Greazefest, the top things to do around Brisbane in August:
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Wjat's on in August
Sokyo plate of food
EDITOR'S DINING PICK

Sokyo

Renowned for its traditional Japanese cooking techniques, Sokyo delivers unexpected twists to the dining experience, where ritual meets art
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Sokyo
Family at cafe BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Resort
MUST DO FAMILY HOLIDAY

Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Wake up to comfort, style, and a delicious breakfast with BIG4's Bed and Breakfast package! Whether it's a romantic escape, family fun, or a solo recharge, it's the perfect way to unwind
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BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
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