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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:

Cyclist on e-bike crossing rail bridge overlooking lush countryside
Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek

Northern Rivers Rail Trail

Northern Rivers Rail Trail's Tweed section is the ultimate day trip destination from Brisbane or the Gold Coast
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Brisbane Jetski Adventure Tours
Trident Jetskis have launched their Brisbane operation at Rivergate Marina (beneath the Gateway Bridge), with two epic guided experiences
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Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane
Pack your basket, grab a rug and jump in the car - here are 8 of the best picnic spots in Brisbane
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Story Bridge Adventure Climb
A climb to the summit of Brisbane's most iconic landmark should be on everyone's bucket list
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Story Bridge Accessible Climb
Story Bridge Adventure Climb
Accessible Bridge Climb
Story Bridge Adventure Climb has launched the world's first wheelchair-accessible bridge climb
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Brisbane's Best Laneways

Venture off the beaten track and explore the City's hidden gems with this list of Brisbane's Best Laneways
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Aerial view of Mt Gravatt Mini Golf
Mt Gravatt Showgrounds
Mt Gravatt Mini Golf
Mt Gravatt Mini Golf is the perfect venue for a fun-filled family day out with a variety of exciting activities for all ages
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Victoria Park
Sip & Swing at Toptracer
Get ready to elevate your golf game like never before with Toptracer at Victoria Park Driving Range!
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Covered walkway at The Landing Queens Wharf
Queens Wharf
The Landing
A riverfront public green space in Brisbane CBD, connecting with Queens Wharf Plaza, the Mangrove Walk and Waterline Park.
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Neville Bonner Bridge
South Brisbane
Neville Bonner Bridge
The Neville Bonner Bridge is a pedestrian bridge that links both sides of the Brisbane River from Queen's Wharf to South Bank arts and cultural precinct
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people swimming in Wynnum Wading Pool in summer.
Wynnum
Wynnum Wading Pool
This giant sandy-floored wading pool was a Great Depression government project that still benefits the community
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People swimming in Rocky Hole Mt Mee
Mt Mee
Rocky Hole
Rocky Hole is an idyllic series of bush rock pools in the Mt Mee section of D’Aguilar National Park, that makes a great natural swimming spot on a hot summer’s day
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Nathan
Toohey Forest Reserve
Toohey Forest is remarkable for the fact that at only 10km from the CBD, here is a 260 ha preserved sample of the forest vegetation that once covered most of Brisbane.
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Flinders Peak

11 Great SEQ Hikes

From the mountains to the sea, here's 11 great day hikes in South East Queensland
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City views from Whites Hill Reserve Camp Hill
Camp Hill
Whites Hill Reserve
Walkers have a choice between the 1km Whites Hill circuit or the 2km Sankey’s Mountain circuit, both through open eucalypt forest and both relatively easy grade and suitable for strollers.
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Brisbane's Best lookouts

Brisbane's Best Lookouts

If there’s one thing that Brisbane does undeniably well, it’s views and lookouts. By views, we’re not talking about the kind that you get from Centrepoint needles and Grollo towers
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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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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
Best Of Brisbane

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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