Brisbane Attractions

Top Things to Do in Brisbane, Australia

Things to Do in Brisbane


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Top Attractions in Brisbane

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What travellers are saying

  • Sarah C
    Ashtead, UK1,290 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's well worth sending a couple of hours along the South Bank, there's so much to see, mock beaches, art galleries, bridges, city vista, people watching...
    Written 29 February 2024
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  • need2trvl
    Miamisburg, OH471 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had gone to the wildlife Sydney Zoo. In Queensland people are unable to touch or hold a koala due to the fires. Understandably, there are concerns about any type of virus or health conditions passed on to the fragile koala. The Lone pine sanctuary exhibits animals native to Australia. The queen of course is the koala. Make sure and clarify whether you are getting a photo holding the koala or standing near the koala. The holding the koala will be much more professional photos versus standing near the koala. We spent about 3 hours there. Lone pine also has a great way to see kangaroos and feed them. You basically walk through their pen. It was so enjoyable. Make sure you don't have very nice shoes on ! Very walkable. The cafe was so so. . They did not have the staff and you had to really wait for food. Not much of a selection. Very happy we went here. This is really the best place to see native animals.
    Written 14 March 2024
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  • LarrySylvia
    Buderim, Australia22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My wife developed a limp, so couldn't walk around Brisbane, Instead we took a City Cat cruise from North Quay to Hamilton and back. A wonderful trip made even more enjoyable by the friendly and helpful crew.
    Written 29 January 2024
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  • Youweedog
    Dundee, UK12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We only did it cause our hotel was 5 min walk. So glad we did. The tour guide Josh was great. So many interesting facts and nice 3 beers to round it off.
    Written 4 February 2024
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  • WelshSaraH89
    Blackwood, UK7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful views of the city from afar, a lovely looking cafe to have lunch at, we didn't have anything there but seemed busy. We got an uber up but found out there was a bus that goes there too so got that back down.
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • KBofLB
    Littleborough, UK562 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I visited Roma Street Parkland on a visit to Brisbane some ten years ago. I enjoyed that visit, but I noted on this occasion that there has been significant development in the meantime. The formal flower beds have been increased in size and looked wonderful. I was particularly impressed by the rainforest area and its colony of flying foxes. I managed to avoid treading on any of the abundant eastern water dragons!
    This is an essential site for visitors to Brisbane to include on their itinerary.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Damon
    London, UK39 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well cared for and wide selection of plants and trees located near the look out point for Brisbane city. There was free parking and a cafe for convenience. Also, as a bonus, Brisbane’s Planetarium is located next to the parking area.
    Written 9 March 2024
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  • ItchyFeet
    Camarillo, CA7,752 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We got tickets and rode the city cat up to the Hamilton turnaround spot and back to South Banks Park area. It was nice to write the boat as the sun was setting and see the city lights coming on. Also, once you get out of the city area and the sun has start to see thousands of bats coming into the city to settle for the night as they fly across the river. We bought a ticket for $20 Australian, which is a two hour window to ride the boat.
    Written 29 October 2023
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  • EamonBessbrook
    Belfast, UK13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Class service, but when we went to land at the Dock Side, the driver did a Star Wars skit over the tannoy about arriving at the Dark Side... he had the place in stitches, it was one of the funniest things I every heard. Every passenger left with a smile on their face. Awesome :-)
    Written 10 March 2024
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  • Chris F
    Slaithwaite, UK495 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A very nice place to take a stroll in the middle of Brisbane. The gardens are well maintained and the is a lovely cafe in the middle of the gardens. The only negative is that some of the signage is a little misleading and could be better.
    Written 28 December 2023
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  • Damon
    London, UK39 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Attended the eX de Medici exhibition, great artwork and creativity. Entertainment was well organized and catered for.
    Written 10 March 2024
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  • Zuzana O
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing experience all around. I ended up having a private guided tour with Stefanie as no one else booked for the time slot and I can't recommend her enough! Very friendly and joyful with undeniable passion for opals. I had no prior knowledge but she can go as scientific as you'd like! She even told me a bit about aboriginal myths related to opals. If you go during a weekday you can also watch the on-site jeweller at work. Highly recommend.
    Written 17 March 2024
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