Top Things to Do in Brisbane Australia
If you are planning a trip to Brisbane Australia and looking for the best things to do, see, and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Brisbane is located in Queensland along the gorgeous Gold Coast. Brisbane is the third-largest city in Australia. It is known for its picture-perfect bridge, manmade lagoon, pedestrian-only shopping street, and koala bears. Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Brisbane bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Brisbane trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Things to Do in and Around Brisbane Australia
Climb the Story Bridge
Go for a swim in the Southbank Lagoon
Take a photo with a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Shop for souvenirs at Queen Street Mall
Check out the view from the top of Mount Coot-Tha
Cruise down the Brisbane River and enjoy the city views
Enjoy high tea at the Brisbane Parliament House
Ride a bike along the city river loop
Enjoy rooftop cocktails with a view at Elixir Rooftop Bar, The Pullman, or Eleven
Take a walk on the promenade and take a selfie with the Brisbane sign
Shop the boutiques of the Valley Laneways (Winn Lane, California Lane, and Bakery Lane)
Learn about Queensland at the Queensland Museum
Look down on King George Square from the City Hall Tower
Head to Eagle Street Pier for happy hour
Check out the city view from Kangaroo Point
Have a picnic and play croquet at New Farm Park
Read the quotes about Brisbane on the Albert Street Literary Trail
Take the XXXX Beer Brewery Tour
Spend a day sipping wine on the Somerset Valley Wine Trail
Stroll through the City Botanic Gardens
Photograph the Nepalese Peace Pagoda
Check out the street art in Fortitude Valley (Brunswick Street to James Street)
Go for a swim in the Wynnum Wading Pool
Check out the Brisbane Arcade’s glass roof
Grab dinner at the Eat Streets Market
Wander through the South Bank Rainforest Walk boardwalks
Photograph the Story Bridge from the Eagle Street Pier
Spend the day at the Australia Zoo, made famous by Steve Irwin
Ride the Brisbane Wheel
Explore Brisbane’s Public Art Trail
Kayak on the Brisbane River or Manly Harbour
Watch a rugby match then have dinner on Caxton Street
Browse the local crafts at the Southbank Collective Markets
Check out the contemporary Asian and Pacific art at the Gallery of Modern Art
Watch the sunset over the city from Wilson’s Lookout
Enjoy panoramic city views from above at Skypoint Observation Deck
Book SkyClimb, Australia’s highest external building climb
Abseil down the cliffs of Kangaroo Point or in the Glass Mountains
Eat prawns and Moreton Bay Bug (similar to lobster)
Experience Aboriginal culture at Spirits of the Red Sand
Drive the scenic rim and enjoy the views
Spend a night out on Brunswick Street, Brisbane’s entertainment district
Explore the history of Brisbane on the City Centre Heritage Trail
Take a walk through the fern gully at Roma Street Parkland
Visit the historic village of Old Petrie Town
Scuba dive the HMAS Brisbane wreck
Check out the Queenslander homes in Paddington
Go for a laneway bar crawl through the city
Take the treetop walk at Mount Tamborine
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk, Tamborine Mountain
Check the Brisbane Australia Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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