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50 Things to Do in Brisbane Australia, Bucket List Experiences

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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 Valleys 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

Be sure to check the Brisbane Australia Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.

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