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Best Day Trips to Brisbane's Bayside

Updated: Aug 08, 2026

Take time out to discover Brisbane's beautiful bayside villages and beaches, from Scarborough down to Cleveland, with these 6 great day trips:

Day Tripping In Redcliffe

Redcliffe is enjoying a renaissance, thanks to a world famous pop group and the rediscovery of its natural charms

Day Tripping In Cleveland

A selection of some of the best things to do and sights to see on a day trip to Cleveland.

Scarborough In A Day

Scarborough Beach and park by the sea surrounded by Norfolk Pine trees

At the northern tip of the Redcliffe peninsula the picturesque seaside village of Scarborough is a destination well worth traveling the extra mile for.

Historic Sandgate is one of Brisbane’s most picturesque seaside villages and one that has been enjoyed by day trippers for over 130 years.

Wynnum's summer temperatures may be several degrees cooler than Brisbane central but there are plenty more reasons to visit this charming seaside village.

Day Tripping In Raby Bay

There’s something for everyone, including families with children and dogs - on a day trip to Cleveland’s Raby Bay

The Music And Life of Barbra Streisand

Celebrate the timeless music of Barbra Streisand in a dazzling new concert event starring Melinda Schneider.

Aug 21

Science Night - Amphibians with Dr Ian Brennan

Combine Friday night drinks with a fascinating journey into the world of frogs

Aug 21

ARCO - Bohemian Dreams Tour

Experience the magic of timeless classical masterpieces with ARCO

Aug 21

Cocktails and food in front of the Story Bridge

Bottomless Brunch

Enjoy bottomless brunch on Saturday's at Bar Pacino

Every Saturday

Suntory -196 MEKKA Raceday 2026

The yearly sell-out Suntory -196 MEKKA Raceday 2026 is back

Aug 22

Brisbane Ukrainian Festival 2026

Ukrainian Festival Brisbane is back with Ukrainian food, music, and community spirit in August.

Aug 22

Southern Realm Festival

Jousting, armoured combat, living history and fantasy is returning to Boonah

Aug 22-23

Walkabout Creek Wedding Showcase

Brisbane's favourite rainforest venue is hosting a wedding showcase

Aug 23

Vivaldi’s Legacy

The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra returns to Brisbane this August with Vivaldi's Legacy

Aug 25

Brisbane Festival 2026

Get ready to switch on, light up and come alive at this year's Brisbane Festival - the city's biggest and boldest celebration of art and community

Brisbane Festival 2026

MUST DO

Origins Italian Cooking Classes

Bring a taste of Italy to your kitchen with Origins Italian Cooking Classes, where authentic recipes, family traditions and the joy of gathering around the table take centre stage

Origins Italian Cooking Classes

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Aug 21-23

From a vibrant Ukrainian festival, a medieval fantasy weekend and Brisbane’s biggest trackside party of the year, to a dazzling Barbra Streisand tribute and a brand-new romance-only bookstore

This Weekend Aug 21-23

Brisbane Festival - Festival Village South Bank

COMING UP

What's on in September in & near Brisbane

From Brisbane Festival taking over the city to the magical Jim Henson blockbuster at QAGOMA and Laidley Spring Festival, the best things to do in and around Brisbane in September:

What's on in September 2026

HOT TICKET

Southern Realm Festival

Southern Realm Festival is returning to Boonah this month transforming the Boonah Showgrounds into a weekend of jousting, armoured combat, living history and fantasy

Southern Realm Festival

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