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Best Of New Zealand In and Around Brisbane

Updated: Jul 28, 2026

Homesick Kiwis and those curious for a taste of New Zealand in and around Brisbane should make tracks for these Kiwi eateries, bakery and food stores, where you’ll find everything from paua fritters and Afghan biscuits to hangi and Maori carvings:

Taua's Nz Bakehouse

This gem of a tiny bakery just south of Brisbane makes everything fresh from scratch and is the go-to for a sweet slice of New Zealand, including Afghan Biscuits, Peanut Butter Brownies and Lolly Cakes

Kiwi Shop

This expansive store just south of Brisbane occupies a bright airy space and offers an epic range of all things New Zealand, including food, fashion, homewares and so much more

Kai Kitchen

The Kai Kitchen is a bakery cafe that is a little slice of New Zealand found tucked away in the northern Gold Coast suburb of Coomera

Little Kiwi Bakehouse

Little Kiwi Bakehouse is a delicious little slice of New Zealand. found tucked away in Nerang

Wild Abandon

Three couples, one anonymous hotel room

Nov 11 - 21

Taste Of Love Festival

Taste Of Love Festival Returns to Gympie this November!

NOV 12-16

Twilight Jazz by the River

Twilight Jazz by the River returns to Queensland Maritime Museum

Nov 13

Tom Cashman

Tom Cashman is back in Brisbane with a new hour of stand-up that promises to creep ever so close to proficiency.

Nov 14

Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie

The world's most famous detective is returning to QPAC

14-29 Nov

Oddities and Curiosities Expo

A wonderfully weird weekend of curiosities and creepy collectibles

Nov 14-15

Christmas on Cribb

Milton Markets are hosting a mega Xmas twilight market

Nov 21

Kings of Country Rock

Kings of Country Rock is a stage spectacular that captures the sound and spirit of America’s country-rock legends.

Nov 26

Don Juan & Manfred

Join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for their epic 2026 Season Finale, Don Juan & Manfred.

Nov 27-28

In Residence: A Decade of Creative Practice

Museum of Brisbane is celebrating ten years of its groundbreaking Artist in Residence program with a stunning new exhibition and creative workshop series

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MUST DO

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Don Juan & Manfred

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Supanova Comic Con makes its return, a huge art showcase lands in Ipswich, the iconic West End Show Sale is back, a landmark exhibition takes over Museum of Brisbane and two new Haigh’s Chocolates stores open in Brisbane

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