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Best Things to do in Archerfield

Updated: Jun 25, 2026

The southside suburb of Archerfield, known for its historic art deco airport, is also home to some hidden gems, including a French cafe, a retro style diner, a tiny settlers graveyard and fantastic parklands with nature discovery trails. Here's 7 places worth checking out:

TT Diner is a hidden gem of a retro style diner unlike anything else in Brisbane, found off the beaten track
The 4 ha of nature-based parkland features a large adventure play space and water play area, a youth hub with basketball court
Jean Claude is a delightful cafe with a French twist located at Archerfield airport overlooking God’s Acre
This tiny speck of a burial ground was started as a family plot after a tragedy in 1869.
This new three kilometre trail in Archerfield Wetlands is perfect for exploring, biking, or bird watching
Coffeesmiths Espresso is a hole-in-the-wall café found in an old shopping strip on the corner of Granard and Beatty Roads
Brisbane’s second airport, located 11km south of the CBD and once the home of QANTAS, Ansett and TAA, has a history dating back to 1855.

Looking to discover more hidden gems of Brisbane, check out our Guide to Brisbane Suburbs HERE! Happy exploring!

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