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Brisbane's Best River Cruises & Tours

Updated: Jul 27, 2024

From classic pub, cocktail and brewery tours to dog friendly picnic boats, the best fun to be had on the Brisbane River with these five cruises and tours:

Classic Pubs Tour

The Classic Pubs Tour combines a Brisbane River boat cruise & a pub crawl visiting 3 of Brisbane's most iconic venues

GoBoat Picnic Boats

Cruise the Brisbane River and see a whole new side to Brisbane on an electric picnic boat - and they're dog friendly!

Elvis Presley Afloat

Put on those blue suede shoes and get ready to rock and roll when the Elvis Presley tribute cruise sets sail on the Brisbane River

Football for Fans

Westfield Mt Gravatt is bringing all the football excitement to Brisbane

Until Jul 20

Rusalka

Opera Queensland's Rusalka is taking over QPAC from June 25

25 Jun - 4 Jul

Tom Gleeson – Out of Touch

Tom Gleeson is completely out of touch so come along to his show and take him down a peg

Jun 26

Save on your stay at Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane

Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane is helping Marriott Bonvoy members get even more from their stay

Until 25 July 2026

Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

Queensland Ballet is set to enchant young audiences with a brand-new whimsical production

Jun 26 - Jul 4

Sunnybank Food Trail

Get your stretchy pants ready, Brisbane—the Sunnybank Food Trail is officially back

Jun 27

Lifeline Bookfest

Lifeline’s Brisbane Bookfest is back for 9 huge days this winter!

Jun 27 - Jul 5

Sister Act

A feel-good musical celebration of friendship, courage, and finding your voice

Jun 27 - Jul 11

Croc! Guided Tours for Families

Take a guided tour of the crocodile exhibition these school holidays

Jun 29 - Jul 10

Brisbane Greeters Tours

See Brisbane through the eyes of a local with these free guided tours

Brisbane Greeters Tours

MUST DO

Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

Queensland Ballet is set to enchant young audiences with Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, a brand-new whimsical production

Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do June 19-21

The World Press Photo Exhibition returns, a bold new Hamlet takes the stage, Festival of Showjumping begins and Brisbane’s biggest Brooki Bakehouse opens in Fish Lane

This Weekend June 19-21

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Day to Night in Paddington

Follow our Must Do-approved itinerary for the ultimate day-to-night adventure through Paddington

Day to Night in Paddington

NEXT MONTH

What's on in July in & around Brisbane

From Video Games concert, Night Feast by the river and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra to art tours of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Jetty2Jetty and Bonfire Night, the best things to do in and around Brisbane in July:

What's On in Brisbane in July

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Winter School Holidays Jun-Jul

Keep the kids off the screens this holiday with these great shows, activities and events, from fun in the snow to epic shows, exhibitions and more

June July School Holiday Guide

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Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars

Best Bars in Brisbane

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