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Brisbane's Top Outdoor Adventures

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

South-east Queensland's fantastic climate means there are a host of interesting activities based in the great outdoors to get the adrenalin pumping. Here are some of the top outdoor adventures to experience in Brisbane and beyond:

Major Dirtbox

Major Dirtbox is an Australian first – a unique fantasy playground for grown-ups (and teens) where they get to operate heavy duty machinery on a construction site

Riverlife Adventure

A thriving hotspot for all on-river and riverside activities is housed in the city’s singular remaining naval defence depot (circa 1888)

Canyon Flyer

Canyon Flyer is Australia’s largest guided zipline tour - an awesome extreme adventure attraction like no other

Kingston Park Raceway

Put the pedal to the metal at Australia's largest public karting complex, Kingston Park Raceway

Laser Skirmish

Laser Skirmish Mount Cotton offers family fun in the great outdoors, playing laser tag with Redland’s natural bushland as the battlefield

Story Bridge Adventure Climb

The ultimate adventure in Brisbane is a climb to the summit of the city's most iconic landmark

Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights

Up, up and away! Discover the magic of ballooning with Floating Images, Brisbane’s closest hot air balloon flights

Treetop Challenge

Tree Top Challenge is the ultimate forest adventure, found in the great hinterland hub of outdoor pursuits

Happitat Adventure Park

The world’s first cliff park and the Gold Coast Hinterland’s biggest adventure experience has opened at Binna Burra

LUMINOUS Lantern Parade 2026

Much-loved LUMINOUS Lantern Parade returns to South Bank Parklands

Jul 31

International Cake Show Australia

The world’s greatest Baking & Sugar Craft Carnival is set to take over Brisbane

Jul 31 - Aug 2

International Cake Show Workshops & Mini Classes

For anyone with an interest in baking or decorating

Jul 31 - Aug 2

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!

Jul 31 - Aug 2

Queensland Fringe Festival

Queensland Fringe hits the road this August with music, art, food and adventure.

Aug 1–7

Rogue Chef

Chef Anthony Healy brings bold flavours and unforgettable dining to Queensland Fringe.

Aug 1-7

GATHAA First Nations Markets

Experience the creativity, culture and community of First Nations makers

Aug 1-2

Tweed Equestrian Queensland International Three Day Event

Experience three days of world-class equestrian sport

Jul 31 - Aug 2

Ashton's Great Australian Circus

Step inside the big top as Ashton's The Great Australian Circus returns

Jul 31 - Aug 9

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest, the iconic hot rod and rockabilly festival, is back for three huge days of cool cars, live music and kustom kulture

GreazeFest 2026

MUST DO

International Cake Show Australia

From full day workshops to mini decorating classes, there's something for everyone at the International Cake Show Australia

International Cake Show Australia

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do July 24-26

James St Food & Wine Trail returns, QAGOMA's Drawing Festival begins, a vibrant arts trail on the Sunshine Coast, a must-visit new patisserie and a new Sicilian-style family trattoria

This Weekend July 24-26

COMING UP

What's On in August in Brisbane

From Greazefest, The Gospel According to Paul, The Music of Barbra Streisand and Peaks to Points Festival to whale watching, the top things to do in August in and around Brisbane

Wjat's on in August

DINING DESTINATION

Sipping and Snacking on King St

King Street has become one of Brisbane's premier dining destinations, serving up everything from award-winning restaurants and global flavours to casual eats, cocktails and decadent desserts

Sipping and Snacking on King St

BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs

Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Best Of Brisbane

Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

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

A Spectacular Barbra Streisand Tribute Hits QPAC