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Australia's Biggest Pass

The Gold Coast's most iconic theme park, Dreamworld, offers an unforgettable summer of fun with Australia's Biggest Pass

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The Gold Coast's most iconic theme park, Dreamworld, offers an unforgettable summer of fun with Australia's Biggest Pass

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The best Brisbane animal farms for kids. Reviews and pictures.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Currumbin
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore more at Gold Coast’s #1 wildlife experience, the iconic Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary!
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary's Nocturnal Tours
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Nocturnal Tours
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Australia's nocturnal wildlife with a twilight or night time tour at Lone Pine
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Child feeding kangaroos at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Fig Tree Pocket
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Brisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Fig Tree Pocket is a must-do experience for tourists and locals alike
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Estuarine Crocodile Exhibit & Viewing Dome
The only place in Brisbane that you can get up close and personal to a saltwater crocodile
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Child pattng llamas at White Ridge Farm, Elimbah, Moreton Bay region, Brisbane, South East Queensland
Elimbah
White Ridge Farm
Spend a laidback day feeding and cuddling farm animals at White Ridge Farm, Moreton Bay’s most popular animal farm attraction
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Discover an array of animal farms and wildlife centres across SE Qld
around SE Queensland

Animal & Wildlife Experiences

Discover 14 places to get up-close-and-personal with creatures great and small at local animal farms, wildlife parks & centres across
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David Fleay Wildlife Centre
West Burleigh
David Fleay Wildlife Park
Stroll through iconic natural habitats to meet the resident wildlife at this unique Gold Coast wildlife park
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Farm Day Trips

Here are 6 of the best farm day trips within an hour from Brisbane
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Herd of llamas at the Llama Farm, Ipswich
Ipswich
Llama Farm
Roam around with a herd of llamas at Ipswich's very own Llama Farm
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People riding camels Summer Land Camels
Harrisville
Summer Land Camels
Summer Land Camels makes for a fascinating day trip and unique farm experience for families, just 45 minutes from Brisbane
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Children feeding sheep in a pen with a man at Haigslea Ewe Nique Hobby Farm
Haigslea
Haigslea Ewe Nique Hobby Farm
Haigslea Ewe Nique Hobby Farm is a unique day out experience for families
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Entrance to the Bribie Island Butterfly House
Bribie Island
Bribie Island Butterfly House
A delightful discovery for all ages, the Bribie Island Butterfly House is a sanctuary that is good for the soul
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Child feeding two goats with a bottle Naughty Little Kids Farm Tours, Peak Crossing
Farm Tours
Naughty Little Kids
Visit Naughty Little Kids Farm for goat feeding and milking and a petting zoo
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Donkey at Trevena Glen Animal Farm Mt Samson
Mt Samson
Trevena Glen Animal Farm
Trevena Glen provides an ideal opportunity for Brisbane families to experience life on a working animal farm
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Koala in a tree at the Daisy Hill Koala Centre, Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill Koala Centre
Daisy Hill Koala Centre is a dedicated koala education centre located in Daisy Hill Conservation Park south of Brisbane
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Wombat sleeping in glass cage inside the Ipswich Nature Centre
Ipswich
Ipswich Nature Centre
This fabulous wildlife nature centre is possibly Ipswich city's best-kept secret
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

West-End-Solstice-Crowd

West End Solstice Market

Get ready for a fiery, festive celebration with bonfires, beats & street eats
Jun 19
Crowd of people at Brisbane Sake Festival

Australian Sake Festival

The Australian Sake Festival is heading to Brisbane for the first time in 2025
Jun 19-21
Festival of Showjumping 2026

Festival of Showjumping

Brisbane will welcome the nation's best equestrian talent at Festival of Showjumping 2026
Jun 19-28
Dancer in tutu Hamlet

Hamlet

Love turns deadly and power corrupts all in Queensland Ballet’s Hamlet
Jun 19 - Jul 18
Westin Wellness Weekend

Westin Wellness Weekend

Brisbane’s most sought-after wellness event, Westin Wellness Weekend returns
June 20-21

Where do I belong? Our birds through art

A captivating exhibition celebrating Australia's native birds flies into Logan Art Gallery
Jun 20 - Aug 29

Ubuntu Social

Ubuntu Social is a free, all-ages celebration of world music, art, and community
Jun 21
Westfield Mt Gravatt

Football for Fans

Westfield Mt Gravatt is bringing all the football excitement to Brisbane
Jun 12- Jul 20
Lady sitting under the water - Rusalka Opera Queensland

Rusalka

Opera Queensland's Rusalka is taking over QPAC from June 25
25 Jun - 4 Jul
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Crowd at RACQ Motorfest
EDITOR'S PICK

RACQ Motorfest

The ultimate car lover's day out returns to the iconic Brisbane Showgrounds with a spectacular auto exhibition
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RACQ Motorfest
Dancer on Stage
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
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Red Riding Hood and The Wolf
RACQ Motorfest
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do June 12-14

From the return of RACQ MotorFest and a free kids festival to a hot new gourmet sandwich shop and a month-long, city-wide foodie celebration
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This Weekend June 12-14
Best Boutique Cinemas in Brisbane
MUST VISIT

Best Boutique Cinemas in Brisbane

Swap the standard movie night for a memorable one at one of Brisbane’s best boutique cinemas
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Best Boutique Cinemas in Brisbane
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:
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What's On in Brisbane in July
The Gatsby Bar
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
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Best Bars in Brisbane
The Summit Restaurant
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
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Best Restaurants in Brisbane
A vibrant celebration of Baroque Italy at QPAC
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