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This giant sandy-floored wading pool was a Great Depression government project that still benefits the community
This gigantic tropical sea front pool nestled at the base of Redcliffe’s cliffs is a favourite for families with young children and those who enjoy a shallow water paddle on a hot day.
Five fantastic natural and man-made pools around Brisbane where kids can swim for free
Orion Lagoon is the sparkling blue jewel in the crown of Robelle Domain, Springfield city’s green heart and one of Ipswich’s showcase parklands
A favourite southside haunt on a hot day is Hibiscus Swimming Pool located in the Hibiscus Sports Complex at Upper Mt Gravatt.
Griffith University Aquatic Centre is in beautiful bush surrounds at Mt Gravatt Campus
This swimming complex is one of those rare commodities encompassing swimming pools and a small water park under the one open roof.
With up-to-the-minute facilities and fringed by a grove of statuesque gum trees, Colmslie Pool is a fantastic all year amenity
Nestled on the foreshore, Manly Pool is a bright little patch of blue comprising a 25 m covered pool
This fantastic family friendly pool complex and playground features giant Joan Miro-esque water sculptures dotted in and round the kids’ pools.
An old-fashioned resort style cluster of pools, picnic and barbecue amenities, beach volleyball and tennis courts
The perfect antidote to the corporate bustle of the CBD across the river, Streets Beach has something of the surreal about it

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland
Swap the racetrack for riverside glamour
Celebrate the race that stops the nation with a French twist
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Brisbane's biggest & best ladies shoe sale is back!
Circa is back with a world premiere performance!
Dust off your costumes! Supanova Comic Con is returning to Brisbane
The world's biggest inflatable fun park has landed on the Gold Coast
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Don Juan & Manfred

Join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for their epic 2026 Season Finale at the Concert Hall QPAC, Don Juan & Manfred
Don Juan & Manfred
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An Australia-first, year-round cabana club, a massive four-day caravan and RV sale, spooky Halloween events, World Series Wrestling hits Brisbane and a sprawling 800sqm Italian-inspired restaurant opens its doors
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Into The Woods

Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel heading into the woods! Stephen Sondheim’s much-loved Into the Woods is coming to Brisbane this November!
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