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Brisbane Jetski Adventure Tours

Experience Brisbane and the bay a whole new way with Trident Jetskis, offering two epic guided experiences designed to showcase the city’s river and bay from the water

Read On Brisbane Jetski Adventure Tours

Experience Brisbane and the bay a whole new way with Trident Jetskis, offering two epic guided experiences designed to showcase the city’s river and bay from the water

Read On Brisbane Jetski Adventure Tours

With its wealth of nature and mild climate, life in Brisbane is best lived outdoors, with hundreds of walks, parks, bike rides, beaches and pools as well as river activities, theme parks and games to choose from below:

Archery Experience Clontarf
Redcliffe & Sumner Park
Archery Experience
Archery Experience is bringing a fun, friendly and hands-on way to discover the sport to Brisbane
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Artists impression Redlands Lagoon
Redlands Lagoon
The Lagoon area is a stunning new aquatic park that is the jewel in the crown of the Redland City Council's game-changing Birkdale Community Precinct
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Render of Graceville Riverside Parklands
Graceville Riverside Parklands
The refreshed parklands will feature a new nature play space, upgraded picnic areas and a flexible community event lawn
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Woman on an 80-metre wobbly bridge at The Arête Via Ferrata Tour at Happitat Adventure Park 
Binna Burra
Happitat Adventure Park
From Jan 10
The world’s first cliff park and the Gold Coast Hinterland’s biggest adventure experience has opened at Binna Burra
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Tables set in water
Brisbane Oyster Farm Tours
Brisbane Oyster Farm Tours are an oyster-lovers dream - an incredible farm-to-plate oyster experience in the beautiful waters of Moreton Bay
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Best Christmas Tree Farms in SEQ

Looking for the best places to buy a real Christmas tree? Then check out these three Christmas Tree farms, one with an enchanted Christmas Village
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Aerial view of Glider Park
Morayfield
Glider Park
Glidera is a $3.5 million community space and one-hectare park, featuring BBQ and picnic shelters, a half basketball court, a dry creek bed and kick-about lawn
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Cyclist on e-bike crossing rail bridge overlooking lush countryside
Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek

Northern Rivers Rail Trail

Northern Rivers Rail Trail's Tweed section is the ultimate day trip destination from Brisbane or the Gold Coast
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Lexus LBX, Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane
Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane
Pack your basket, grab a rug and jump in the car - here are 8 of the best picnic spots in Brisbane
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People at top of Story Bridge
Story Bridge Adventure Climb
A climb to the summit of Brisbane's most iconic landmark should be on everyone's bucket list
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Story Bridge Accessible Climb
Story Bridge Adventure Climb
Accessible Bridge Climb
Story Bridge Adventure Climb has launched the world's first wheelchair-accessible bridge climb
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Brisbane's Best Laneways

Venture off the beaten track and explore the City's hidden gems with this list of Brisbane's Best Laneways
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Aerial view of Mt Gravatt Mini Golf
Mt Gravatt Showgrounds
Mt Gravatt Mini Golf
Mt Gravatt Mini Golf is the perfect venue for a fun-filled family day out with a variety of exciting activities for all ages
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Covered walkway at The Landing Queens Wharf
Queens Wharf
The Landing
A riverfront public green space in Brisbane CBD, connecting with Queens Wharf Plaza, the Mangrove Walk and Waterline Park.
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Neville Bonner Bridge
South Brisbane
Neville Bonner Bridge
The Neville Bonner Bridge is a pedestrian bridge that links both sides of the Brisbane River from Queen's Wharf to South Bank arts and cultural precinct
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people swimming in Wynnum Wading Pool in summer.
Wynnum
Wynnum Wading Pool
This giant sandy-floored wading pool was a Great Depression government project that still benefits the community
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland Brisbane City

Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland

Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland
Nov 3
Melbourne Cup at Bar Pacino Brisbane City

Melbourne Cup at Bar Pacino

Swap the racetrack for riverside glamour
Nov 3

Melbourne Cup at Haig Rd. Bistro

Celebrate the race that stops the nation with a French twist
Nov 3
Melbourne Cup at Howard Smith Wharves

Melbourne Cup at Howard Smith Wharves

Melbourne Cup at Howard Smith Wharves
Nov 3

Melbourne Cup at The Prince Consort

Nov 3
Shoppers at West End Shoe Sale

West End Shoe Sale

Brisbane's biggest & best ladies shoe sale is back!
Nov 4 - 6
Melt Festival performance

SHOW ME LOVE BY CIRCA

Circa is back with a world premiere performance!
NOV 5–7
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2026

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2026

Dust off your costumes! Supanova Comic Con is returning to Brisbane
Nov 6-8
View of The Big Bounce

The Big Bounce

The world's biggest inflatable fun park has landed on the Gold Coast
7-8 Nov
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EDITOR'S PICK

2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo

The 2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo is rolling back into Brisbane Showgrounds bringing four days of caravans, motorhomes, outdoor gear and everything you need for your next great escape
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2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo
MUST DO

Don Juan & Manfred

Join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for their epic 2026 Season Finale at the Concert Hall QPAC, Don Juan & Manfred
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Don Juan & Manfred
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 30-Nov 1

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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This Weekend Oct 31-Nov 1
COMING UP

What's on in November in & around Brisbane

From Spring Carnival racing and Melbourne Cup events to Supanova Comic-Con, blockbuster theatre, world-first exhibitions and adults-only arts and crafts parties, what's on in November
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What's On in November 2026
HOT TICKET

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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Into The Woods
HALLOWEEN

Halloween Spooktacular

Westfield Chermside is throwing a Halloween Spooktacular with trick-or-treating, a spooky disco, free face painting and plenty of family-friendly fun
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Halloween Spooktacular
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
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
A brand-new Nutcracker is coming to Brisbane
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