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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

Watercolour stand

WSQ 40th Annual Watercolour Exhibition

Celebrate 40 years of watercolour with vibrant art and hands-on creativity at this free Brisbane exhibition.
Sep 18-20
Rock on Ice Paradise Resort Gold Coast

Rock on Ice

Get ready to rock around the rink with Paradise Resort
From Sep 18
The Book of Mormon QPAC

The Book of Mormon

Brisbane, the Mormons are back!
Until Oct 4
FLAME BBQ & Music Festival

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival has something for everyone
Sep 19
Kids doing activities at Museum of Brisbane

Spring School Holidays at Museum of Brisbane

Get creative at Museum of Brisbane these school holidays
Sep 19 - Oct 5
Girl posing in a wedding dress Brisbane's Annual Wedding Expo

Brisbane's Annual Wedding Expo

100+ of Brisbane's top wedding vendors and suppliers together under one roof
Sep 20
School Holidays at Queensland Museum Kurilpa

School Holidays at Queensland Museum Kurilpa

September school holidays at Queensland Museum Kurilpa
19 Sep - 5 Oct
Float

Grand Central Floral Parade

Toowoomba’s streets burst into bloom with a colourful parade celebrating flowers, art and community.
Sep 19
Doggie District

Doggie District

Doggie District is coming to Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct on Saturday, 19 September, for a free day of fun.
Sep 19
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EDITOR'S PICK

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival has something for everyone, from delicious BBQ fare and live music to fun rides and kids' activities
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Flame BBQ & Music Festival
MUST DO

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers returns this spring with stunning blooms, delicious food and endless family fun
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Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Sep 18-20

A massive Italian festival, a waterfront kite spectacular, a colourful floral parade, a doggie market, the return of the Mormons and Anastasia The Musical at QPAC
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This Weekend Sep 18-20
COMING UP

What's On in October In & Around Brisbane

From beloved musicals, unique exhibitions and live shows to Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers events, cinema programs and culinary experiences, the top things to do in and around Brisbane in October
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What's on in October
HOT TICKET

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

Jane Austen gets a hilarious musical makeover in this Olivier Award-winning comedy coming to Brisbane
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Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
MUST VISIT

Brisbane Festival 2026 at Brisbane Quarter

Brisbane Quarter is blooming this September, with a striking new installation, limited-edition dining experiences and plenty of pink-inspired treats in celebration of Brisbane Festival 2026
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Brisbane Festival 2026 at Brisbane Quarter
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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