River Activities

Tides of Brisbane Boat Tour

A 2-hour guided boat ride that sees Museum of Brisbane’s skilled tour guides lead you on a fascinating expedition to uncover some of the River City’s best stories

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A 2-hour guided boat ride that sees Museum of Brisbane’s skilled tour guides lead you on a fascinating expedition to uncover some of the River City’s best stories

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Here's a list of some of the best water activities for couples and families to be had out on the calm waters of the Brisbane River.

Hire & Tours

One Tree Canoe Adventures

A family-owned canoe company offering a range of canoe hire and tours for a wide range of ages, abilities and skill levels

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Riverlife Adventure Centre

Fiesta de Kayak

Riverlife brings fun fiesta vibes to Friday nights with a Mexican-themed twilight kayak adventure on the Brisbane River

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River to Bay Cocktail Cruise

Take a river cruise on a custom-built boat to some of Brisbane's best cocktail bars

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GoBoat Electric Picnic Boats

Cruise the Brisbane River and see a whole new side to Brisbane on an electric picnic boat - and they're dog friendly!

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Brewery Tours

Gather your pals for a bar crawl with a difference - a brewery tour river cruise

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Gaming, Hobby & Model Expo

Build It, Play It, Paint It!

Sep 30-Oct 1

The Sound Society

Enjoy an afternoon of free, live music at Roma Street Parkland

Oct 1

Night Feast

A sensory fusion of food and art set outdoors within a popup village

Oct 4-29

Long String Instrument

This extraordinary concert features Ellen Fullman’s long string instrument

Oct 5

The Pearl Jam Experience

Pearl Jam fans won't want to miss this epic tribute show

Oct 6

Rosé & Champagne Garden Pop-up

Sip sparkling champagnes and blushing rosés

Oct 6

Albion Antique & Collectables Fair

Albion Antique & Collectables Fair follows up the success of its past fairs

Oct 6-8

Oktoberfest at Brisbane German Club

Brisbane's original Oktoberfest is back!

Oct 6-29

Park Vibes

Spend a leisurely day lounging & feasting at Victoria Park

Oct 7

Northshore - The Place to be

Northshore Brisbane is the place to be in September as it transforms into an immersive riverfront hub for Brisbane Festival

Northshore - The Place to be at Brisbane Festival

MUST DO

Sep-Oct School Holiday Guide

Keep the kids off the couch this school holiday with these 25+ fantastic boredom-busting activities and events

September - October School Holiday Guide

HOT TICKET

Big Band Cabaret Dinner & Show

Relive the iconic Gatsby era with a glamorous night of sequins, burlesque, champagne and the swingin' sounds of a live big band

Big Band Cabaret and Show

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Sep 29-Oct 2

From wine tasting, archaeology a mega gaming, hobby and model expo to the last weekend of the dinosaurs, 10 top things to do

This Weekend Sep 29-Oct 2

MUST GO

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers returns to the 'Garden City' in September for 30 days of flowers, flavours and fun

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2023

SPRING CLEAN

Brisbane City Council Resource Recovery Centres

This spring, clean out your cupboards and give your pre-loved goods a new life by donating them to one of Brisbane City Council’s 4 resource recovery centres

Spring Clean Brisbane