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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:

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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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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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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People swimming in Rocky Hole Mt Mee
Mt Mee
Rocky Hole
Rocky Hole is an idyllic series of bush rock pools in the Mt Mee section of D’Aguilar National Park, that makes a great natural swimming spot on a hot summer’s day
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Toohey Forest Reserve
Toohey Forest is remarkable for the fact that at only 10km from the CBD, here is a 260 ha preserved sample of the forest vegetation that once covered most of Brisbane.
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Weddings & Parties Over Coffee

Weddings & Parties Over Coffee

Experience the beauty, wit and timeless brilliance of Bach
Aug 5
Second Coming La Boite Theatre

Second Coming

La Boite Theatre presents Second Coming, a love letter to Earth wrapped in corporate salvation
Aug 6-22
Vanessa Amorosi

Final Night Show - Queensland Fringe Festival

Australia’s biggest voices come together for Queensland Fringe’s spectacular Final Night.
Aug 7
Table Mation 3D Dining Experience Waterloo Bay Hotel, Wynnum

Table Mation 3D Dining Experience

Table Mation at Waterloo Bay Hotel is about to transform the way Brisbane dines
From Aug 7
Bundaberg Rum Country Music Raceday

Bundaberg Rum Country Music Raceday

Round up your mates and get ready for a raceday like no other!
Aug 15
Better Off Red Night Feast

Better Off Red

Better Off Red blends bold flavours, fine wine and unforgettable entertainment
Aug 16
Night Feast Three Food Memories – Live Brisbane Powerhouse

Three Food Memories – Live

Brisbane audiences are invited to experience the connection between memory and food
Aug 16
Jonathan Biggins in The Gospel According to Paul

The Gospel According to Paul

The critically-acclaimed one-hander play returns to QPAC's Playhouse
Aug 18-23
Alexandra Flood with Jonathan Henderson & Vatche Jambazian: There’s nothing like a Dame

There’s nothing like a Dame

Experience an unforgettable evening of soaring vocals and timeless classics
Aug 20-22
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EDITOR'S PICK

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest, the iconic hot rod and rockabilly festival, is back for three huge days of cool cars, live music and kustom kulture
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GreazeFest 2026
People in cake class
MUST DO

International Cake Show Australia

From full day workshops to mini decorating classes, there's something for everyone at the International Cake Show Australia
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International Cake Show Australia
Luminous Lantern Parade
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do July 31- Aug 2

Australia's favourite hot red fest cruises into town, Ben Lee takes the stage at On The Green, Luminous Lantern Parade returns to South Bank Parklands and an American-style sports bar opens in the city
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This Weekend July 31 - Aug 2
Brisbane Festival - Festival Village South Bank
COMING UP

What's on in September in & near Brisbane

From Brisbane Festival taking over the city to the magical Jim Henson blockbuster at QAGOMA and Laidley Spring Festival, the best things to do in and around Brisbane in September:
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What's on in September 2026
DINING DESTINATION

Sipping and Snacking on King St

King Street has become one of Brisbane's premier dining destinations, serving up everything from award-winning restaurants and global flavours to casual eats, cocktails and decadent desserts
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Sipping and Snacking on King St
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 Spectacular Barbra Streisand Tribute Hits QPAC
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