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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:

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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Nathan
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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Flinders Peak

11 Great SEQ Hikes

From the mountains to the sea, here's 11 great day hikes in South East Queensland
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City views from Whites Hill Reserve Camp Hill
Camp Hill
Whites Hill Reserve
Walkers have a choice between the 1km Whites Hill circuit or the 2km Sankey’s Mountain circuit, both through open eucalypt forest and both relatively easy grade and suitable for strollers.
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Brisbane's Best lookouts

Brisbane's Best Lookouts

If there’s one thing that Brisbane does undeniably well, it’s views and lookouts. By views, we’re not talking about the kind that you get from Centrepoint needles and Grollo towers
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People swimming in Settlement Cove Lagoon Redcliffe
Redcliffe
Settlement Cove Lagoon
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.
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Deception Bay Heritage Trail i
Heritage Trail
Deception Bay
Deception Bay Heritage Trail is a fascinating and scenic 4 km waterfront walk that combines nature and history in one
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Aerial view of Brisbane Riverwalk
Brisbane To New Farm
Brisbane Riverwalk
The Brisbane Riverwalk is one of the city's absolute must do’s – a "water highway" for pedestrians and cyclists
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Tub of strawberries at Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm
in South East Queensland

Best Strawberry Farms

A guide to south east Queensland's strawberry farms, and buying fresh strawberries, from PYO to buying at the farm door
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The Big Pineapple Woombye
Woombye
The Big Pineapple
The iconic 1970's tourist attraction has reopened, so that once again visitors of all ages can experience the heritage-listed landmark
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Pacific Golf Club Carindale
Carindale
Pacific Golf Club
Nestled in the picturesque green Carindale foothills, Pacific Golf Club is the premier destination for golf in all its forms
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giant koalas
Loganholme
Alexander Clark Park
This fantastic park south of Brisbane features a massive 5 metre high koala play tower with a tunnel slide, firepole and climbing wall
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Bradbury Park
Kedron
Bradbury Park
The popular northside park to includes a unique playscape unlike any other in Brisbane as well as a nature playground
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Roma Street Parkland Spectacle Garden

Best Spring Garden Walks in Brisbane

Springtime sees Brisbane's gardens come to colourful blooming life - here are the best ones to visit
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Child playing in playground, Archerfield Wetlands District Park
Durack
Archerfield Wetlands District Park
The 4 ha of nature-based parkland features a large adventure play space and water play area, a youth hub with basketball court
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Marsden Golf Driving Range
Marsden
Marsden Golf Driving Range
Recently refurbished with new pro shop facilities, short game area, new balls and protective netting, and lounge seating
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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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