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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:

Boardwalk surrounded by mangroves.
Wynnum
Wynnum Mangrove Boardwalk
The Wynnum Mangrove Boardwalk is a bewitching walk-upon-the-sea that meanders for 800m
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Woman and dog walking Wynnum to Manly
Walk Or Cycle
Wynnum to Manly
This scenic seafront walk or ride of around 10km return packs a lot of variety into its length
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Jacarand tree and bush along walking path in Yeronga next to Brisbane River.
Walk
Yeronga To UQ
Those looking for a non-taxing stroll may enjoy the first 2 km return section of this semi-shaded walk along the river
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People on bikes and getting ready to canoe on Brisbane River next to Riverlife Adventure Centre in Kangaroo Pt
Kangaroo Point
Riverlife Adventure
A thriving hotspot for all on-river and riverside activities is housed in the city’s singular remaining naval defence depot (circa 1888)
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indoor lap pool and lanes with giant tv screen
Chandler
Brisbane Aquatic Centre
The sporting legacy of the 1982 Commonwealth Games is still going strong as the Sleeman Sports Complex
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Centenary Pool Spring Hill
Spring Hill
Centenary Pool
The Centenary Pool complex was built to commemorate the 1956 Melbourne Olympics
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Lap pool and aquativity slides inside Chermside Pool
Chermside
Chermside Aquatic Centre Pool
This swimming complex is one of those rare commodities encompassing swimming pools and a small water park under the one open roof.
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Lap pool and wading pool with slides inside Colmslie Pool Morningside
Morningside
Colmslie Pool
With up-to-the-minute facilities and fringed by a grove of statuesque gum trees, Colmslie Pool is a fantastic all year amenity
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Manly Municipal Pool, Manly, Brisbane
Manly
Manly Municipal Pool
Nestled on the foreshore, Manly Pool is a bright little patch of blue comprising a 25 m covered pool
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People swimming in Newmarket Pool with giant floating castle with children playing on it.
Newmarket
Newmarket Pool
This fantastic family friendly pool complex and playground features giant Joan Miro-esque water sculptures dotted in and round the kids’ pools.
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Swimming pool and lockers inside Spring Hill Baths.
Spring Hill
Spring Hill Baths
The oldest surviving swimming baths in the southern hemisphere, the quaint Victorian baths sit nestled in a quiet street
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Slides and wading pool inside The Plantation Pool Gumdale
Gumdale
The Plantation
An old-fashioned resort style cluster of pools, picnic and barbecue amenities, beach volleyball and tennis courts
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Valley Municipal Swimming Bath building red brick facade
Fortitude Valley
Valley Municipal Swimming Bath
The austere brick façade of these 1925 swimming baths belies the open air palm fringed pool area on the other side
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Playground equipment in Bancroft Park Red Hill
Red Hill
Bancroft Park
This is one of a handful of parks where children and dogs can happily co-exist as they run free under the watchful eye of their owners.
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Wetland lake pond and bush inside Bowie’s Flat Wetland in Coorparoo
Coorparoo
Bowie's Flat Wetland
Bowies Reserve is a small and surprising retreat from the bustling revamped shopping centre nearby
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Picnic shelter and kinds plaground inside Bowman Park in Bardon
Bardon
Bowman Park
This park nestled in Bardon’s foothills is a peaceful shady ground for picnicking and small child’s play
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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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