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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 on Suttons Beach in summer
Redcliffe
Suttons Beach
A little strip of patrolled sand, Suttons Beach is one of the best swimming beaches on the peninsula
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Woman lying on Streets Beach looking at speed boad on Brisbane River and mangroves.
South Bank
Streets Beach
The perfect antidote to the corporate bustle of the CBD across the river, Streets Beach has something of the surreal about it
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Scarborough Beach, park lawn and norfolk pine trees
Scarborough
Scarborough Beach
Of the string of little bay beaches that line the Redcliffe Peninsula, Scarborough on the far northern tip would have to be the prettiest.
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People on Margate beach swimming in summer.
Margate
Margate Beach
Only a short hike from Redcliffe proper, Margate Beach is a charming English style ribbon of beach with calm surf ideal for paddling.
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view of Brisbane river from top of Gateway Bridge
Walk Or Cycle
Gateway Bridge
This 5 km return medium level walk-ride begins in The Queensport Rocks Park vicinity, on the site of an old meatworks.
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Eprapah Creek Walk Victoria Point
Victoria Point
Eprapah Creek Walk
This easy child and dog-friendly Victoria Point paved walk winds through parkland to a secret ethereal mangrove world
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Red look landscape inside Point Halloran Reserve Walk Victoria Point
Victoria Point
Point Halloran Reserve
A wildly varying landscape can be found within this reserve, which is hemmed by bay and creek
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Couple sitting on bench in Harold Walker Park Cleveland looking at the ocean.
Walk Or Cycle
Cleveland Heritage Trail
This flat 4km walk/cycle, which takes in quaint 19th century buildings in the bay’s best preserved historical village and secluded parks
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Samford Rail Trail
Samford
Ferny Grove Rail Trail
Of all the country's rail trails, this one distinguishes itself with an infamous and tragic history
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YOT Club Capri afloat in Broadwater
YOT Capri
YOT Capri is the stunning flagship yacht of the YOT Club fleet, now available for private day charters or overnight stays
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Brisbane Jetski Adventure Tours
Trident Jetskis have launched their Brisbane operation at Rivergate Marina (beneath the Gateway Bridge), with two epic guided experiences
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Best Golf Clubs in Brisbane

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, check out our list of 8 of the best golf clubs in Brisbane
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

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Italian Serenatas

A dramatic journey with The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra through the heart of Baroque Italy.
Jul 2
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QCDA Cake Show

Ever wondered how some cakes are made, is it really cake?
Jul 3-5
Bonfire at Sandstone Point Hotel

Bonfire Night

This extraordinary event features sensational bonfires and so much more
Jul 4
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Open Season Dining Deals

Check out these King St Open Season dining deals
Until Jul 24
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A Bee Story

It’s a sticky situation, and things never quite go to plan…
8-11 Jul
Light show SPARK Ipswich

SPARK Ipswich

A fabulous 5-day festival celebrating arts and culture
Jul 8-12
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Albion Antique & Collectables Fair

Albion Antique & Collectables Fair follows up the success of its past fairs
Jul 10-12
Gardens close up

Queensland Garden Show

The much-loved Queensland Garden Show will return to Nambour in July for its 42nd year
10-12 Jul
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Saplings

Saplings is a powerful, funny and deeply human work drawn from real stories
Jul 15-18
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Top Things to Do July 3-5

From the Lifeline Bookfest and a winter wonderland with real snow to Bonfire Night at Sandstone Point, family-friendly Croc tours and a vibrant celebration of Baroque Italy
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What's on in July in & around Brisbane

From Video Games concert, Night Feast by the river and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra to art tours of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Jetty2Jetty and Bonfire Night, the best things to do in and around Brisbane in July:
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FAMILY

Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

Queensland Ballet is set to enchant young audiences with Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, a brand-new whimsical production
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Red Riding Hood and The Wolf
Snow4 Kids
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Winter School Holidays Jun-Jul

Keep the kids off the screens this holiday with these great shows, activities and events, from fun in the snow to epic shows, exhibitions and more
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June July School Holiday Guide
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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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The Gatsby Bar
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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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A vibrant celebration of Baroque Italy at QPAC
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