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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:

Samford BMX Track, Samford, Queensland, biking, pump track
Samford
Samford BMX Track
Samford now has its very own pump track and it’s proving popular with locals and visitors alike
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Child feeding kangaroos at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Fig Tree Pocket
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Brisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Fig Tree Pocket is a must-do experience for tourists and locals alike
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Mt Ngungun Summit Track, Glass House Mountains National Park
Glass House Mountains National Park
Mount Ngungun
Panoramic vistas are yours to savour, with the summit of Mt Ngungun delivering spectacular views, making it well-worth the effort
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Breakfast Creek Green Bridge
Newstead
Breakfast Creek Green Bridge
Feb 10
A new pedestrian and bike bridge spanning Breakfast Creek and connect Lores Bonney Riverwalk with Newstead Park
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Meadowbrook Mini Golf, Logan
Mini Golf Course
Meadowbrook Golf Club
Get ready to tee off at Logan’s first mini golf course, set in the stunning surrounds of Meadowbrook Golf Club
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TreeTop Challenge Juniors Zipline Adventure Park, Sunshine Coast
North Tamborine
TreeTop Challenge Juniors
Australia's largest zipline adventure park just for kids is set in lush rainforest right on Brisbane's doorstep
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Story Bridge Sunrise Outdoor exercise area

Brisbane's Best Outdoor Fitness Parks

From outdoor gyms with views to Ninja Warrior Courses, Parkour parks and urban stair climbs, exercise for free in Brisbane
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Mountain Bike Tours, Spicers Hidden Vale
Spicers Hidden Vale
Mountain Bike Tours
Set on 12,000 privately owned acres in the Scenic Rim these tours are a must for mountain bikers
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Brisbane's Outdoor Table Tennis Tables

Play table tennis in the open air for free at these Brisbane parks with public table tennis tables
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Walk or Cycle
Ithaca Creek Bikeway
This shady, relatively untrampled walk and cycle trail of about 30 minutes, leads from Red Hill to Bardon
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Jacaranda trees in front of rail bridge

Jacaranda Season in Brisbane

Brisbane's jacaranda season is coming in to bloom with the ornamental trees adding a burst of purple to parks and streets
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Toptracer Driving Range, Golf Central BNE
Golf Central BNE
Toptracer Driving Range
Experience golf like never before at Brisbane's Toptracer Driving Range, using the most advanced technology
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Guyatt Park Warrior Course, St Lucia
St Lucia
Guyatt Park Warrior Course
Brisbane's first free outdoor warrior course is in a leafy neighbourhood park beside the Brisbane River
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Jellurgal Aboriginal Centre
Burleigh Heads
Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre
The Gold Coast’s only dedicated Aboriginal cultural centre is fully owned and operated by the local Aboriginal community
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Bush Chapel, Pan Pacific Peace Gardens, Redbank, Visit Ipswich
Redbank
Bush Chapel at Pan Pacific Peace Gardens
The Pan Pacific Peace Gardens at Redbank is home to a bush chapel with a lake as a lovely backdrop
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Spotted Gum Trail, Mt Coot-Tha Forest, Brisbane, bushwalking, bushwalkers, eucalypt bushland, Toowong, Queensland
Mt Coot-Tha Forest
Spotted Gum Trail
The Spotted Gum Trail is a walking track that connects the Brisbane Botanic Gardens to the Mt Coot-Tha Summit
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland Brisbane City

Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland

Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland
Nov 3
Melbourne Cup at Bar Pacino Brisbane City

Melbourne Cup at Bar Pacino

Swap the racetrack for riverside glamour
Nov 3

Melbourne Cup at Haig Rd. Bistro

Celebrate the race that stops the nation with a French twist
Nov 3
Melbourne Cup at Howard Smith Wharves

Melbourne Cup at Howard Smith Wharves

Melbourne Cup at Howard Smith Wharves
Nov 3

Melbourne Cup at The Prince Consort

Nov 3
Shoppers at West End Shoe Sale

West End Shoe Sale

Brisbane's biggest & best ladies shoe sale is back!
Nov 4 - 6
Melt Festival performance

SHOW ME LOVE BY CIRCA

Circa is back with a world premiere performance!
NOV 5–7
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2026

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2026

Dust off your costumes! Supanova Comic Con is returning to Brisbane
Nov 6-8
View of The Big Bounce

The Big Bounce

The world's biggest inflatable fun park has landed on the Gold Coast
7-8 Nov
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EDITOR'S PICK

2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo

The 2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo is rolling back into Brisbane Showgrounds bringing four days of caravans, motorhomes, outdoor gear and everything you need for your next great escape
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2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo
MUST DO

Don Juan & Manfred

Join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for their epic 2026 Season Finale at the Concert Hall QPAC, Don Juan & Manfred
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Don Juan & Manfred
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 30-Nov 1

An Australia-first, year-round cabana club, a massive four-day caravan and RV sale, spooky Halloween events, World Series Wrestling hits Brisbane and a sprawling 800sqm Italian-inspired restaurant opens its doors
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This Weekend Oct 31-Nov 1
COMING UP

What's on in November in & around Brisbane

From Spring Carnival racing and Melbourne Cup events to Supanova Comic-Con, blockbuster theatre, world-first exhibitions and adults-only arts and crafts parties, what's on in November
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What's On in November 2026
HOT TICKET

Into The Woods

Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel heading into the woods! Stephen Sondheim’s much-loved Into the Woods is coming to Brisbane this November!
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Into The Woods
HALLOWEEN

Halloween Spooktacular

Westfield Chermside is throwing a Halloween Spooktacular with trick-or-treating, a spooky disco, free face painting and plenty of family-friendly fun
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Halloween Spooktacular
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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