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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:

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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Scarborough to Newport Walk or Cycle Path
Walk Or Cycle
Scarborough To Newport
From Scarborough’s colourful seaside cafe strip, this waterfront walk/cycle winds around the tip of Redcliffe through Casuarina-lined parks
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Brisbane CBD
Best Urban Stair Climbs
We’ve found some of Brisbane CBD’s best public stairs for you to include in your fitness regime so expect to see your step count really climb
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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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