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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:

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Sandgate - Shorncliffe
This is a scenic and easy walk or ride passing through a myriad of waterfront picnic spots to the historical jetty at Shorncliffe
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Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
Fernvale-Ipswich
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is the best kept secret in Brisbane's west - a bike track that follows the old rail line through scenic countryside, quaint bridges
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Kondalilla Falls

Best Rock Pools Around Brisbane

Cool off in summer at SEQ's many scenic rock pools and swimming holes
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Cedar Creek Falls, Mt Tamborine
Tamborine Mountain
Cedar Creek Falls
One of Tamborine Mountain's most popular tourist attractions with stunning views over the open canyon, waterfall and rock pools
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Crockatt Park, Bramble Bay
Woody Point
Crockatt Park
Crockatt Park can be found on the foreshore of Bramble Bay and is a must-visit for families.
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Redland Bay South
This scenic Redland Bay walk starts at the Pelican Slipway café and follows the shoreline south for about half an hour each way
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Hemmant Quarry Reserve, Hemmant
Hemmant
Hemmant Quarry Reserve
Historical Hemmant Quarry Reserve is a pocket-sized slice of bush paradise halfway between Brisbane CBD and Wynnum.
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Bunya Riverside Reserve
Bunya
Bunya Riverside Reserve
Bunya Riverside Reserve, also known as Bunya Crossing, has a deep waterhole which is perfect for swimming, kayaking, canoeing and fishing
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Redland Bay Walk
Walk
Redland Bay
One of Brisbane bayside’s most beautiful walks, this Redland Bay path features tiny red sand beaches and stunning island views
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Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve Ipswich
Ipswich
Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve
Look out for the relics of an old Ipswich castle and coal mines on this interesting bush walk or bike trail
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Mt Coot-tha Summit Walk
Summit Circuit
Mt Coot-tha
Mt Coot-tha’s Summit Circuit combines the original scenic and highly popular Summit Track with the Mahogany Trail
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People playing Laser Skirmish Mount Cotton
Mt Cotton
Laser Skirmish
Laser Skirmish Mount Cotton offers family fun in the great outdoors, playing laser tag with Redland’s natural bushland as the battlefield
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karawatha-forest-park
Park
Karawatha Forest
Karawatha Forest Park boasts Queensland's first nature play space, Brisbane City Council's only environment education centre on the southside.
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The Old Quarry Daisy Hill is
Daisy Hill
Old Quarry
The Old Quarry in Daisy Hill is a hidden oasis, surrounded by a myriad of walking trails and mountain bike tracks
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Jindalee Boat Ramp Park
Jindalee
Jindalee Boat Ramp Park
Sitting on the banks of the Brisbane River is this lovely green space which offers something for each member of the family.
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Creekside Park Kenmore
Kenmore
Creekside Park Walk
Creekside Park is at the heart of a pleasant and serene 1-hour green belt walk connecting the back streets of Kenmore to Brookfield, and one that is a bit of a local’s secret
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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
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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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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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