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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:

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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Walk
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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Person on Canyon Flyer Zipline Tour, Tamborine Mountain, Gold Coast Hinterland
Mt Tamborine
Canyon Flyer
Canyon Flyer is Australia’s largest guided zipline tour - an awesome extreme adventure attraction like no other
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Vintage car at RACQ Motorfest

RACQ MotorFest 2026

RACQ's MotorFest is the ultimate car lover's day out
Jun 14
West-End-Solstice-Crowd

West End Solstice Market

Get ready for a fiery, festive celebration with bonfires, beats & street eats
Jun 19
Crowd of people at Brisbane Sake Festival

Australian Sake Festival

The Australian Sake Festival is heading to Brisbane for the first time in 2025
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Festival of Showjumping 2026

Festival of Showjumping

Brisbane will welcome the nation's best equestrian talent at Festival of Showjumping 2026
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Dancer in tutu Hamlet

Hamlet

Love turns deadly and power corrupts all in Queensland Ballet’s Hamlet
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Westin Wellness Weekend

Westin Wellness Weekend

Brisbane’s most sought-after wellness event, Westin Wellness Weekend returns
June 20-21

Where do I belong? Our birds through art

A captivating exhibition celebrating Australia's native birds flies into Logan Art Gallery
Jun 20 - Aug 29

Ubuntu Social

Ubuntu Social is a free, all-ages celebration of world music, art, and community
Jun 21
Lady sitting under the water - Rusalka Opera Queensland

Rusalka

Opera Queensland's Rusalka is taking over QPAC from June 25
25 Jun - 4 Jul
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RACQ Motorfest

The ultimate car lover's day out returns to the iconic Brisbane Showgrounds with a spectacular auto exhibition
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RACQ Motorfest
Dancer on Stage
MUST DO

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
RACQ Motorfest
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do June 12-14

From the return of RACQ MotorFest and a free kids festival to a hot new gourmet sandwich shop and a month-long, city-wide foodie celebration
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This Weekend June 12-14
Best Boutique Cinemas in Brisbane
MUST VISIT

Best Boutique Cinemas in Brisbane

Swap the standard movie night for a memorable one at one of Brisbane’s best boutique cinemas
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Best Boutique Cinemas in Brisbane
NEXT MONTH

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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What's On in Brisbane in July
The Summit Restaurant
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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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Best Restaurants in Brisbane
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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Best Bars in Brisbane
A vibrant celebration of Baroque Italy at QPAC
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