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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:

Couple walking along foot and cycle path in Minnippi Parklands next to lagoon.
Walk Or Cycle
Carindale To Minnippi
One of Brisbane’s most charming walk/rides is buried in Eastern suburbia and leads to an ancient lagoon
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Reddacliff Place and Treasury Hotel Brisbane
Walk
City South Bank
This walk meanders through Brisbane’s best preserved and oldest city precinct, the sprawling parklands, beach and pools of South Bank in the city’s midst.
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Walk Or Cycle
Clontarf Redcliffe
This scenic seaside walk of around 13km (4-5hrs) return starts at he southern tip of the Redcliffe peninsula
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Beach at Coochiemudlo
Moreton Bay
Coochiemudlo Island Walk or Cycle
Coochie Mudlo Island is one of Moreton Bay's most secluded and compact sand-fringed islands, relatively untouched by time or tourists
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Brisbane River and city views along footpath in Mowbray Park East Brisbane.
Walk
East Brisbane
This walk around East Brisbane, one of Brisbane’s best kept secrets, reveals quaint churches, elegant parks, stately Victorian villas and a hidden creek life
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Brisbane river and gum trees Graceville
Graceville River Walk
Following a scenic river gum-shaded path of around 2 km return, this peaceful walk has a playground at each end as well as a quirky role in Brisbane’s convict history
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Large rain forest trees in Greenes Falls Circuit Mt Glorious
Mt Glorious
Greenes Falls Circuit
Located on Mt Glorious, this 4.3km easy-grade walk incorporates the lush Rainforest Circuit which passes through a palm valley on the way to the falls
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View from Highgate Hill park
Highgate Hill Walk
A two hour ramble through the labyrinth of Highgate Hill’s historical streets, taking in the river, hidden parks, grand 19th century villas
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Mt Coot-tha
JC Slaughter Falls
This is a beautiful bushy gorge with grassy creek banks for picnics and barbecues, an open air bush chapel and a resident flock of sulphur-crested cockatoos.
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View from the Kangaroo Point City Walk, Brisbane
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Kangaroo Point City
This walking circuit takes in quarries, mangrove boardwalks, parks, botanic gardens, bridges and Riverside strip of bars and eateries
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long grass, lagoon and paper bark trees in Karawatha Forest in Stretton
Walk
Karawatha Forest
Out of the half dozen or so trails available to walk in this vast preserved bushland, the coolest and most scenic are on the southern side in the vicinity of some remnant ethereal lagoons
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Mitchelton- Alderley Walk
Walk Or Cycle
Mitchelton To Alderley
This path of approx 8km return meanders alongside Kedron Brook via what used to be farmlands
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Rotunda in New Farm Park
New Farm Walk
This walk of around an hour and a half to two hours, depending on stops, begins at New Farm CityCat Terminal
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Creek and bush
Walk Or Cycle
Northey St Farm
This 4km return creek side jaunt follows a shady flat paved path to Northey St City Farm
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Sheep grazing in field inside Oxley Creek Common in Rocklea
Rocklea
Oxley Creek Common
A serene patch of bird-inhabited wetland in the midst of an industrial area, Oxley Creek Common has a couple of easy paved walking trails
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Paddington district views with houses and hills
Walk
Paddington
This picturesque walk along the winding ridges of hilly Paddington comes densely packed with history
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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

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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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