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City Botanic Gardens

These splendid gardens are culturally significant as the only place in Queensland to have had a continuous uninterrupted horticultural history for a very long time

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These splendid gardens are culturally significant as the only place in Queensland to have had a continuous uninterrupted horticultural history for a very long time

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All the best parks in Brisbane listed from A to Z. Reviews and pictures.

Graceville Riverside Parklands

The refreshed parklands will feature a new nature play space, upgraded picnic areas and a flexible community event lawn

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Morayfield

Glider Park

Glidera is a $3.5 million community space and one-hectare park, featuring BBQ and picnic shelters, a half basketball court, a dry creek bed and kick-about lawn

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Durack

Archerfield Wetlands District Park

The 4 ha of nature-based parkland features a large adventure play space and water play area, a youth hub with basketball court

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Take Time Out at Brisbane's Best Parks

Whether it’s a picture-perfect picnic spot, a great playground for the kids, or a new scooter track, Brisbane is a city of parks

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Bardon

Civosity Park

This unique and enchanting kids space on the edge of Ithaca Creek was created by local sculptor David Engwicht

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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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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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Mt Coot-Tha

Hoop Pine Picnic Area

Hoop Pine Picnic Area is an expansive outdoor space that lies between well-known JC Slaughter Falls Picnic Area and the lesser known Silky Oak Picnic Area

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Mt Coot-Tha

Silky Oak Picnic Area

Silky Oak Picnic Area is a beautiful green space of gently sloping grass, just perfect for laying down the picnic rug for a lazy day out in nature

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Mt Coot-Tha

Gold Mine Picnic Area

Gold Mine Picnic Area on Mt Coot-tha is shaded by towering gum trees with an historic gold mine only a short walk away, and if you're lucky, you may even spot a koala

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Mt Coot-Tha

Grey Gum Picnic Area

Grey Gum Picnic Area is a shady picnic spot on the eastern side of Mt Coot-Tha

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Funderwood Hollow

Nature Play

The popular playground Funderhollow at Underwood Park includes a fantastic nature play space

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Forest Lake

The Lake Parklands

The Lake Parklands is an idyllic spot to enjoy nature, with plenty of picnic areas and playgrounds dotted alongside picturesque Forest Lake

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Environmental Park

North Lakes

North Lakes Environmental Park is like a mini-Kakadu near Brisbane - a protected wetland eco-system home to 29 species of native birds

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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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Seq's Best Super Parks

They are the parks that ate south east Queensland, the mega green spaces that are the Elle MacPhersons and Kate Mosses of outdoor recreation - our super parks.

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026 is bringing colour, fashion and plenty of trackside fun from 10 Oct to 14 Nov

Oct 10 - Nov 14

Menopause The Musical

Menopause The Musical® is back in Brisbane!

Until Oct 25

Plantapalooza Plant Festival

The Plantapalooza plant festival returns to the Saturday Fresh Market

Oct 10

Brisbane Celtic Festival

Brisbane Celtic Festival is a lively celebration of Celtic culture,

Oct 11

Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Live 2026!

Guy Montgomery's Spelling Bee is back

Oct 16 & 17

Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Experience the most beloved animated movie soundtracks

Oct 23-24

Horror Movie Campout

Horror Movie Campout is a full-on immersive overnight horror camping experience

Oct 24-25

Ladies standing in an art studio looking at art

Sandgate Art Society Creative Trail

Discover this northside art trail over two art-filled weekends

Oct 24-25, 30 & Oct 31 - Nov 1

2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo

The 2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo is rolling back into Brisbane

Oct 29 - Nov 1

Botanic By Night: NightGlow

A spectacular after-dark experience has transformed Brisbane's Botanic Gardens into an illuminated wonderland of native wildlife

Botanic By Night: NightGlow

MUST DO

Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Queensland Symphony Orchestra brings some of the most beloved animated movie soundtracks of all time to life at Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 9-11

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival kicks off, a hilarious take on Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice lands at QPAC, plus a moonlight walk for MS and Anastasia The Musical - here are the top things to do in Brisbane and beyond this weekend:

This Weekend Oct 9-11

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

What's On in November 2026

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

Best Restaurants in Brisbane

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

Best Bars in Brisbane

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