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This giant sandy-floored wading pool was a Great Depression government project that still benefits the community
This gigantic tropical sea front pool nestled at the base of Redcliffe’s cliffs is a favourite for families with young children and those who enjoy a shallow water paddle on a hot day.
Five fantastic natural and man-made pools around Brisbane where kids can swim for free
Orion Lagoon is the sparkling blue jewel in the crown of Robelle Domain, Springfield city’s green heart and one of Ipswich’s showcase parklands
A favourite southside haunt on a hot day is Hibiscus Swimming Pool located in the Hibiscus Sports Complex at Upper Mt Gravatt.
Griffith University Aquatic Centre is in beautiful bush surrounds at Mt Gravatt Campus
This swimming complex is one of those rare commodities encompassing swimming pools and a small water park under the one open roof.
With up-to-the-minute facilities and fringed by a grove of statuesque gum trees, Colmslie Pool is a fantastic all year amenity
Nestled on the foreshore, Manly Pool is a bright little patch of blue comprising a 25 m covered pool
This fantastic family friendly pool complex and playground features giant Joan Miro-esque water sculptures dotted in and round the kids’ pools.
An old-fashioned resort style cluster of pools, picnic and barbecue amenities, beach volleyball and tennis courts
The perfect antidote to the corporate bustle of the CBD across the river, Streets Beach has something of the surreal about it

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

RACQ's MotorFest is the ultimate car lover's day out
Get ready for a fiery, festive celebration with bonfires, beats & street eats
The Australian Sake Festival is heading to Brisbane for the first time in 2025
Brisbane will welcome the nation's best equestrian talent at Festival of Showjumping 2026
Love turns deadly and power corrupts all in Queensland Ballet’s Hamlet
Brisbane’s most sought-after wellness event, Westin Wellness Weekend returns
A captivating exhibition celebrating Australia's native birds flies into Logan Art Gallery
Ubuntu Social is a free, all-ages celebration of world music, art, and community
Opera Queensland's Rusalka is taking over QPAC from June 25
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RACQ Motorfest

The ultimate car lover's day out returns to the iconic Brisbane Showgrounds with a spectacular auto exhibition
RACQ Motorfest
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
Red Riding Hood and The Wolf
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
This Weekend June 12-14
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Best Boutique Cinemas in Brisbane

Swap the standard movie night for a memorable one at one of Brisbane’s best boutique cinemas
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:
What's On in Brisbane in July
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
A vibrant celebration of Baroque Italy at QPAC
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