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Mr Percival's

This stunning overwater bar-restaurant is in the heart of the iconic Howard Smith Wharves precinct

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East Brisbane

Eskgrove

Tucked away on a quiet riverside street sits this rare gem of a pre-separation house

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Bardon

Fairy House

The heritage-listed iconic house with its composer sculpture garden is now for rent on Air BnB

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Alderley

Farrington House

Originating as Farrington House, this grand hilltop gabled home was built in the 1880’s for its biscuit empire owner Frederick Wilson.

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Paddington

Forester's Hall

Built in 1888 to a design by architect AB Wilson, Forester’s Hall is a rare surviving intact example of a 19th century community hall

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Corinda

Francis Lookout

This tiny private burial ground c1863 sits atop a Corinda hill with the district’s best panoramic views.

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Cbd

Frogs Hollow

In the convict days the area down in the vicinity of Alice St was a mangrove swamp known as Frog’s Hollow

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West End

Gas Stripping Tower

The only one of its kind left in Australia today, this cast iron tower was made in England and shipped out in sections to the 1880’s

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GPO building lit up at night in Brisbane.

Cbd

General Post Office

The history of this site predates the 1872 construction of the Brisbane GPO by John Petrie

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Ashgrove

Glenlyon

Glenlyon still retains some of the air of the grand country estate it was during the 19th century when its marble floors were polished with butter milk

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Hendra

Glengariff

As one of the remaining large Victorian villas that sprang up around Brisbane in the late 1800’s, Glengariff is one of the grandest in scale and most imposing.

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Paddington

Government House

Fernberg, which is German for ‘distant mountain’ was aptly named by its first owner and resident in 1864, merchant and later MP Johann Heussler.

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Brisbane CBD

Government Printing Office

The striking gothic arched William St section of this office was designed by colonial architect FDG Stanley and built in 1874 after an earlier wooden printing office had been demolished.

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Graceville

Graceville Memorial Park

As one of few surviving recreational grounds from the 1880s, this park began and grew with the suburb of Graceville

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Graceville

Graceville Railway Station

A rare example of a post war station fitted out between 1952 and 1959 in the new age of Modernist design which was a deliberate move away from the traditional railway station.

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Graceville

Graceville Uniting Church

Walter Taylor, the builder and architect of the live-in Walter Taylor Bridge, was also responsible for this unique interwar gothic church and its connecting buildings.

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Ashgrove

Granite House

The quiet leafy hideaway that is St John’s Wood was once a centre point for Brisbane society and privy to Royal guests including the future King of England George V.

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Radiohead for Solo Piano: Live AV Set

Australian pianist Josh Cohen returns to QPAC with his acclaimed reimagining of Radiohead's iconic songs

Oct 3

MS Moonlight Walk

Brisbane’s annual lantern-lit moonlight walk to fight MS

Oct 10

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

Brisbane Celtic Festival

Brisbane Celtic Festival is a lively celebration of Celtic culture,

Oct 11

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

WSW MEGA MANIA

Brisbane is in for a serious dose of international wrestling action

Oct 30

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2026

Dust off your costumes! Supanova Comic Con is returning to Brisbane

Nov 6-8

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

The Book of Mormon

Brisbane, the Mormons are back! The Tony®, Olivier® and Grammy® Award-winning The Book of Mormon is now playing at QPAC

The Book of Mormon

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 2-4

A massive Jim Henson exhibition, Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Anastasia The Musical, a lantern-lit trail and endless school holiday fun! Here are the top things to do in Brisbane and beyond this weekend:

This Weekend Oct 2-4

COMING UP

What's On in October In & Around Brisbane

From beloved musicals, unique exhibitions and live shows to Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers events, cinema programs and culinary experiences, the top things to do in and around Brisbane in October

What's on in October

HOT TICKET

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

Jane Austen gets a hilarious musical makeover in this Olivier Award-winning comedy coming to Brisbane

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

THE GUIDE

September School Holiday Guide

Spring into the September school holidays with these fantastic activities, shows and events in and around Brisbane

September School Holidays 2026

MUSIC

Art of the Score: The Music of Joe Hisaishi

Experience Joe Hisaishi’s iconic Studio Ghibli music live with Queensland Symphony Orchestra in Brisbane

Art of the Score: The Music of Joe Hisaishi

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 brand-new Nutcracker is coming to Brisbane