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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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The Gap

Enoggera Reservoir

Dating from 1866, this is significant as the first major (clay core) dam to be built in Queensland and one of the first in Australia.

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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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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Markets

Jingle all the way to the Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Markets

Nov 20

The Enchanted Garden

Brisbane’s Enchanted Garden is back at Roma Street Parkland this Christmas

Nov 20 - Dec 19

Twilight Christmas Markets

BCLP’s first-ever Twilight Christmas Market

Nov 21

Christmas on Cribb

Milton Markets are hosting a mega Xmas twilight market

Nov 21

people in Christmas costumes performing on stage

Cirque Du Sleigh

Join Santas naughty list with Cirque Du Sleigh at Brisbane Powerhouse

Nov 25 - Dec 23

Ready, Set, SPARKLAB!

Learn something new this school holidays with SparkLab at Queensland Museum!

Kings of Country Rock

Kings of Country Rock is a stage spectacular that captures the sound and spirit of America’s country-rock legends.

Nov 26

Don Juan & Manfred

Join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for their epic 2026 Season Finale, Don Juan & Manfred.

Nov 27-28

Carseldine Christmas Twilight Market

Carseldine Christmas Twilight Markets are bringing an evening of festive magic

Nov 28

Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie

The world's most famous detective is returning to the QPAC stage with Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie bringing murder, mystery and plenty of twists and turns

Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie

MUST DO

Don Juan & Manfred

Join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for their epic 2026 Season Finale at the Concert Hall QPAC, Don Juan & Manfred

Don Juan & Manfred

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Nov 13-15

Oddities & Curiosities Expo, Taste of Love Festival, stand-up comedy, an Ipswich Art Exhibition and a stunning Japanese BBQ opens in Fish Lane

This Weekend Nov 13-15

COMING UP

What's On in December In & Around Brisbane

From concerts, world class ballet, stunning art exhibitions, Christmas in the city and festive dining - here's what's on in December around Brisbane

What's On in December in Brisbane

MUST DO FAMILY HOLIDAY

Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Create magical family memories on the Gold Coast with a stay packed full of adventure, including daily breakfast, six fun-filled kids' activities and easy access to the region's biggest theme parks!

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

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