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

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Granite House building and front yard in Ashgrove
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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Greylands house and lawns in Indooroopilly
Indooroopilly
Greylands
One of Brisbane’s grand and earliest villas built in Indooroopilly, Greylands was constructed in 1876 by prominent lawyer Graham Lloyd Hart.
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Woman standing in front of Hawthorne Ferry Terminal next to palm trees in Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Hawthorne Ferry Terminal
Ferries have been an important part of Brisbane transport since the 1840s and as there was only one bridge built across the river in almost a century.
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Hester Villa ad garden on Stafford St in East Brisbane
East Brisbane
Hester Villa
A fine example of an early Federation era timber and iron house, Hester Villa was built in 1901 for Captain Robert Pairn.
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Holy Cross Laundry building in Wooloowin
Wooloowin
Holy Cross Laundry
Businesses and hospitals still use this laundry, not realising that it is a rare surviving example of a 19th century workhouse for the down-and-out that still operates as a charitable institution.
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Holy Spirit Catholic Church tower and trees in New farm
New Farm
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
This landmark church with imposing Italianate tower was yet another of Archbishop Duhig’s projects in the years 1927-30.
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Doors with chinese encryptions and paintings in the Holy Triad Temple in Albion
Albion
Holy Triad Temple
This ornate little joss house, which was built in 1886 for Brisbane’s burgeoning Cantonese community, is tucked away in the back streets of Breakfast Creek.
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Hughesville house and front yard behind a white picket fence in Eight Mile Plains
Eight Mile Plains
Hughesville
Hughesville sits in all its classic beauty overlooking the commercially marked intersection of Padstow and Logan Rds.
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Old Ithaca Town Council Chambers on Enoggera Tce in Red Hill (old Red Hill kindy)
Red Hill
Ithaca Town Council Chambers
One of Brisbane’s earliest shires was the inner western Ithaca, which loosely covers today’s suburbs of Paddington, Red Hill and part of Bardon.
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Jacob's Ladder, King Edward Park, Spring Hill, Brisbane, urban stair climbs, history, Queensland
Spring Hill
Jacob's Ladder
This thoroughfare between Spring Hill and the Brisbane CBD was indeed little more than a ladder in its early days
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John Mills House and gardens in Yeronga
Yeronga
John Mills House
By the early 20th century Yeronga was well established as a desirable place of residence for Brisbane’s growing middle class, including printer John Mills
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Julius St Flats art deco building facade at sunrise in New Farm
New Farm
Julius St Flats
This snug little time capsule of the 1930s, tucked away in a cul de sac off Moray St, came about as a result of a timber mill fire in 1931
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Kirkston house and yard seen from Rupert St Windsor
Windsor
Kirkston
Said to be one of Brisbane’s most architecturally accomplished buildings of its time, Kirkston was built in 1889 by one John Young of Young’s Shop and Residence.
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La Scala house on the Corner Brunswick and Harcourt Streets.
Fortitude Valley
La Scala
This unusual three storey timber house was designed by TR Hall, one half of the dynamic duo responsible for City Hall, and built at the start of World War I.
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Lamb House surrounded by trees in Kangaroo Point
Kangaroo Pt
Lamb House
The landmark villa Lamb House or ‘Home’ as it has also been known, is some sixty years younger than Kangaroo Pt itself.
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Land Administration Building facade and square
Cbd
Land Administration Building
Today this majestic monolith houses the beautifully converted Treasury Hotel, but it began life at the start of the 1900s as the Land Administration Building.
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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 Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct

Twilight Christmas Markets

BCLP’s first-ever Twilight Christmas Market
Nov 21
Aerial view of Milton Xmas Markets

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

Kings of Country Rock is a stage spectacular that captures the sound and spirit of America’s country-rock legends.
Nov 26
symphony orchestra performance on stage

Don Juan & Manfred

Join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for their epic 2026 Season Finale, Don Juan & Manfred.
Nov 27-28
people on lawn at Christmas Market

Carseldine Christmas Twilight Market

Carseldine Christmas Twilight Markets are bringing an evening of festive magic
Nov 28
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EDITOR'S PICK

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
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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
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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
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This Weekend Nov 13-15
Lighting of Christmas Tree Brisbane
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
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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!
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BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
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 brand-new Nutcracker is coming to Brisbane
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