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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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Lota

Lota House

As a relic of an early 1860s gentry estate, Lota House is the oldest surviving residence in the Manly and Lota region

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Ashgrove

Marist Brothers Tower Block

This ghostly white tower in the western foothills can be seen for miles around and was built in 1930 as St Jude’s Mission House and Seminary for the training of priests and nuns

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Cbd

Masonic Temple

This grand structure with its classic temple façade doubles as both a World War I memorial to lost Freemasons and a monument to Freemasonry itself

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Fortitude Valley

Mcwhirters Building

This building is the legacy of Scotsman James McWhirter, one of Brisbane’s leading retailers of the late 19th and early 20th century.

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Bowen Hills

Miegunyah

A near to perfectly preserved half-acre of house (circa 1886) and land as it was in the last part of Queen Victoria’s reign

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Milton

Milton House

Milton House was built in 1853 for retired Queen St chemist Ambrose Eldridge who himself played a role in the Separation Movement

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Cbd

Mooney Memorial Fountain

A rare and ornate example of a Victorian public monument, the gothic style Mooney Memorial drinking fountain stands on an intersection of Eagle and Queen St

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Auchenflower

Moorlands

Perched on a hill overlooking Coronation Drive and the river, Moorlands is possibly Brisbane’s most notorious and intriguing historical residence.

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Wynnum

Mount Carmel Convent

Mt Carmel Convent, home to the Sisters of Mercy, was designed by RS Dods prestigious architectural firm and constructed in 1915

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East Brisbane

Mowbraytown Presbyterian Church Group

This little cluster of stand out weatherboard buildings are both an ode to the father of Presbyterianism in Brisbane, Reverend Thomas Mowbray

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Shorncliffe

Musgrave House

Dating from a time when the Sandgate Shorncliffe peninsula was overrun with boarding houses and convalescent homes

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West End

Nassagaweya

Nassagaweya with its decorative fretwork, gables and porches was designed and built by accomplished architect and surveyor and later Mayor of South Brisbane

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Cbd

National Australia Bank

This one time head office of NAB was designed by colonial architect FDG Stanley (of Queensland Club fame) in the grand classical style of the boom times

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South Bank

Nepalese Peace Pagoda

As one of several relics of Expo 88 that were salvaged and endure as a reminder of the time Brisbane discovered 24 hour partying

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Alderley

Newmarket Brickworks Chimney

This lone striking 50m tower, c1912 stands sentry in the back streets of Alderley behind the Newmarket Pool

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Newstead

Newstead House

Brisbane’s earliest surviving house dates from 1846 when it was built as a simple single storey dwelling for pastoralist Patrick Leslie

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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