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Mr Percival's

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

Want to know which are the best hotels in Brisbane? Where to find the must-see galleries, museums and historical places? Where to head for wining and dining? Or just trying to figure out the best ways of getting around?

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Shrine Of Remembrance

Public donations helped to raise the funds for Brisbane’s landmark war memorial

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Sth Brisbane

South Brisbane Town Hall

This rare and highly accomplished piece of 1891 architecture was designed as the South Brisbane Municipal Chambers by John Murdock.

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St Andrew's Uniting Church

As with all designs that break with tradition St Andrew’s began its life in 1905 as a maligned building for not following the gothic in-vogue style.

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St John's Cathedral

Brisbane’s largest and most striking cathedral, St John’s construction from local tuff and Helidon sandstone famously took well over a century

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South Brisbane

St Mary's Catholic Church

Built in the early 1890’s to replace the original wooden Catholic church of 1865, St Mary’s is a landmark in South Brisbane.

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Mitchelton

St Matthews Anglican Church

Few non-locals know of this little slice of early colonial history atop a hill with commanding views towards the north and city.

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Woolloongabba

St Nicholas Cathedral

This church is the oldest purpose-built Orthodox Russian Church within the oldest Russian Orthodox parish in Australia

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Inside Saint Stephen's Cathedral in Brisbane.

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St Stephen's Cathedral

Gothic St Stephen’s Cathedral, like cathedrals world wide, was completed after more than a century had passed between the foundation stone being laid in 1860

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Ashgrove

Stewart Place

This little green square at the edge of Ashgrove shopping centre is awash with memorials pertinent to the history of the area.

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Kangaroo Point

Story Bridge

When Brisbane’s premier iconic bridge opened in 1940 (attended by 37000 people) after five years of construction it was the seventh largest of its type in the world.

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Tattersall's Arcade

The fine Georgian building housing the arcade was built in 1926 to house the Tattersall’s (Horse Racing) Club

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Fortitude Valley

TCB Building

This fine featured building, fronting onto both Chinatown Mall and Brunswick St Mall, was designed by RS Dods in 1902 for Irish retailer Thomas Charles Beirne

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Teneriffe House

This tucked away hilltop rendered brick homestead was designed by Melbourne architect William Ellerker and built in 1865.

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The Mansions

This decorative and stately row of six attached town houses was the unusual ‘baby’ of a trio of parliamentarians

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Highgate Hill

Toonarbin

Having built his house Montpelier on a hill he named after himself -‘O’Reilly’s Hill’ (later Bowen Hills) - moved across the river

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Toowong

Toowong Cemetery

This site was chosen by terminally ill Governor Blackall who was riding past

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Bonfire Night

This extraordinary event features sensational bonfires and so much more

Jul 4

Group eating at a table at El Camino King St

Open Season Dining Deals

Check out these King St Open Season dining deals

Until Jul 24

A Bee Story

It’s a sticky situation, and things never quite go to plan…

8-11 Jul

SPARK Ipswich

A fabulous 5-day festival celebrating arts and culture

Jul 8-12

Albion Antique & Collectables Fair

Albion Antique & Collectables Fair follows up the success of its past fairs

Jul 10-12

Queensland Garden Show

The much-loved Queensland Garden Show will return to Nambour in July for its 42nd year

10-12 Jul

Saplings

Saplings is a powerful, funny and deeply human work drawn from real stories

Jul 15-18

Jumpers & Jazz in July

Looking for a colourful, country winter experience?

Jul 16-26

Open Studios Sunshine Coast

Looking for the perfect winter weekend escape?

Jul 17-19; 24-26

Brisbane Open House

Take a peek inside some of Brisbane’s most prominent buildings for free when Brisbane Open House returns for a weekend to remember

Brisbane Open House 2026

MUST DO

International Cake Show Australia

From full day workshops to mini decorating classes, there's something for everyone at the International Cake Show Australia

International Cake Show Australia

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do July 3-5

From the Lifeline Bookfest and a winter wonderland with real snow to Bonfire Night at Sandstone Point, family-friendly Croc tours and a vibrant celebration of Baroque Italy

This Weekend July 3-5

BRISBANE GUIDE

Day to Night in Paddington

Follow our Must Do-approved itinerary for the ultimate day-to-night adventure through Paddington

Day to Night in Paddington

COMING UP

What's On in August in Brisbane

From Grezefest, The Gospel According to Paul, The Music of Barbra Streisand and Peaks to Points Festival to whale watching, the top things to do in August in and around Brisbane

Wjat's on in August

FAMILY

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

THE GUIDE

Winter School Holidays Jun-Jul

Keep the kids off the screens this holiday with these great shows, activities and events, from fun in the snow to epic shows, exhibitions and more

June July School Holiday Guide

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