SITE PARTNER:

visitor info guide to brisbane

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?

Witta

Wittacork Dairy Cottages

This rural escape just outside Maleny has much to offer, but the jewel in its crown is the stunning view.

...more

Ferny Grove

Brisbane Tramway Museum

This fascinating outdoor museum is where you can ride restored Brisbane trams

...more

New Farm

Heal House

Heal House is a magnificent historic Queenslander with just three luxury suites tucked away in a quiet New Farm Street

...more

Stokers Siding Nsw

Hosanna Farmstay

Hosanna Farmstay is a quiet 100 acre property in the Tweed Hinterland which provides the perfect environment to escape the stress of life in the city.

...more

Spring Hill

The Inchcolm Hotel

Brisbane's original boutique hotel stands on the edge of the CBD in Spring Hill and is now known as Ovolo Inchcolm

...more

New Farm

Spicers Balfour Hotel

Spicers Balfour is a traditional Queenslander converted into a sublime guest hotel that is in a class of its own

...more

Rosalie

Cinebar Rosalie Village

Cinebar Rosalie Village is a hidden gem - a quartet of tiny boutique cinemas

...more

Ravensbourne

The Stonehouse Retreat

The Stonehouse Retreat is a grand rustic hand-crafted stone lodge perched atop a mountain ridge near Ravensbourne National Park, with jaw-dropping sweeping vistas as far as Brisbane

...more

By Spicers

Scenic Rim Trail

The Scenic Rim Trail is without peer in Queensland - a multi-day trek through the stunning mountain habitats of the Scenic Rim combined with luxury eco-accommodation

...more

New Farm

New Farm Cinemas

The iconic Village Twin Cinema, renamed New Farm Cinemas, features the famous Purple Room in fully restored glory

...more

Brisbane

Airtrain

Travellers in Brisbane have been enjoying the benefits of hopping on the Airtrain since it started operating in 2001.

...more

Brisbane's War Relics

Brisbane is awash with war memorials from the world wars and relics from its time as Asia Pacific HQ in World War II

...more

Spring Hill

Punthill Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Punthill Apartment Hotel is one of the unique and hip boutique hotels centrally located in Brisbane’s inner-city

...more

Indooroopilly

Walter Taylor Bridge

The gothic white towers of Indooroopilly’s Walter Taylor Bridge have long been a source of public fascination

...more

Brisbane

Queensland Police Museum

The Queensland Police Museum is a fascinating secret trove that contains the history of crime, law and order

...more

Cbd

St Stephen's Chapel

St Stephen’s Chapel, the first church built on this site, sits like the child of the much larger cathedral beside it

...more

accommodation

see all

arts & culture

see all

getting around

see all

tours

see all

brisbane suburbs

see all

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