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Mr Percival's

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

Read On Mr Percival's

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

Read On Mr Percival's

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?

Tomb stones in front of Christ Church Tingalpa
Tingalpa
Christ Church
This is the second charming little incarnation of the original church that was designed by holy architect RG Suter in 1868.
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Statues in garden park in front of temple in Chung Tian Temple in Priestdale
Priestdale
Fo Guang Shan Chung Tian Temple
On the outer edges of parklands and koala colonies is this peaceful Buddhist retreat with buildings in the Chinese palace architectural style of red and gold
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Cintra House and palm trees in Bowen Hills
Bowen Hills
Cintra House
This prominent white landmark villa on ‘Cloudland Hill’ came from humble beginnings as a smaller stone Georgian affair designed by Benjamin Backhouse in the early 1860’s.
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Cleveland lighthouse next to norfolk pine tree.
Cleveland Pt
Cleveland Lighthouse
This landmark timber structure which still stands proud at Cleveland Point was built in 1864-65 as one of the first in the colony of Queensland.
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Cloudland Memorial Arch in Bowen Hills
Bowen Hills
Cloudland Memorial Arch
Secreted on a tiny patch of green overlooking Newstead is this ‘shrine’ to the once grand ballroom which graced the top of the hill
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Comino’s Arcade building in Redcliffe.
Redcliffe
Comino's Arcade
The plain face-brick façade of the 1941 built Comino’s Arcade gives little clue to the richness of its history and interior.
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Commissariat Stores building in Brisbane.
Cbd
Commissariat Store Museum
Tucked away from the city’s thoroughfares, the convict-built Commissariat Stores are one of only two buildings that survived from the penal settlement.
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Commonwealth Government Offices
The imposing neo-classical towers of the government offices came to life as part of the government job scheme during the Depression.
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Coronet Court building in New Farm
New Farm
Coronet Court
This remarkable piece of art deco architecture came to be during the Great Depression when houses everywhere were being divided into flats.
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Jogger on footpath along Brisbane River with Customs House in the background at sunrise.
CBD
Customs House
A customs house has inhabited this spot near Petrie’s Bight since 1849, with this grand copper-domed building with its massive colonnade replacing a much smaller one in 1888
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Tomb stones surrounded by bush in Dutton Park Cemetery
Dutton Park
South Brisbane Cemetery
One of Queensland’s oldest burial grounds, South Brisbane Cemetery was reserved as a supplement to the overflowing Paddington Cemetery in 1864.
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Saint Leger Stand Circa 1913 in the Eagle Farm Racecourse Ascot Brisbane Queensland
Ascot
Eagle Farm Racecourse
Horseracing in Brisbane had its roots in the early settlement with the first settlers keen followers and punters, with the Queensland Turf Club being established in 1865.
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Empire Hotel building on Brunswick St Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Empire Hotel
As one of a swag of grand ornate hotels that came to represent the unique Queensland 19th century style, the Empire was constructed in the boom times of the late 1880’s
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Enoggera Reservoir lake and bush in the Gap
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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Eskgrove house and garden in East Brisbane
East Brisbane
Eskgrove
Tucked away on a quiet riverside street sits this rare gem of a pre-separation house
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Fairy House surrounded by trees on MacGregor Tce Bardon
Bardon
Fairy House
The heritage-listed iconic house with its composer sculpture garden is now for rent on Air BnB
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Bonfire at Sandstone Point Hotel

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
Lead actors in A Bee Story

A Bee Story

It’s a sticky situation, and things never quite go to plan…
8-11 Jul
Light show SPARK Ipswich

SPARK Ipswich

A fabulous 5-day festival celebrating arts and culture
Jul 8-12
Wares on display at Albion Antique & Collectables Fair

Albion Antique & Collectables Fair

Albion Antique & Collectables Fair follows up the success of its past fairs
Jul 10-12
Gardens close up

Queensland Garden Show

The much-loved Queensland Garden Show will return to Nambour in July for its 42nd year
10-12 Jul
Actor on stage QPAC

Saplings

Saplings is a powerful, funny and deeply human work drawn from real stories
Jul 15-18
crowd at Jumpers and Jazz

Jumpers & Jazz in July

Looking for a colourful, country winter experience?
Jul 16-26
Flying-Porky-Studios-Jim-Cox

Open Studios Sunshine Coast

Looking for the perfect winter weekend escape?
Jul 17-19; 24-26
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Newstead House
EDITOR'S PICK

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
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Brisbane Open House 2026
People in cake class
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
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International Cake Show Australia
Lifeline Bookfest
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
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This Weekend July 3-5
Paddington Views
BRISBANE GUIDE

Day to Night in Paddington

Follow our Must Do-approved itinerary for the ultimate day-to-night adventure through Paddington
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Day to Night in Paddington
Peaks to Points
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
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Wjat's on in August
Dancer with prop
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
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Red Riding Hood and The Wolf
Snow4 Kids
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
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June July School Holiday Guide
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 vibrant celebration of Baroque Italy at QPAC
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