Visiting Brisbane
With stunning natural assets and a subtropical alfresco lifestyle, Brisbane is understated and unpretentious, with a welcoming laidback feel that flips the traditional city experience on its head.
The Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) is located in the innovative Cultural Centre precinct – on Brisbane's South Bank that houses the state's major cultural institutions including the Gallery, Queensland Performing Arts, Queensland Museum and State Library of Queensland.
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MORE OF BRISBANE
Head beyond the Cultural Centre precinct to embrace the outdoor lifestyle or dine riverside along South Bank Parklands or Howard Smith Wharves, go shopping in the Brisbane city centre, soak up the eclectic culture of West End, visit James St and Fortitude Valley's vibrant boutiques and bars or discover the city's many other thriving districts. An endless selection of events are yours to explore and attend at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Find out how you can explore the city like a local, including some Brisbane’s best laneways. Further afield, explore the lush surrounding hinterland or the sandy beaches of Moreton and North Stradbroke Islands. A few of our favourite experiences are listed below:
FIRST ARTISTS: CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
Create memorable connections to Australian First Nations art, music, native food, dance, culture and storytelling.
Experience one of QAGOMA’s exclusive evenings immersed in the unique art and culture of Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), co-designed with 100% Indigenous-owned business Blaklash Creative
For bookings and enquiries visit our website
RIVER TO BAY
From exciting adventures to Moreton Bay Island to iconic Brisbane River tours connecting you to some of Brisbane’s favourite inner-city venues along the river, River to Bay tours allow you to explore the best of the Bay and Brisbane and unlock a world of wonder and adventure
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BLACKCARD CULTURAL TOURS
Explore the Cultural Precinct with local Aboriginal tour guides and connect with the world’s oldest living culture. Blackcard’s interactive guided tours visit significant public art installations, exhibitions and more in the area.
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MIRIMAR KOALA AND RIVER CRUISE
This popular Brisbane river cruise has been taking locals and visitors to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary for over 70 years. This is the perfect way to get up close and personal with Australia’s cuddliest creatures while enjoying the sights and sounds of Brisbane’s most attractive waterfront suburbs, only accessible by boat.
For bookings visit the website
WALK BRISBANE
There’s so much more to the Queensland capital than meets the eye. See how much you really know about Brisbane on any of our 3-hour tours. Whether you enjoy art, history, stories, coffee, design, gardens, small undiscovered bars or just want to get to know the city let us help you discover the best parts of beautiful Brisbane that we know so well!
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WHEEL OF BRISBANE
An iconic landmark on the South Bank skyline, the Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane is a breathtaking way to take in a 360-degree panoramic view of spectacular Brisbane city.
Rising 60 metres above the ground you can enjoy the safety and comfort of a fully enclosed, air-conditioned gondola that seats up to 8 people and is fun for everyone.
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TANGALOOMA ISLAND RESORT
Tangalooma Island Resort is set amid the national and marine parks of Moreton Island (Mulgumpin), so if you’re after action packed adventure on land and sea or even just a mini break to connect with nature and unwind, then book your day trip to Tangalooma Island Resort. Enjoy the beach without the traffic and switch to cruise mode by jumping on a return day cruise to Tangalooma Island Resort, located on Moreton Island, only a 75 minute cruise from Brisbane across Moreton Bay. Cruises include bucket list activities such as Wild Dolphin Feeding, Whale Watching, ATV Quad Bike tours, Snorkelling the famous Tangalooma Wrecks and more.
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FIRST TIMERS
So, it’s your first time in the Queensland capital and you’re looking for the best things to do in Brisbane.
With over 300+ days of sunshine a year, a plethora of outdoor spaces, burgeoning bar and dining scene, award-winning galleries and a bustling CBD, Brisbane is just begging to be explored.
Plan a trip that packs a punch with this guide to the best things to do in Brisbane.