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Visit these Brisbane attractions, whether you’re a tourist in for the weekend or a native looking to explore

Posted: Thursday December 17 2015

Want to get a sense of the city? Discover fun Brisbane attractions, including local landmarks, notable parks and historic sites, curated by the Time Out community.

The best Brisbane attractions

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Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
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Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

This living green museum is home to thousands of species of flora, tranquil gardens and beautiful plant displays, spanning 56 hectares. The more than 20,000...

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Five epic secret swimming spots around Brisbane
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Five epic secret swimming spots around Brisbane

Connect with nature – and your besties – at these picturesque places to cool off

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The best attractions in Brisbane
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The best attractions in Brisbane

Thanks to Brisbane attractions like art museums and natural wonders, the BrisVegas nickname is no longer ironic

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Rocks Riverside Park
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Rocks Riverside Park

This park, located on the Brisbane River in Seventeen Mile Rocks, is popular with families, garden enthusiasts and locals. With more than 8,000m2 of open...

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The Story Bridge
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The Story Bridge

Brisbane's well-known Story Bridge has been connecting Kangaroo Point with Fortitude Valley since the 1940s. The construction of the cantilever bridge...

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Buderim Urban Food Street
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Buderim Urban Food Street

This Sunshine Coast neighbourhood is paving the way in Australia when it comes to sustainable living. The Buderim Urban Food Street is Australia's only...

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Kangaroo Point Cliffs
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Kangaroo Point Cliffs

Right next to the Brisbane River lie the imposing Kangaroo Point Cliffs. The cliffs form part of the Kangaroo Point Park and are perfect for budding...

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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Lone Pine has way more than just koalas, but it also has a lot of koalas – over 130 apparently – ready and waiting to be cuddled and...

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Eat Street Northshore
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Eat Street Northshore

Update, September 9, 2020: Eat Street Northshore is currently closed under Covid-19 restrictions. The gates will re-open for a three week drive-thru dessert...

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Cadogan Street Park Disc Golf Course
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Cadogan Street Park Disc Golf Course

Brisbane's frisbee fans were gifted with the city's second disc golf course in 2020. The Cadogan Street Park Disc Golf Course is a free public course...

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Want more? Find museums in Brisbane

Queensland Museum
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Queensland Museum

This multifaceted museum residing in Brisbane's riverside cultural precinct of South Bank tells the changing story of Queensland. It is home to millions of...

Museum of Brisbane
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Museum of Brisbane

The Museum of Brisbane is an impressive attraction from the get go. The museum is housed in Brisbane City Hall – the imposing neoclassical...

RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre
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RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

The RAAF base at Amberley is the largest Air Force base in Australia, with an incredible 5,000 personnel employed there. At the base's Aviation Heritage...

Queensland Maritime Museum
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Queensland Maritime Museum

Museum admission is currently by pre-booking. Open on weekends only due to Covid-19 restrictions. The HMAS Diamantina is a World War II River...

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