Best Brisbane attractions for locals and tourists

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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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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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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Kangaroo Point Cliffs

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

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7th Brigade Park

Spanning over 73 hectares, this Chermside park is one of the largest on Brisbane’s north side. Playgrounds are the big drawcard here, with five dotted...

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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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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

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New Farm Park

Located on a bank of the Brisbane River, this former racecourse-turned-park now attracts more than 18,000 visitors each week all coming to pedal, play, relax...

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South Bank, Brisbane

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Queensland Museum & Sciencentre

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Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha

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New Hope Brisbane

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The Japanese Garden, Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens

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Shorncliffe Beach

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Museum of Brisbane

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Southbank Cultural Forecourt

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Woodfordia

This picturesque location is home to the Woodford Folk Festival, an annual festival held at the end of December.

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Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island is found in the Whitsundays Islands, beside the Great Barrier Reef. The island is most car-free, covered in bushland and the coast is fringed...