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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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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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New Farm Park
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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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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

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Cedar Creek Falls
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Cedar Creek Falls

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Whitehaven Beach

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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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7th Brigade Park
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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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South Bank, Brisbane
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South Bank, Brisbane

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Robelle Lagoon
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Robelle Lagoon

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Kangaroo Point Cliffs
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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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Museum of Brisbane
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Museum of Brisbane

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The Gabba
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The Gabba

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Orleigh Park
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Orleigh Park

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Murrarie Recreational Park
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Murrarie Recreational Park

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Broadwater Rd. Uniting Church
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Broadwater Rd. Uniting Church

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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...

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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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Moreton Bay Region Libraries
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Moreton Bay Region Libraries

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Bulimba Memorial Park
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Bulimba Memorial Park

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Want more? Find museums in Brisbane

Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art
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Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art

The Hold Artspace
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The Hold Artspace

Museum of Brisbane
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Museum of Brisbane

South Bank Ferry Terminal
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South Bank Ferry Terminal

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