Brisbane attractions

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

Mount Coot-tha Summit Lookout
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Mount Coot-tha Summit Lookout

Only 15 minutes from the CBD, the Mt Coot-tha Reserve is the largest natural area in Brisbane, coming in at a whopping 1,600 hectares of lush rainforest...
Hercules Street Park
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Hercules Street Park

A $10 million kids' playground in Hamilton offers hours of active fun
SkyPoint Climb
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SkyPoint Climb

Experience Australia's highest external building walk as you look out over the stunning Queensland coast
Howard Smith Wharves
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Howard Smith Wharves

Originally built in the 1930s, the historic wharves have been revitalised into one of Brisbane’s newest entertainment destinations. With stunning...
Whitehaven Beach
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Whitehaven Beach

If Australia's 12,000 beaches had one, reigning star, it would probably be Whitehaven in the shimmering, azure waters of the Whitsundays. The traditional...

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 venue is housed in Brisbane City Hall – the elegant, imposing...
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
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Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium

For stargazers and budding astronomers, you can’t go past a trip to the planetarium. Housed in Mt Coot-tha’s Botanic Gardens, the planetarium...