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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

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...

Great Barrier Reef

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Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the entire world

SkyPoint Climb

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SkyPoint Climb

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

Mount Coot-tha Summit Lookout

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Mount Coot-tha Summit Lookout

Panoramas, walks and a taste of nature await at Mount Coot-tha

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

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...

Aussie World

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Aussie World

While there’s a pretty renowned stretch of big theme parks on the Gold Coast, it is worth your while venturing north for the Sunshine Coast where...

The best secret beaches in and around Brisbane

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The best secret beaches in and around Brisbane

Shhh... let's just keep these lesser-known shores between us

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...

Roma Street Parkland

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Roma Street Parkland

Roma Street Parklands has no competition – it is hands down the best place to head in Brisbane if you want to enjoy some outside time. The expansive...

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Want more? Find museums in Brisbane

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...

The best museums in Brisbane

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The best museums in Brisbane

Put a spring in your synapses with a visit to one of these incredible palaces of knowledge

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...

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...

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