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The best Brisbane attractions
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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...
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Daintree Rainforest
This World Heritage-listed wonder is the oldest continually surviving rainforest in the world
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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...
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Hercules Street Park
A $10 million kids' playground in Hamilton offers hours of active fun
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K'gari (Fraser Island)
The world’s largest sand island sits just off Australia’s east coast – and it’s unlike anything you’ve seen before
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The best waterfalls near Brisbane
Take a road trip to these breathtaking cascades within easy reach of the city
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SkyPoint Climb
Experience Australia's highest external building walk as you look out over the stunning Queensland coast
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Australia Zoo
Best known for being the home of the legendary Steve Irwin (aka: the Crocodile Hunter), Australia Zoo is an absolutely massive wildlife park bursting with...
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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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The best museums in Brisbane
Put a spring in your synapses with a visit to one of these incredible palaces of knowledge
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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...
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State Library of Queensland
This spectacular green building lies on the riverbank in between the Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art, but shouldn't be overlooked by...
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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...
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