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.
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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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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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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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Five epic secret swimming spots around Brisbane
Connect with nature – and your besties – at these picturesque places to cool off
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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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Cedar Creek Falls and Curtis Falls
See rare fauna at this beautiful natural wonder just an hour out of Brisbane
Want more? Find museums in Brisbane
Museums
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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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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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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Surf World Gold Coast
Queensland's only surfing museum that's home to Australia’s largest surfboard collection and loads of other surfing-based souvenirs.
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