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
Panoramas, walks and a taste of nature await at Mount Coot-tha
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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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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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Hercules Street Park
A $10 million kids' playground in Hamilton offers hours of active fun
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Streets Beach
Brisbane doesn't have a beach per se, so they built this thing. It's a palm-fringed inner-city swimming beach along a lagoon with a picnic area, bang in the...
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South Bank Parklands
You could easily spend a whole day dilly-dallying around South Bank Parklands. This riverside paradise is a sprawling paradise for families with leafy...
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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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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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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...
Museums
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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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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Queensland Maritime Museum
The HMAS Diamantina is a World War II River Class frigate sitting in dry dock by the river in South Bank parklands. If you stand on the quarterdeck, you'll...
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