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90min Brisbane River Cruise/Tour
293
Day Cruises
from C$33.24 per adult
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
93
Adventure Tours
from C$140.71 per adult
Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast
479
Sailing
from C$127.49 per adult
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Admission with Brisbane River Cruise
329
Zoo Tickets & Passes
from C$80.27 per adult
Cruise To Lunch Package
89
Lunch Cruises
from C$69.50 per adult
Croc Express to Australia Zoo from Brisbane
50
Bus Tours
from C$84.99 per adult
Brisbane Segway Sightseeing Tour
277
Segway Tours
from C$49.36 per adult
Private Helicopter Scenic Tour of Brisbane - 25min
5
Helicopter Tours
from C$158.40 per adult (price varies by group size)
Brisbane Sirromet Winery Helicopter Experience
4
Helicopter Tours
from C$563.77 per group (up to 3)
XXXX Brewery Tour
131
Walking Tours
from C$30.22 per adult

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Top Attractions in Brisbane

1. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Nature & Wildlife Areas

The place houses maximum number of Koalas in one location in Australia and from that perspective is the largest Koala…

2. South Bank Parklands

Parks

By GiulioSaggin

South Bank is an oasis on the edge of the Brisbane CBD.

3. Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout

Lookouts

The 56 hectare gardens features more than 200,000 plants from around the world.

4. Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Lookouts

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The Wollemi pines reveal a living fossil, a tree that has been growing for around 200 million years.

5. City Cat

Ferries

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The CityCats have transformed Brisbane's river and banks in the last decade and a half since they were introduced, and…

6. XXXX Brewery Tour

Breweries

The 90 minute tour gives you an insight into the working of the iconic XXXX brewery.

7. City Hopper

Ferries

By InQueensland

Originally brought to Brisbane as the Kingdom of Nepal’s contribution to World Expo 88, the three-story high Pagoda is…

8. Roma Street Parkland

Parks • Gardens

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This 16 hectares parkland features beautiful pathways and bridges that lead to themed gardens, subtropical plants, lush…

9. Eat Street Northshore

Flea & Street Markets

The entire area is designed and built with repurposed shipping containers.

10. City Botanic Gardens

Gardens

Situated on the river bank and city centre is this vast garden.

11. Boggo Road Gaol (Jail)

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

The prison was constructed in the 1800's and its Division 2 section, which is the oldest building, presents a view of…

12. The Brisbane River

Bodies of Water

The River is ALIVE, EVOLVING AND ACTIVELY DEVELOPING with the steady exciting growth of a city that thrives off it.

13. Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park

Parks

In a modern city full of parklands and office buildings stands Kangaroo Cliffs.

14. Gallery of Modern Art

Art Museums

It is housed in a modern building with space to present and contrast the different displays.

15. Queensland Museum

Speciality Museums

This large, open, multi level museum showcases a large range of Australian fauna, with a range of Australian discovered…

16. Story Bridge

Bridges

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This is an iconic structure of Brisbane that connects the north and south of Brisbane.

17. Suncorp Stadium

Arenas & Stadiums

Suncorp Stadium arose on a site that has served many purposes through the history of Brisbane.

18. Queen Street Mall

Shopping Malls

Open now

By MeBeanThere2

Queen Street was once the main thoroughfare through the Brisbane CBD and was established in much controversy.

19. Opal Museum

Speciality Museums

This museum focuses on how Opals are formed and mined, the different types and has some specimens to look at.

20. Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Theatres

This Performing Arts Centre is a well established venue holding around two 2,000 seat venues.

21. New Farm River Walk

Scenic Walking Areas

The new 870m long walkway opened late last year, it starts at the historical Howard Smith Wharves, connecting the…

22. New Farm Park

Parks

With over a century of existence, New Farm Park has been used for family picnics since its inception.

23. City Hall

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Government Buildings

By MaggieSB2014

City Hall is one of the last historical buildings gracing Brisbane city.

24. Museum of Brisbane

Speciality Museums

This Museum contains information of the very beginnings of life in Brisbane Town and it's history of expansion into a…

25. Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane

Amusement & Theme Parks • Points of Interest & Landmarks

The wheel stands 60 metres tall, illuminating the South Bank skyline and river with thousands of LED lights at night…

26. Brisbane Powerhouse

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Theatres

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Itself is a huge historical tram power station which has now been converted into a multi-event venue and kind of museum.

27. Queensland Art Gallery

Art Museums

The collection has been put together from the museums pieces to celebrate 120 years since the opening of the Queensland…

28. Rocks Riverside Park

Parks

This park was engineered over a cement site and utilises the old structures from that time to create an industrial…

29. Queensland Maritime Museum

Speciality Museums

They have so mant treasures but the highlight has to the be HMAS Diamantina which is a ww2 friate, She is in dry dock...

30. Shorncliffe Beach

Beaches

Great beach at low tide

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Nature and Wildlife

Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

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4WD Tours

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