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South Bank Parklands

South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia
61 7 3867 2051
Ranked #2 of 118 attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 343 Reviews
Type: Parks, Game/ Entertainment Centres, Playgrounds
Activities: Picnicking, Walking
Owner description: Choose from restaurants, cafes, a lagoon, a beautiful beach, playgrounds, gardens and walkways or barbecue and picnic areas to enjoy your day at South... more » Owner description: Choose from restaurants, cafes, a lagoon, a beautiful beach, playgrounds, gardens and walkways or barbecue and picnic areas to enjoy your day at South Bank Parklands. « less
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Brisbane, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Walked to full length,watched Ferry going along the river,ate at a great eatery.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Great place to go for a leisurely stroll with the option to go for a swim, visit the weekend markets, cafes, restaurants, bars, live theatre or sit down for a coffee & or a desert. Very relaxed atmosphere.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Was worth the walk to check the parklands out, not bad but the Roma Street Parklands are far nicer and worth a visit much more!

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Brisbane, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The Brisbane Southbank is a must go for the visitor, it has many restaurants to choose from or just grab a feed and sit in the grassed areas nearer the river; we had a walk along the riverbank and then went to the markets that are held there on the weekends. We ended up buying Fish and Chips and sitting... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

You can eat at cafes/restaurants or BYO and enjoy the many picnic areas around Southbank. There is even a beach which is used often. It comes with life guards and street entertainment. There is also one of the biggest markets held here on Friday nights and all day Sunday. The Young Designers market is a special event held here on... More

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Gold Coast, Queensland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We rode to south bank it was divine, the council have done so well in restoring this area after the floods

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Bribie, Queensland, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Spending a Sunday here is very special, From the markets to the parklands there is nothing much here to disappoint.

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This osis in the city is sparkling, friwndly and beuatiful all year round. You can be madly active cycling,jogging,swimming - or some serious sunnung. Friday nights and weekends are the markets and throught the year, many cultural events and staged performance in the Suncorp Stadium. Eateries for all budgets or barbeque by the lagoons. The friendliest place in town to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

After the floods in 2011 the parklands are looking fantastic. Green, lush and inviting. So many cafe's to choose from, beautiful scenery, spotlessly clean. Just a wonderful place to spend time at.

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Great place to cool off if you are stuck in the city....

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