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South Bank Parklands
South Bank Parklands
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Ranked #1 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 343 reviews
Owner description: Choose from restaurants, cafes, a lagoon, a beautiful beach, playgrounds, gardens and walkways or barbecue and picnic areas... 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
Attraction type  Parks; Game/ Entertainment Centres; Playgrounds
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
CityCat Ferry
CityCat Ferry
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Ranked #2 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 394 reviews
Attraction type  Ferries/ Boats
Distance  10.0 miles from city centre
Riverlife Adventure Centre
Riverlife Adventure Centre
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Ranked #3 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 210 reviews

Riverlife offers different outdoor activities for everybody. Beginning from biking or rollerblading along the riverside, to rock climbing or abseiling at the Kangaroo Point... more »

Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
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Ranked #4 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 382 reviews

Keeps tourists & travelers informed about World of traveling. Very well article!  very simply in love with it and if you ask  to describe it in a word. Anyone can to know by... more »

Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  5.6 miles from city centre
Suncorp Stadium
Suncorp Stadium
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Ranked #5 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 99 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Roma Street Parkland
Roma Street Parkland
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Ranked #6 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 122 reviews
Owner description: Scenic park located right in the middle of the city features colorful subtropical gardens and Celebration Lawn, a green oasis... more » Owner description: Scenic park located right in the middle of the city features colorful subtropical gardens and Celebration Lawn, a green oasis for picnicking, flying kites or just relaxing. « less
Attraction type  Gardens; Parks
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha
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Ranked #7 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 139 reviews
Owner description: An oasis for wildlife, the Gardens feature 52 hectares of plants from Australia and all around the world. Horticultural and... more » Owner description: An oasis for wildlife, the Gardens feature 52 hectares of plants from Australia and all around the world. Horticultural and art and craft shows are displayed in the Auditorium most weekends and free volunteer guided walks leave the Information Centre, Monday to Saturday (except public holidays) at 11 am and 1 pm. Alternatively you may like to explore the Gardens via one, or all, of the three self-guided trails available. « less
Attraction type  Gardens; Lookouts; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  2.8 miles from city centre
The Brisbane River
The Brisbane River
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Ranked #8 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 167 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Harbour Day Spa
Harbour Day Spa
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Ranked #9 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Story Bridge Adventure Climb
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Ranked #10 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
State Library Of Queensland
State Library Of Queensland
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Ranked #11 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Mount Coot-tha Lookout
Mount Coot-tha Lookout
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Ranked #12 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 187 reviews
Attraction type  Lookouts
Distance  4.1 miles from city centre
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
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Ranked #13 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 61 reviews
Owner description: One of Australia's best construction projects, this center is home to a performing arts complex, an art gallery, a museum and... more » Owner description: One of Australia's best construction projects, this center is home to a performing arts complex, an art gallery, a museum and the State Library of Queensland. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Theatres; Art Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Queensland Museum South Bank
Queensland Museum South Bank
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Ranked #14 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Brisbane Powerhouse
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Ranked #15 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.9 miles from city centre
Catholic Old St. Stephen's Church (chapel)
Catholic Old St. Stephen's Church (chapel)
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Ranked #16 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Story Bridge
Story Bridge
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Ranked #17 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 80 reviews
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Queensland Maritime Museum
Queensland Maritime Museum
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Ranked #18 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
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Ranked #19 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Observatories/ Planetariums
Distance  2.9 miles from city centre
Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane
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Ranked #20 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Owner description: Museum of Brisbane (MoB) celebrates Brisbane's contemporary culture, heritage and people. The museum's displays combine... more » Owner description: Museum of Brisbane (MoB) celebrates Brisbane's contemporary culture, heritage and people. The museum's displays combine social history, visual arts, craft and design. MoB's exhibitions feature local and international artists, writers and craftspeople. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
XXXX Brewery Tour
XXXX Brewery Tour
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Ranked #21 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: Experience the inner workings of this heritage brewery, explore the story of beer, and gain an insight into the 130 year... more » Owner description: Experience the inner workings of this heritage brewery, explore the story of beer, and gain an insight into the 130 year history of an Australian icon. Get close to the action as you walk through the heart of the brewery, and finish with a tasting session in the unique Ale House bar. Lasting approximately one hour and fifteen minutes, the brewery tour is an entertaining and educational experience which tells the colourful XXXX story. « less
Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Eagle Street Pier
Eagle Street Pier
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Ranked #22 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4 of 5 stars 64 reviews
Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Sciencentre
Sciencentre
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Ranked #23 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Newstead House
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Ranked #24 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: Discover Brisbane's social past by visiting its oldest residence, a luxurious home of wide verandah, ornate cedar joinery and... more » Owner description: Discover Brisbane's social past by visiting its oldest residence, a luxurious home of wide verandah, ornate cedar joinery and Victorian furnishings. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  2.3 miles from city centre
West End
West End
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Ranked #25 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Gabba Brisbane Cricket Ground
Gabba Brisbane Cricket Ground
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Ranked #26 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Distance  4.1 miles from city centre
La Boite Theatre
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Ranked #27 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
St. John's Anglican Cathedral
St. John's Anglican Cathedral
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Ranked #28 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews

  St John's Anglican Cathedral Brisbane is the last great neo-gothic Cathedral to be built in the southern hemisphere.  The Cathedral has been under construction since 1906 and is... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
St. Helena Island
St. Helena Island
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Ranked #29 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Considered Queensland's first historic national park, this island features the ruins of a colonial prison, once known as the... more » Owner description: Considered Queensland's first historic national park, this island features the ruins of a colonial prison, once known as the "hell hole of the South Pacific." « less
Attraction type  Islands; National Parks; Ferries/ Boats
Distance  14.1 miles from city centre
Thirsty Critters Microbrewery Tours
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Ranked #30 of 120 Attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Thirsty Critters is South East Queensland's original and best brewery tour! We visit some of Australia's greatest breweries... more » Owner description: Thirsty Critters is South East Queensland's original and best brewery tour! We visit some of Australia's greatest breweries including Burleigh Brewing, Stone & Wood, MT Brewery, Byron Bay Brewery, Brisbane Brewhouse & Bacchus Brewing. All tours include tasting beers at each brewery and lunch. A guided tour by a brewer at one of the breweries is optional. Groups of 6 or more are preferred, however a private tour option is available for smaller groups. « less
Attraction type  Factory Tours; Breweries
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
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