Enjoy the best of Brisbane at Southbank
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Southbank Parklands is one of Brisbane top attractions, and runs along the Brisbane River. Southbank has a beach, cafes, restaurants, parks, playgrounds, museums, galleries and so much more. So let's see what your Brisbane trip planner will include.
- A swimming beach! Yes Streets Beach is Australia’s only inner-city, man-made beach. This super cool swimming beach has an interactive water play park, children's playgrounds, parklands, free barbeques and picnic areas which make for the perfect day out.

Ride the Wheel of Brisbane. Photo: Brisbane Marketing |
Streets Beach at Southbank.
Photo Jesse Smith, Brisbane Marketing
- The Wheel of Brisbane – where you’ll get 360 degree panoramic views of the city. Jump in one of the fully-enclosed, air-conditioned capsules and go 60 metres above the ground to see what’s really going on in this city.
- Sample the many cafes and restaurants, or grab a coffee and enjoy the buskers and do some people watching.
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Get your culture on in Southbank
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Southbank is the cultural heart of Brisbane where you can take in the latest plays and Broadway musicals, and visit museums and galleries.
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See all kinds of exhibitions at GOMA
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Enjoy the best of modern art. Photo Brisbane Marketing
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Other cool things to do in Brisbane
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- Take a Brisbane river cruise or enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Brisbane that includes the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Mount Coot-tha, Suncorp Stadium, and the XXXX Brewery.
- Visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary which is home to over 130 koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils and other Aussie wildlife.
- Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha has losts to do and its all FREE. It's FREE entry, guided tours, mini bus tours, and storytelling for the little kids. There's a Japanese garden, tropical display dome, lagoon and bamboo grove, Australian rainforest and much more.
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Climb the Storey Bridge. Photo: Brisbane Marketing |
- Do a Brisbane Story Bridge Adventure Climb for an exhilarating look at Brisbane. This iconic landmark stretches over the River, connecting the north and south of Brisbane. Climb to the top in fully secured harnesses for an unforgettable view.
- Join a bike tour and cycle your way around Brisbane. You’ll ride along the river before and visit the main parts of the city as well as Brisbane's parks.
- Take an adrenalin filled abseiling adventure, descending 20 metres down the sheer Kangaroo Point cliff face.
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Go kayaking. Photo: Brisbane Marketing |