Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Brisbane City

"If you’re looking for a quintessential Australian experience, then no visit to Brisbane can ever be complete without stopping by the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Located 12 kilometers from the city center, the sanctuary is home to all kinds of Ozzie critters, with koalas and kangaroos on show alongside wombats, dingoes, and platypuses. Besides learning all about them at one of the park’s talks and presentations, you can also feed kangaroos, pose for a photo with a koala, or be a keeper for a day."

"Cuddle a cute l’il Koala Bear at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and then head to the city centre to climb City Hall’s bell tower before finishing off the day with one of 200 beers from the Brews Brothers Microbrewery. One of my favourite places to stay in the city is Brisbane City Backpackers, which has its own onsite pub and a rooftop swimming pool with views across the entire skyline. All this from 21 bucks a night."

"Lone Pine has way more than just koalas, but it also has a lot of koalas – over 130 apparently – ready and waiting to be cuddled and..."

"Address: 1 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4000, Australia Tel: +61 (0)7 3236 3692 All Saints Church is to be found within the Fortitude Valley area and is full of historic features. Dating back to the mid-19th century, All Saints is an Anglican church and still features regular parish services every Sunday. Open hours: hours vary Admission: free"

"The present Anglo-Catholic church was opened in 1869, replacing the earlier structure of 1862. The church is in nineteenth century gothic revival style, with a rare hammer-beam roof and historic organ built in London in 1873 for Brisbane’s first cathedral."

"All Saints Anglican Church is a well-known and must-visit church. You can find this heritage-listed church in the city of Brisbane, specifically in Spring Hill. It was first founded in 1862."

"While church visits are more typical of itineraries features European cities like Porto and Stockholm, Brisbane’s Saint John’s Cathedral demands to be seen – if only by virtue of being the only existing building with a stone vaulted ceiling in the southern hemisphere. The cathedral is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register and was designed in the Gothic revival style, with the foundation stone laid in 1901. However, much like the Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals in the Middle Ages, the completion of the building design took place in stages over 100 years, and it was only finally completed in 2009."

"Address: 373 Ann Street, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4000, Australia Tel: +61 (0)7 3835 2231 St. John's Cathedral is a striking Anglican church and can be found within the city centre. Dating back to the early 20th century, attractions at St. John's include a cavernous interior, vaulted ceilings, stone carvings, historic features, breathtaking architecture and a gift shop. The cathedral has recently been extended and guided tours of the work and detailed craftsmanship are available."

"Dedicated to St John the Evangelist, this is the metropolitan cathedral of the ecclesiastical province of Queensland. At the same time, it is the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane. Its architect, John Loughborough Pearson, made use of Gothic Revival architecture in designing the church."

"The steel frame of a vintage car in the playground, the old style picnic rotundas and the lines of old jacaranda trees all reflect the history of this charming park. The playground is well shaded with a wood-chip ground cover. The bridges and walkways of the main fort are fairly low to the ground and have side railings making it fairly safe for young children."

"GOMA has recently celebrated its tenth year of being the most dynamic, innovative and exciting cultural and art space in Brisbane. Paired with the Queensland Art Gallery, it is located across two riverside buildings. The galleries present evolving programs of Australian and international exhibitions with a focus on contemporary art from Australia and the Asia Pacific."

"First up, we have the Gallery of Modern Art at the top of our list. You can find this art museum located in the South Bank of Brisbane, Queensland. It is part of the Queensland Cultural Centre."

"The Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) is one of Australia's most exciting and respected creative precincts. The complex spans two..."

"While we're poking around university art galleries, QUT Art Museum is another vibrant Brisbane gallery that is always well worth a visit. From June to August, they'll be exhibiting the work of 2016 Archibald Prize winner Louise Hearman. This will be Hearman's first major museum survey featuring paintings and drawings from across her 25-year practice."

"This is an intimate university gallery where you can enjoy viewing contemporary and modern works of art. These are brought to you by Australian artists. You can find this art gallery conveniently located at the QUT Gardens Point Campus."

"For the most spectacular views of Brisbane, there is no other place to be than Brisbane’s highest rooftop. Boasting this title is Sazerac, the 30-storey-high rooftop of the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel. Sip on a unique cocktail creation such as a Caramel Popcorn Martini or a Lavender Margarita while watching over the city below."

"A social hub for the West End, this modern bar and bistro is the destination of choice for office workers seeking a liquid respite to kick off the weekend. Live music acts play regularly, and in the tranquil courtyard outside you find jugs of beer in abundance. The owners of Lock’n’Load Bistro like to describe themselves as a ‘drinkery with food’, owing to its round-the-clock opening hours from breakfast to supper time."

"Located in the heart of West End, Lock’n’Load Bistro offers a casual dining and drinks experience, perfect for spending a relaxed afternoon or evening with friends. But diners can expect more than an extensive selection of craft beer and quality cuisine. Lock’n’Load also showcases the best up-and-coming and established artists with live music on several days of the week."

"For markets mixed with local history, visit Old Petrie Town. There are fresh fruit and vegetables, gourmet foods, arts and crafts, jewellery and also entertainment. https://www.visitmoretonbayregion.com.au/business-directory/petrie-town-country-market-old-petrie-town"

"And parents will enjoy the history behind the significant building. It’s open every Sunday and most public holidays with free entry, and its regular re-enactments and cannon-firing."