Top 10 Things To Do, Activities 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..."

"The Parliament house is a glorious building made in 1867 that houses the Parliament of Queensland. It is fascinating to experience the atmosphere of the parliament, with its many chambers and rooms, each having interesting political stories hidden in the walls. The High Tea that is held on specific dates is highly popular for its lavish spread and variety of teas laid out by the resident chefs....Read more"

"Brisbane Parliament House is the seat of the Queensland State Parliament, which is a unicameral institution and the only parliament of its kind in Australia. Following the separation of Queensland from New South Wales in 1859, a grand building was ordered to be built. Robert Tiffin’s design was selected in 1863 following an Australia wide competition."

"Brisbane’s South Bank may be known for its thriving cultural scene, but it’s a great place to unwind and connect with nature. A serene oasis of calm in the middle of the city, the Nepalese Peace Pagoda is hidden away in the tropical greenery of Rainforest Walk, making it the perfect place to escape the metropolis and enjoy a moment of tranquility."

"If you’re embarking on the Rainforest Walk with the kids, you’ll likely stumble across the Nepalese Pagoda on your journey. It was initially brought to the city as the Kingdom Of Nepal’s offering to the World Expo 88. The pagoda extends over 3 stories and is made from Nepalese timber."

"Why not take the family to the grand-prix-style Kingston Park Raceway located halfway between the Gold Coast and Brisbane along the Logan Motorway at Kingston in Logan City. Kingston Park Raceway is one of the most exciting places to visit in Brisbane and Gold Coast areas for families of all ages. The Raceway has over 100 go karts, and 3 great outdoor go kart tracks to test drivers’ skills for speed demons of all ages and abilities."

"A heritage-listed shopping arcade that runs from 160 Queen Street through to Adelaide Street in the Brisbane CBD be sure to pop in and marvel at its beauty, history and sense of yesteryear. From Terrazzo floors and wooden balustrades to dado panelling and its high-end jeweller and antique store, the Brisbane Arcade still reflects the elegance of its original design. Take a wander through and be sure to use the antique elevator, which is an experience in itself."

"This historic arcade is an icon along the Queen Street Mall. Within the 1923-built dwelling you’ll find two levels plus a basement of small, boutique stores with lots of local Brisbane fashion and jewellery designers calling the space home. As far as jewellery designers and stores go there are more than 20 in the arcade."

"As a matter of fact, this is a heritage-listed shopping arcade. Renowned Richard Gailey designed the centre with the use of a classical architecture style. It also first opened its doors to the public in 1923."

"Eagle street pier is a riverfront precinct on the northern city side of the river. You’ll find excellent dining options at all budget levels here, popular weekend markets are held here on a Sunday and there’s the ferry terminal for both the City Hoppers (a free service) and City Cats. There’s plenty of open public space and seating to take a break and enjoy it’s great riverfront views."

"From the fruit-inspired wall mural to the ever-flowing nutella fountain, a visit to this Italian style gelateria is a must"

"Playing homage to a traditional ice cream parlour, Mister Fitz brings back every childhood fantasy. Think homemade ice creams in every flavour imaginable, cookie sandwiches and over the top thick shakes, all topped with whipped cream and sprinkles, or pretzels if you prefer."