Attractions in Brisbane

Places

• Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

  Fig Tree Pocket

  Koala sanctuary at 708 Jesmond Road, open every day. You can feed free-roaming kangaroos, see dingoes, wombats and platypuses, and attend talks and shows.

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• South Bank Parklands

  South Bank

  Urban park of almost 15 hectares by the river, with free barbecues, picnic areas and a waterfront walk. It is part of the city's cultural centre.

  Free
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• Streets Beach

  South Bank

  Artificial lagoon with sand and city views, patrolled by lifeguards. It is free and open all year, apart from a maintenance closure in winter. Lifeguard hours change by season.

  Free
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• The Wheel of Brisbane

  South Bank

  60-metre wheel with a ride of 10 to 15 minutes. Open Sunday to Thursday from 10:00 to 22:00, and Friday and Saturday until 23:00, with changes on public holidays. Tickets can also be bought at the ticket office.

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• Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium

  Mt Coot-tha

  Council planetarium inside the botanic gardens, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00. The visit is free and the dome sessions are paid. Closed 9 to 11 and 23 to 27 November 2026 for works.

  Free
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• Queen's Wharf Brisbane

  The City

  Riverside area with historic buildings, about 15 food venues, hotels, The Star Brisbane and Sky Deck, an elevated walkway with views. The Riverline path runs along it for walking or cycling.

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• Howard Smith Wharves

  The City, 5 Boundary Street

  Area of restaurants, bars and a hotel under the Story Bridge, by the river. It has its own pontoon and is the departure point for the bridge climb.

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• Suncorp Stadium

  Milton

  Stadium at 40 Castlemaine Street, with rugby and big concerts. It hosts the Rugby League World Cup finals on 15 November 2026.

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