Top Attractions in Brisbane

• Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary - The largest koala sanctuary in the world. This park also features a large community of kangaroos, wallabies, emus, wombats and native birds.
  
  
• Alma Park Zoo and Tropical Palm Gardens - Set in 18 hectares of tropical plants and palms, this zoo features exotic animals such as monkeys, baboons, camels, leopards, water buffaloes, kangaroos and koalas. Take a pleasant stroll through the gardens or enjoy the different animal feedings held daily.
  
  
• Australian Woolshed - A real outback experience featuring sheep shearing, sheepdogs, cow milking, lamb feeding, kangaroos and koalas.
  
  
• Southbank parklands - Set in 16 hectares of riverside parklands, this area is Brisbane’s favourite leisure and entertainment precinct. The area contains16 hectares of riverside parklands, tropical gardens, lagoons, cafes, lively pubs and features craft markets on the weekend. A great place for the whole family with hours of entertainment.
  
  
• City Botanic Gardens - Established in 1855, these gardens are the pride and joy of Brisbane city, featuring palms, Moreton Bay Figs, a mangrove walk, rainforest glade and a café.
  
  
• Coot-tha Gardens - Located at Toowong, these gardens have themed sections including a scented garden, arid zone, cascades and waterfalls.
  
  
• Brisbane Forest Park - Located on the western side of the city, this park contains 28 hectares of rainforest, mountains, waterfalls, creeks and bushland. The area also features a number of picnic grounds and an information centre at the Gap.
  
  
• Boondall Wetlands Reserve - Home to the vast population of resident and migratory waterbirds. Explore the wetlands via an extensive pathway which includes a trail of 18 Aboriginal totems, symbolic of the indigenous history of the region. For the more adventurous, the wetlands can also be explored via a canoe trail.
  
  
• Queensland Art Gallery - One of Australia’s most prominent galleries featuring a collection of historical and contemporary art from Australia, Asia, Europe and America.
  
  
• Customs House Gallery - A delightful gallery featuring changing exhibitions of mostly Queensland artists.
  
  
• Brisbane City Gallery - A range of contemporary exhibitions including paintings, ceramics, sculpture, archives and memorabilia reflecting Brisbane’s history and development.
  
  
• Art Gallery Society Inc - A collection of Australian art, ceramics, fibre and sculpture.
  
  
• Brisbane Antique and Art Centre - A display of items such as antique mahogany, cedar and walnut furniture, fine silver, copper and brass, Japanese wood-cuts, old and modern paintings, porcelain, jewellery, coins and much more.
  
  
• Queensland Aboriginal Creations - A collection of authentic Aboriginal artefacts and handicrafts including spears, boomerangs, fire sticks, paintings and drawings.
  
  
• Royal Queensland Art Society Gallery - Established in 1887, this is the oldest art society in the state featuring paintings and works by Queensland artists.
  
  
• Griffith University Gallery - A collection of Australian art including photography, posters, video and electronic-based media.
  
  
• Conrad International Treasury Casino - Features more than 100 gaming tables and over 1100 gaming machines to keep visitors entertained.
  
  
• Queen St. Mall - A broad pedestrian precinct with over 500 shops to explore.
  
  
• Myer Centre - Features department stores and over 200 specialty shops, cafes, dining court and food hall.
  
  
• Queen Adelaide Building - Offers up-market designer boutiques and interior shops.
  
  
• Duty Free - Brisbane boasts some of the best and least expensive duty free shops in the world, especially those located at Brisbane International Airport.
  
  
• Brunswick St Markets -
  
  
• City Plaza Markets. -
  
  
• Cleveland Markets. -
  
  
• Fernvale Markets. -
  
  
• Ipswich Country Markets. -
  
  
• McWhirters Craft and Collectibles Markets. -
  
  
• North Pine Country Markets. -
  
  
• Paddy’s markets - Undercover stores offering a variety of goods including giftware, jewellery, clothing, books and food produce.
  
  
• Riverside Pure Crafts - Over 300 stalls featuring glass blowers, weavers, potters and leather workers.
  
  
• Eagle Street Pier Craft Markets - A great place for art, pottery, leatherwork, fashion and jewellery .
  
  
• Southbank Craft and Lantern Markets - Held on Friday nights and lit by lanterns, these markets feature a range of arts and handicrafts.
  
  

Top Activities For BRISBANE

• Hot air ballooning over Brisbane city. -
  
  
• Parachute jumping. -
  
  
• Rock climbing at Kangaroo Point. -
  
  
• Golf - Enjoy a round of golf at the Victoria Golf Course at Herston or St Lucia Golf Course in the inner western suburbs.
  
  
• Cruises on the Brisbane River. -
  
  
• Shopping tours. -
  
  
• Day and night tours of Brisbane city. -
  
  
• Walking tours of the city’s heritage sites and Brisbane’s early colonial history. -
  
  
• Day trips to Queensland’s famous theme parks including Dreamworld, Warner Bros, Movie World, Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World and Sea World. -