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Our adjacent islands are packed with sand dunes, ancient shipwrecks and pristine beaches. Brisbane is a place to relax, recharge and get outdoors. We don’t take ourselves too seriously here, either. To get you started on what to do in Brisbane, check out these 30 incredible ideas.
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- Explore The Brisbane Quarter
- Sink Your Teeth Into A Steak
- Hunt For Fairies in The City Centre
- Shop Down Edward Street
- Organise The Perfect Picnic
- Go on A Craft Beer Crawl
- Sell Your Unwanted Clothes at Suitcase Rummage
- Satisfy The Chocolate Craving
- Drink Cocktails at A Higher Altitude
- Bust A Move
Beneath the five-star W Brisbane sits Brisbane Quarter. Here, Brisbane Phoenix offers a contemporary brand of traditional yum cha while Persone brings homely yet elegant Italian from Brisbane’s iconic hospitality family, the Gambaros.
As the capital of a beef-producing state, it’s not surprising that Brisbane City is stacked with amazing steak restaurants. Between Black Hide Steakhouse, Walter’s Steakhouse, Moo Moo, Rothwell’sand more, you’ll be spoilt for choice in satisfying a red meat craving.
Did you know Brisbane is filled with fairies? It's true. From laneways to botanic gardens to a magical collection of places in between, enchanting fairy lights are spread across The City. They make for an atmospheric evening stroll through the city streets.
While Queen Street Mall is the heart of shopping in The City, neighbouring Edward Streetis the spot for luxury, high-end and unique clothing, shoes, accessories and gifts. Here you’ll find bespoke menswear, international luxury labels and local boutiques.
There’s an abundant sprawl of green space in The City. Lunch on the lawn at Post Office Square or take a quick break at Queens Gardens. Pick up pastries on the way from Le Bon Choix, Inter/Section featuring handcrafted croissants from The Whisk or Mica Express. Jocelyn’s Provisionsalso has a beautiful array of sweet and savoury takeaway treats.
Put aside an afternoon to tackle this craft beer trail, hopping between breweries, bars and bottle shops in The City. A delightful array of bars and pubs have turned our love of craft beer into an obsession, so wander through The City and experience them all.
Take action against the pile of clothes shoved at the back of your closet by booking a stall at a Suitcase Rummagemarket. It’s also a great place to nab some bargains and you can barter your way to great brands at a steal. Enjoy these markets on the first and third Sunday of each month.
Beat that 3pm sugar craving with Noosa Chocolate Factory’s fresh rocky road, chocolate slabs and decadent drinks. If your sweet tooth needs satiating treat yourself to an indulgent brownie from Dello Manoin Wintergarden.
Sipping cocktails and swigging ales is more fun sky-high and with so many perfect skyscrapers, The City is king of the rooftop bar. Mingle with margaritas at WET Deck before wandering down to Sixteen Antlers and popping over to Hibiscus Room overlooking Queen Street Mall. Continue the bar hop with our list of The City’s best bars.
Mad Dance House studio offers a wide range of dance classes including ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, hip hop and more, taught by some of the industry's best teachers. For a more vertical experience, head to The Pole Gymwhere fun, dance and fitness combine for a surprisingly challenging full-body workout.
- Sample locally made favorites at a farmers market. Crates of fragrant mangoes, stalls piled high with fresh pastries, neighbors discussing weekend plans over takeaway almond lattes – to really luxuriate in Brisbane’s subtropical lifestyle, spend a morning at a farmers market.
- Cool down at South Bank Parklands. Squint hard enough, and you could be in the Whitsundays. Yet you’re in the heart of Brisbane, at Streets Beach. This large artificial swimming lagoon comes complete with sandy shores, azure water and swaying palms.
- Catch an exhibition by the river. A short walk north of South Bank Parklands lie Queensland’s foremost public art museums: the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) and the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA).
- Hear a few Brisbane stories at City Hall. Though the walls at Brisbane City Hall don’t talk, the tour guides thankfully do. Free, 45-minute tours of Australia’s largest city hall reveal some fascinating anecdotes, including the building’s connection to both Michelangelo and the Rolling Stones.
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