Local Attractions

Arts and Cultural Attractions

Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) is located across two riverside buildings in South Bank’s Cultural Precinct. QAGOMA presents an evolving program of Australian and international exhibitions, with a focus on the contemporary art of Australia, Asia and the Pacific. Immerse the family in creativity at the Children’s Art Centre and see the best in international film and video at the Australian Cinémathèque. QAGOMA offers cafes, modern dining and shopping to complete your visit.

Queensland Museum

Queensland Museum is part of Brisbane's vibrant cultural precinct and connects visitors to Queensland, its people and its places in the world through a changing program of exhibitions and events.

World Science Festival 20 - 24 March 2019

Hailed by The New York Times as ‘a new cultural institution’, the World Science Festival – founded by renowned Physicist Professor Brian Greene and Emmy award-winning journalist Tracy Day – has been held annually in New York for more than a decade.

World Science Festival explores and celebrates the entanglement of science and art through a curated program of thought-provoking conversations, inspiring theatrical and cinematic experiences, interactive workshops and engaging demonstrations

Queensland Performing Arts Centre

The Book of Mormon - Musical (from 16 March)

Queensland Ballet's Dangerous Liaisons - Ballet (22 March - 6 April)

Australia In Space:Our Story in the Stars - Conversation (24 March)

Yas Queen at Green Jam - Jazz & Blues (29 March)

Sight Seeing

Brisbane City Hall

Take a ride up to the iconic City Hall Clock Tower from 10am to 5pm, seven days a week. Entry is free.

Adjoining City Hall is King George Square - an open air public gathering space, used for markets, games nights, parades and more.

Mt Coot-tha Lookout

A ‘must see’ for all visitors to Brisbane, Mt Coot-tha’s Brisbane Lookout offers spectacular panoramic views over the CBD all the way to Moreton Bay.

The bustling Kuta Cafe and award-winning Summit Restaurant ensure the precinct caters to all visitors.

Only 7kms from the CBD, the Lookout is stunning in the day and a romantic wonderland of lights at night.

Roma Street Parklands

Roma Street Parkland covers 16 hectares in the heart of Brisbane. It is open to the public 24 hours a day, apart from the Spectacle Garden which closes from dusk to dawn. The parkland includes sprawling lawns, designer gardens, children’s playground and a year-round events program. Pathways and toilets are wheelchair-friendly in the lower parkland and disabled parking is available.

Brisbane City Botanic Gardens

Heritage listed botanic gardens in Brisbane CBD, located on Alice Street. Attractions at the gardens include the Bamboo Grove, Weeping Fig Avenue, Riverstage, ornamental ponds and more.

Shopping

Queen Street Mall

The Queen Street Mall is a pedestrian mall located on Queen Street in the centre of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The mall extends approximately 500 metres from George Street to Edward Street, and has more than 700 retailers over 40,000 square metres of retail space, which includes six major shopping centres. It receives over 26 million visitors each year.

Outdoor Activities

Streets Beach

Streets Beach is a South Bank icon and a must-visit while you’re in the Parklands. As Australia’s only inner-city, man-made beach, boasts a sparkling lagoon surrounded by white, sandy beaches and sub-tropical plants. Streets Beach is free to use and is patrolled by qualified lifeguards all year round.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Only 12km from Brisbane City, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world’s first and largest koala sanctuary with 130 koalas. Hold a koala, hand feed kangaroos and meet a large variety of Australian wildlife in beautiful, natural settings

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