SITE PARTNER:

Brisbane's Best River Walks

Last updated: Sep 20, 2023

From boardwalks to floating 'riverwalks' and shady treed paths through parklands and gardens, here's 13 of the best river walks in and around Brisbane:

Newstead River Walk

This charming riverfront walk passes Brisbane's by oldest house and ends at a stunning creekfront cafe brasserie

Lores Bonney Riverwalk

This dual-use river walk meanders for 1.2 kilometres with stunning views along the Brisbane River

Brisbane Riverwalk

The Brisbane Riverwalk is one of Brisbane’s absolute must do’s – a water highway for pedestrians and cyclists

Kangaroo Point River Walk

This would have to be the most picturesque and varied of Brisbane's inner city river walk and cycling trails

Indooroopilly Riverwalk

The stunning new 5m wide elevated riverwalk and cycle way features viewing platforms

Teneriffe River Walk

The Teneriffe riverwalk is one of inner city Brisbane's most scenic and interesting walks

Rocks Riverside Promenade

This delightfully scenic walking track of about 6km return and cycle path heads east away from the highway, bordered by towering gums

Yeronga To UQ

Jacarand tree and bush along walking path in Yeronga next to Brisbane River.

Those looking for a non-taxing stroll may enjoy the first 2 km return section of this semi-shaded walk along the river

John Oxley River Walk

The gorgeous grounds of the University of Queensland are the backdrop for this scenic Brisbane river walk, which circumnavigates the historic centre of learning dating from 1921.

New Farm To Teneriffe

This leafy riverside trail of around 6km return includes the option for a meander through the ex convict farm and racecourse that is now the splendid New Farm Park

Mangrove Walk

This state of the art river walk passes the mangroves on the Northern CBD, with bird-themed features

City Botanic Gardens

Starting at City Botanic Gardens take the riverside pathway which joins up with a new overwater walk before rejoining the land at Eagle Street Pier. Continue along past Riverside to Howard Smith Wharves

Brookfield Show 2025

The biggest little country show in Brisbane

May 23-25

Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct Markets

Enjoy the freshest new season produce at the Farm Gate to City Door Market!

May 24

Frankenstein

A thrilling stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is now playing at QPAC

May 24 - Jun 8

Sustainable BNE Festival 2025

Brisbane’s favourite sustainable living festival is back

May 25

Festa Italiana

FESTA ITALIANA back at Howard Smith Wharves across two weekends.

May 29-Jun 1, Jun 5-8

TAXIRIDE ft TTSAR live

TAXIRIDE ft TTSAR live are coming to the Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct

May 30

Winter Fire Pit Experience

Warm up on chilly winter weekends at Sirromet

From May 31

Festival of Horsepower

Get revved up for the Festival of Horsepower

Jun 1-30

Dine BNE City

Dine BNE is back for another season of feasting

Jun 1-30

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2025

Don't miss Australia’s boating event of the year! The four-day extravaganza returns to showcase the best in boating innovation, with over 760 boats

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

Sustainable BNE Festival

Formally known as Green Heart Fair, this free, family-and-dog-friendly event at Roma Street Parkland brings together Brisbane’s leading sustainability experts

Sustainable BNE Festival 25

MUST DO

Winter by the Water

With the summer crowds gone, enjoy the serene side of the Gold Coast with Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast’s Winter By The Water package

Winter By the Water Sheraton

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do May 23-25

From Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Frankenstein on stage, Brookfield Show & Farm Gate to City Door markets to a new Indian restaurant, the top things to do this weekend

This Weekend May 23-25

COMING UP

What's on in June in & around Brisbane

From Moreton Bay Pridefest, Comedy at The Butter Factory, a mega career & employment expo and a dedicated arts festival for children to a magical immersive Harry Potter Frobidden Forest experience

What's On in May 2025 around Brisbane