SITE PARTNER:

Brisbane's Best River Walks

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

Kangaroo Point Walk, Brisbane next to river with skyline in background

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

Night Feast

Night Feast returns to Brisbane Powerhouse

Oct 15 - Nov 9

Romeo & Juliet

Bell Shakespeare returns to Brisbane Powerhouse with Romeo & Juliet.

Oct 17-18

Diwali

Get ready to experience the magic of Diwali at Westfield Mt Gravatt

Oct 17

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Yatala Drive-In is screening the 1970's cult classic

Oct 18

Sandgate Art Society Creative Trail

Discover this northside art trail over two art-filled weekends

Oct 18-19, 25-26

Oktoberfest at The Hills

Steins up Brisbane, Oktoberfest at The Hills is here!

Oct 18 & 19

Sky High Brunch

Elevate your Sundays this spring with a Sky High Brunch at Aloria on Sky Deck

From Oct 19

In Conversation with Jane Harper

Join author Jane Harper to celebrate the release of her new crime novel

Oct 21

The Lucky Country

The smash-hit new musical The Lucky Country is heading to Powerhouse this October.

Oct 22-25

Best Picnic Spots Around Brisbane

When it comes to picnic spots, Brisbane offers no shortage of stunning locations to lay out a rug and soak up the spring sunshine. Here's 8 of the best

Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane

MUST DO

Brisbane Writers Festival

Brisbane Writers Festival (BWF) unveils an exciting new chapter with a star-studded program of events, held for the first time at the Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Writers Festival 2025

COMING UP

What's on in November in & around Brisbane

From Brisbane's top foodie night feast, Halloween at Eat Street, 2-day chilli festival, Melbourne Cup events and Supanova ComicCon to a free pop up riverside concert, what's on in November

What's On in November 2025