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Brisbane's Best River Walks

Updated: Oct 04, 2025

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
Newstead River Walk
This charming riverfront walk passes Brisbane's by oldest house and ends at a stunning creekfront cafe brasserie
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Lores Bonney Riverwalk
Lores Bonney Riverwalk, Brisbane
This dual-use river walk meanders for 1.2 kilometres with stunning views along the Brisbane River
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Brisbane Riverwalk
The Brisbane Riverwalk is one of Brisbane’s absolute must do’s – a water highway for pedestrians and cyclists
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Kangaroo Point River Walk
This would have to be the most picturesque and varied of Brisbane's inner city river walk and cycling trails
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Indooroopilly Riverwalk
Indooroopilly Riverwalk
The stunning new 5m wide elevated riverwalk and cycle way features viewing platforms
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Teneriffe River Walk
The Teneriffe riverwalk is one of inner city Brisbane's most scenic and interesting walks
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Rocks Riverside Promenade
Cycle and footpath Rocks Riverside Promenade looking on to large gum trees and Brisbane River
This delightfully scenic walking track of about 6km return and cycle path heads east away from the highway, bordered by towering gums
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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
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John Oxley River Walk
John Oxley River Walk University of Queensland
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.
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New Farm To Teneriffe
Merthyr Park New Farm
This leafy riverside trail includes the option for a meander through splendid New Farm Park
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Mangrove Walk
Mangrove Walk Brisbane CBD
This state of the art river walk passes the mangroves on the Northern CBD, with bird-themed features
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City Botanic Gardens
Brisbane Botanic Gardens, CBD
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
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