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Ten Unique Stays Around Brisbane

Updated: Sep 06, 2025

The most unique places to stay in and around Brisbane, including a giant luxury wine barrel, flower farm, old converted railway carriage, a Scottish castle, luxe bubble dome and a glam airstream caravan:

The Castle on Tamborine

A unique and exclusive retreat where old world romance meets modern luxury atop Tamborine Mountain.

Mt Nebo Railway Carriage & Chalet

A 1920's vintage Queensland Rail carriage has been charmingly converted into unique accommodation for two

Petrichor Estate & Dome Experience

This luxe, 3-bed villa and a bubble dome boasts jaw-dropping 360 degree views of the Glass House Mountains and the sea

The English Cottage

The English Cottage at the Lisson Grove Boutique Resort is a luxury destination nestled on Tamborine Mountain

Fairy House

The heritage-listed iconic house with its composer sculpture garden is now for rent on Air BnB

Sunset Heaven Ryokan & Spa

A unique little slice of Japan - a traditional Japanese inn and spa - perched 550m above sea level with sweeping views

Airstream Caravan Glamping

A unique retro holiday experience with all the modern comforts to be had without leaving Brisbane

Barrel View Luxury Cabins

These giant wine barrels have been converted into luxury state-of-the-art cabins in the heart of wine country

The Jardin Collective

The Jardin Collective is a gorgeous and unique retreat nestled in Beechmont in the Gold Coast Hinterland, with three bespoke tiny houses

Tamborine Mountain Flower Farm

A family run flower farm with onsite boutique accommodation where guests can stay and explore the gardens and fields

Archie Moore: kith and kin

Archie Moore's kith and kin makes its Australian premiere at GOMA

Until Oct 18, 2026

The 39 Steps

A turbo-charged, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash

Oct 7-19

Camerata: Your Eternal Memories

Stories and music create the unforgettable - as Camerata has captured

Oct 9

Brisbane Writers Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Writers Festival 2025

Brisbane Writers Festival has launched its 2025 program

Oct 9-12

Leanne Kenneally & Alex Raineri

One of Australia’s and Brisbane’s very own great lyric soprano, Leanne Kenneally

Oct 10 & 11

Ariat Warwick Rodeo

Bringing together the best of Australian rodeo, campdrafting & country hospitality

Oct 20-26

Milton House Spring Social

Milton House Spring Social is a four weekend pop-up bar

Oct 10 - Nov 2

Plantapalooza Plant Festival

The Plantapalooza plant festival returns to the Saturday Fresh Market

Oct 11

Waltzing the Wilarra

Step inside the world of Waltzing the Wilarra, a powerful, entertaining and music-filled night

Oct 11

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

Crowd under dome at Eat Street Northshore

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 3-6

From a 2 day CelticFest, The Veronicas at The Triffid. a stunning art exhibition and Oktoberfest at Eat Street to a mega country music festival, the top things to do this long weekend

This Weekend Oct 3-6

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