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Australia's Biggest Pass

The Gold Coast's most iconic theme park, Dreamworld, offers an unforgettable summer of fun with Australia's Biggest Pass

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The Gold Coast's most iconic theme park, Dreamworld, offers an unforgettable summer of fun with Australia's Biggest Pass

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The best Brisbane animal farms for kids. Reviews and pictures.

Samford Valley

City Chicks

City Chicks is a unique farmhouse and marketplace with on-site cafe and kids play area, located in the beautiful Samford Valley

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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Nocturnal Tours

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Australia's nocturnal wildlife with a twilight or night time tour at Lone Pine

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Sunshine Coast

Butterfly Hill

Located just east of Nambour, Butterfly Hill offers visitors to the Sunshine Coast a spot to hang out amidst some of nature’s gorgeous aerial artists

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Fig Tree Pocket

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Brisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Fig Tree Pocket is a must do experience for tourists and locals alike

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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Estuarine Crocodile Exhibit & Viewing Dome

The only place in Brisbane that you can get up close and personal to a saltwater crocodile

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Elimbah

White Ridge Farm

Spend a laid-back day feeding and cuddling farm animals at White Ridge Farm, Moreton Bay’s most popular animal farm attraction, with llamas, alpacas and

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Currumbin

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Explore more at Gold Coast’s #1 wildlife experience, the iconic Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary!

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Discover an array of animal farms and wildlife centres across SE Qld

around SE Queensland

Animal & Wildlife Experiences

Discover 14 amazing places to get up-close-and-personal with creatures great and small at local animal farms, wildlife parks & centres across

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West Burleigh

David Fleay Wildlife Park

Stroll through iconic natural habitats to meet the resident wildlife at this unique Gold Coast wildlife park

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Farm Day Trips

Here are 6 of the best farm day trips within an hour from Brisbane

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Ipswich

Llama Farm

Roam around with a herd of llamas at Ipswich's very own Llama Farm

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Harrisville

Summer Land Camels

Summer Land Camels makes for a fascinating day trip and unique farm experience for families, just 45 minutes from Brisbane

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Haigslea Ewe Nique Hobby Farm

Haigslea Ewe Nique Hobby Farm is a unique day out experience for families

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Bribie Island

Bribie Island Butterfly House

A delightful discovery for all ages, the Bribie Island Butterfly House is a sanctuary that is good for the soul

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Farm Tours

Naughty Little Kids

Naughty Little Kids Farm opens on Sundays for goat feeding and milking, a petting zoo and goats milk gelato

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Mt Samson

Trevena Glen Animal Farm

Trevena Glen provides an ideal opportunity for Brisbane families to experience life on a working animal farm

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

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