Free Fun Things To Do Around Brisbane This Easter Weekend
Updated: Mar 09, 2025
Staying put in Brisbane this Easter long weekend and don't want to break the budget? Then why not take time out to discover something new and try one of these great things that won't cost a cent:
If you haven't yet checked out the re-built river walk, this is a great time of year to do so. This 870m walkway (with one path for cyclists, one for walkers) offers a whole new perspective on the city...more
Queensland's only castle, 'Blackstone Castle' once stood on this bushy hill atop coal mines - now there are historic marked trails taking in mine shafts and castle relics as well as panoramic views...more
You can explore this ethereal other-worldly place on foot or by bike (why not take the cycle path all the way from Toombul) and check out the quaint little hamlet of Nudgee Beach...more
Part of Ipswich's historic Queens Park (circa 1860s), this fantastic walk-through nature zoo is free to visit and is a chance to get up close to some native wildlife, baby farm animals and birds in an aviary...more
This tiny unspoilt island is just 10 minutes by passenger ferry from the mainland and makes a great day out - take the one hour walk (or bike ride) around the island then picnic on the beach...more
Take the walking circuit from picturesque JC Slaughter Falls all the way to the summit of Mt Coot-tha and take in Brisbane's most stunning views before taking a different track back down...more
Pack the togs, water toys and a picnic and head to the secret westside bush beach by the heritage-listed reservoir. There are also some great walking tracks to take around the dam...more
Take a walk down musical memory lane at the fantastic multi-media memorial to local Redcliffe lads who went on to be one of the top-selling bands of all time and soak up some bayside culture...more
