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Mt Gravatt Lookout

Since 1893 Mt Gravatt has attracted climbers, after the colonial government of the time deemed the hill’s 132 acres a recreational reserve

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Since 1893 Mt Gravatt has attracted climbers, after the colonial government of the time deemed the hill’s 132 acres a recreational reserve

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The best views in and of Brisbane: a guide to the famous and secret lookouts around town

Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Howells Knob Lookout

When exploring Maleny, make sure you check out Howells Knob Lookout at Reesville for it's amazing 360-degree views of the Glass House Mountains and beyond

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Camp Mountain

Camp Mountain Recreation Reserve

While crowds flock to nearby Jollys Lookout, up on Camp Mountain a much smaller group of picnickers enjoy views of city and bay that are just as spectacular

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Brisbane Forest Park

Jollys Lookout

Brisbane’s second oldest formal lookout reserve was instigated in 1930 by then mayor William Jolly who thought it a fine place to have a picnic.

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Mt Gravatt

Mt Gravatt Lookout

Since 1893 Mt Gravatt has attracted climbers, after the colonial government of the time deemed the hill’s 132 acres a recreational reserve.

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New Farm

Wilson Outlook Reserve

This little stretch of green on the precipice of rocky cliffs carved by an ex-quarry and framed by the Story Bridge is one of Brisbane’s secret parks

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

CelticFest

CelticFest Warwick invites you to #GetYourCountryCelticOn at Queensland’s biggest Celtic festival

Oct 4-5

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

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