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Brisbane Jetski Adventure Tours

Experience Brisbane and the bay a whole new way with Trident Jetskis, offering two epic guided experiences designed to showcase the city’s river and bay from the water

Read On Brisbane Jetski Adventure Tours

Experience Brisbane and the bay a whole new way with Trident Jetskis, offering two epic guided experiences designed to showcase the city’s river and bay from the water

Read On Brisbane Jetski Adventure Tours

With its wealth of nature and mild climate, life in Brisbane is best lived outdoors, with hundreds of walks, parks, bike rides, beaches and pools as well as river activities, theme parks and games to choose from below:

Herd of llamas at the Llama Farm, Ipswich
Ipswich
Llama Farm
Roam around with a herd of llamas at Ipswich's very own Llama Farm
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Beenleigh BMX and Skate Park
Beenleigh
Beenleigh BMX and Skate Park
Australia's first international-standard BMX freestyle and skate park cane be found in Beenleigh
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Scenic Rim Golf Adventure
Pterodactyl Helicopters
Scenic Rim Helicopter Golf
Experience the ultimate golfing adventure with Pterodactyl Helicopters in the stunning Scenic Rim
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Statue & steps in Phoenix Sculpture Garden
Mt Glorious
Phoenix Sculpture Garden
Phoenix Sculpture Garden is a contemplative paradise high up on beautiful Mt Glorious
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Eagleby Wetlands
Eagleby
Eagleby Wetlands
Eagleby Wetlands is home to a flourishing bird population, diverse walking trails and secluded picnic spots
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Forest Lake Parklands Forest Lake
Forest Lake
The Lake Parklands
The Lake Parklands is an idyllic spot to enjoy nature, with plenty of picnic areas and playgrounds dotted alongside picturesque Forest Lake
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Mt Edwards Moogerah Peaks National Park
Moogerah Peaks National Park
Mt Edwards Hike
Mt Edwards is one of the peaks overlooking the magnificent Lake Moogerah, and is part of Moogerah Peaks National Park
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Cougal Cascades Springbrook National Park Currumbin Valley
Currumbin Valley
Cougal Cascades
A part of Springbrook National Park, Cougal Cascades is home to a stunning waterfall and an easy, but beautiful, rainforest walk
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North Lakes Environmental Park Woodside
Environmental Park
North Lakes
North Lakes Environmental Park is like a mini-Kakadu near Brisbane - a protected wetland eco-system home to 29 species of native birds
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Mt Tamborine
Palm Grove Rainforest Circuit
Pademelons, palm trees and cathedral buttresses are all features of this exclusive easy grade walk of around 1 hr via Mt Tamborine’s ethereal Palm Grove Rainforest Circuit
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Goomburra Valley Hikes
Hikes
Goomburra Valley
Goomburra Valley offers a world of unspoiled natural beauty for bush walkers who like to get off the beaten track, with a variety of unique walks to be had
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White Rock, Spring Mountain Conservation Park
Spring Mountain Conservation Park
White Rock Hike
The hike to majestic White Rock in Spring Mountain Conservation Park is approximately 6 km return and is great for the whole family
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Mt Cordeaux, Cunningham's Gap, Scenic Rim
Hike
Mt Cordeaux
The 6.8km Mt Cordeaux hike is a really great option for families wanting to do a walk that is a bit of a challenge for young kids
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Walk Or Cycle
Sandgate - Shorncliffe
This is a scenic and easy walk or ride passing through a myriad of waterfront picnic spots to the historical jetty at Shorncliffe
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Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
Fernvale-Ipswich
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is the best kept secret in Brisbane's west - a bike track that follows the old rail line through scenic countryside, quaint bridges
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Cedar Creek Falls, Mt Tamborine
Tamborine Mountain
Cedar Creek Falls
One of Tamborine Mountain's most popular tourist attractions with stunning views over the open canyon, waterfall and rock pools
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Three First Nations women wearing fashions by First Nations designers at Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose

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Outside of Queensland Museum by night

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Nov 29-30
Santa between carriages at QPSR

Twilight Santa Train

All aboard the Twilight Christmas Train, with heritage carriages
Nov 29
Chalets and tree Scandinavian Christmas market

Scandi Christmas Market

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Nov 29
Boats moored at the Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct

Farm Gate to City Door Christmas Market

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Nov 29
Man on stage juggling knives at the Oddities & Curiosities Expo

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Lighting of Christmas Tree Brisbane
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