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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

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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

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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:

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Mitchelton To Alderley

This path of approx 8km return meanders alongside Kedron Brook via what used to be farmlands

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New Farm Walk

This walk of around an hour and a half to two hours, depending on stops, begins at New Farm CityCat Terminal

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Rocklea

Oxley Creek Common

A serene patch of bird-inhabited wetland in the midst of an industrial area, Oxley Creek Common has a couple of easy paved walking trails

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Paddington

This picturesque walk along the winding ridges of hilly Paddington comes densely packed with history

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Mt Glorious

Rainforest Circuit

One of the D'Aguilar Ranges' best walks for least effort, the 1.9 km Rainforest Circuit features a gorgeous palm valley, some ancient trees

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Chermside

Raven St Reserve Walk

In summer, this bush and heathland, part of the landscape mosaic of the Mountain to Mangroves nature corridor, makes a wonderfully breezy retreat

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Red Hill To Newmarket

This 6-7km return trail cuts a green swathe through the inner west and north, taking in wooded glades, parklands

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Shorncliffe

Shorncliffe Walk

This peaceful waterfront walk of around 2-2.5km return commences from the intersection of Friday St and Allpass Parade

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Mt Coot-tha

Simpson Falls Walk

The 2.8 km bush walk from Simpson Falls starts well inside the access road, so walk or drive to where the main gum tree studded picnic and barbecue grounds are

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Teneriffe

Teneriffe Walk

One of Brisbane’s best urban walks for its variety – secluded bush, city vistas, river boardwalk, bars and cafes – and the unique ambience of Teneriffe’s leafy streets

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Bald Hills

Tinchi Tamba Wetlands

Of the coastal wetlands fringing Brisbane this is arguably the most picturesque with its stunning location

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Wellington Point

King Island

This unique sea walk is strictly a low tide affair, when a sand causeway between tiny mangrove encircled King Island

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Brisbane

Windsor Walk

A walk around Windsor is charming with hilly streets revealing a fascinating history of gorgeous villas, stunning vistas, tragedies, medical firsts and quirks.

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Wynnum

Wynnum Mangrove Boardwalk

The Wynnum Mangrove Boardwalk is a bewitching walk-upon-the-sea that meanders for 800m

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Wynnum to Manly

This scenic seafront walk or ride of around 10km return packs a lot of variety into its length

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Yeronga To UQ

Those looking for a non-taxing stroll may enjoy the first 2 km return section of this semi-shaded walk along the river

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

A Night at the Museum

A Night at the Museum is a fantastic evening of discovery and fun for all ages

Nov 28

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

The QAGOMA Store’s beloved Christmas Design Market is back and bigger than ever this year

Nov 29-30

Twilight Santa Train

All aboard the Twilight Christmas Train, with heritage carriages

Nov 29

Chalets and tree Scandinavian Christmas market

Scandi Christmas Market

Brisbane's annual twilight Scandi Christmas Market is popping up in Woolloongabba

Nov 29

Boats moored at the Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct

Farm Gate to City Door Christmas Market

Scenic Rim Christmas Markets to add festive produce cheer

Nov 29

Oddities & Curiosities Expo

For lovers of the strange, unusual and bizarre

Nov 29-30

Sing Out Sister

The #1 Ladies Only Sing and Dance Along Party is coming to The Star Brisbane

Nov 30

Handel's Messiah

No festive season is complete without the glorious sound of Handel’s Messiah

Dec 2

The Nutcracker

Queensland Ballet returns with its favourite Christmas tradition

Dec 5-13

Ten Best Restaurants with a View

From sparkling riverfront rooftops to breezy mountain lookouts, Brisbane is home to a host of stunning dining spots where the food is as impressive as the view. Here's 10 of the best

10 Best Restaurants with a View

COMING UP

What's On in December In & Around Brisbane

From festive concerts, classic ballet, Xmas comedy, stunning art exhibition & Christmas dining to a Tony-award winning musical, what's on in December in and around Brisbane:

What's On in December in Brisbane

MUST DO ROAD TRIP

Lockyer Valley - Farm Fresh Fun

The Lockyer Valley's rolling hills, local markets and paddock to plate country cafes, make for a scenic, leisurely drive, less than two hours from Brisbane

7 Must Do Queensland Country Drives

Best Of Brisbane

Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars

Best Bars in Brisbane