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GOMA

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

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During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

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Brisbane’s arts and cultural scene is thriving, with world class theatre, art galleries, dance and music, film and theatre as well as a host of museums and excellent libraries. Highlights are GOMA, Australia’s leading modern art gallery, the Queensland Ballet directed by Li Cunxin (Mao’s Last Dancer), Queensland Theatre and Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Brisbane’s unique indie arts centre the Brisbane Powerhouse. Brisbane also hosts first class festivals such as the annual 3 week Brisbane Festival and Brisbane International Film Festival and Brisbane Writers Festival.

Rocklea

Our Lady Of Vladimir

In the first half of the 20th century a smattering of Russian orthodox churches sprung up around the Brisbane region to cater for immigrants

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Hamilton

Palma Rosa

It is perhaps this landmark flamboyant house designed by Italian architect Andrea Stombuco that symbolizes what was Brisbane’s Belle Epoch

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Brisbane

Parliament House

Queensland’s seat of government since 1869, the wing of Parliament House facing George St was designed by Colonial architect Charles Tiffin

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Cbd

People's Palace

Significant not just for its iconic Queensland style of multi storey wrap around cast iron verandahs, the People’s Palace is also a rare example of a purpose built temperance hotel

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Bardon

Pilgrim Congregational Church

This tiny timber place of worship sits nestled amongst a grove of towering gums on the edge of Simpsons Rd

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Memorial Seat

Pilot Officer Geoffrey Lloyd Wells

Of all Brisbane’s war memorials this rough hewn tuff seat, shaded under a jacaranda tree is a particularly beautiful and unusual one.

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Petrie Tce

Police Barracks

Several layers of history permeate the site and buildings of this landmark complex on the city fringe, beginning with the establishment, back in 1860 of the first major purpose built gaol for free settlers

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Petrie Tce

Princess Row

Originally known as Costin’s Cottages, the owner of these, one of Brisbane’s earliest rows of terrace houses c1863, was colonial Queen St chemist

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Woolloongabba

Princess Theatre

The only surviving intact 19th century theatre in Brisbane and the oldest in Australia, since its construction in 1888

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Coorparoo

Queen Alexandra Home

This landmark brick residence, remembered largely as the Queen Alexandra Home was initially called Hatherton, built as a private home in 1886 for businessman Reuben Nicklin

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Cbd

Queens Gardens

Not only is this the city’s only intact heritage-surrounded green square but it holds archaeological importance, having been part of the convict settlement in the 1820s.

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Bardon

Rainworth House

There are very few original timber houses that have survived from early settlement and Rainworth House, which in 1862 was the sole farmhouse in the area, is one of them

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Redcliffe

Redcliffe Jetty

There has been a jetty on this site since the days of Redcliffe being a 19th century seaside holiday hotspot

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Redcliffe

Redcliffe Town Council Chambers

This classic functionalist building, striking in its perfect symmetry, was designed in 1939 by domestic architect Sidney Prior and finished construction in 1941.

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Brisbane

Regent Theatre

Built in 1929 to the design of Richard Gailey Jnr and Charles Hollinshed (designer of the Melbourne Regent)

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Balmoral

Reservoir House

This concrete water tower ceased commission in the late 1980’s was sold to a lateral-thinking private buyer at auction in 1992.

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The 39 Steps

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Camerata: Your Eternal Memories

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Brisbane Writers Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse

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One of Australia’s and Brisbane’s very own great lyric soprano, Leanne Kenneally

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Milton House Spring Social is a four weekend pop-up bar

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Plantapalooza Plant Festival

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Oct 11

Waltzing the Wilarra

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MUST DO

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Crowd under dome at Eat Street Northshore

THIS WEEKEND

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This Weekend Oct 3-6

COMING UP

What's on in November in & around Brisbane

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What's On in November 2025