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Visit these Brisbane attractions, whether you’re a tourist in for the weekend or a native looking to explore

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Want to get a sense of the city? Discover fun Brisbane attractions, including local landmarks, notable parks and historic sites, curated by the Time Out community.

The best Brisbane attractions

Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

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Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

This living green museum is home to thousands of species of flora, tranquil gardens and beautiful plant displays, spanning 56 hectares. The more than 20,000...

The best waterfalls near Brisbane

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The best waterfalls near Brisbane

Take a road trip to these breathtaking cascades within easy reach of the city

Mount Coot-tha Summit Lookout

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Mount Coot-tha Summit Lookout

Only 15 minutes from the CBD, the Mt Coot-tha Reserve is the largest natural area in Brisbane, coming in at a whopping 1,600 hectares of lush rainforest...

Howard Smith Wharves

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Howard Smith Wharves

Originally built in the 1930s, the historic wharves have been revitalised into one of Brisbane’s newest entertainment destinations. With stunning...

The best secret beaches in and around Brisbane

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The best secret beaches in and around Brisbane

Shhh... let's just keep these lesser-known shores between us

The 7 best parks in Brisbane

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The 7 best parks in Brisbane

Fill your lungs with fresh air in Brisbane’s most glorious green spaces

Great Barrier Reef

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Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the entire world

Whitsunday Islands National Park

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Whitsunday Islands National Park

If you can find the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach and countless pristine tropical islands, lapped by the warm blue waters of the Coral Sea in one...

Cedar Creek Falls and Curtis Falls

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Cedar Creek Falls and Curtis Falls

See rare fauna at this beautiful natural wonder just an hour out of Brisbane

Daintree Rainforest

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Daintree Rainforest

Tropical, lush and leafy, the Daintree lives its life in all shades of green. This World Heritage-listed wonder is the oldest continually surviving...

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Want more? Find museums in Brisbane

The 7 best museums in Brisbane

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The 7 best museums in Brisbane

Put a spring in your synapses with a visit to one of these incredible palaces of knowledge

Queensland Museum

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Queensland Museum

This multifaceted museum residing in Brisbane's riverside cultural precinct of South Bank tells the changing story of Queensland. It is home to millions of...

Museum of Brisbane

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Museum of Brisbane

The Museum of Brisbane is an impressive attraction from the get go. The venue is housed in Brisbane City Hall – the elegant, imposing...

State Library of Queensland

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State Library of Queensland

This spectacular green building lies on the riverbank in between the Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art, but shouldn't be overlooked by...

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