Simpson Falls and JC Slaughter Falls

If you want to hit up some waterfalls without leaving the city, check out the Mt Coot-tha Reserve. The reserve is home to two spectacular waterfalls and is just a 15-minute drive from Brisbane’s CBD. The uphill hike to the falls follows Ithaca Creek and along the way, you’ll see plenty of native flora and fauna. If you’ve worked up a sweat you can have a dip when you reach the falls, but that will depend on how much rain Brisbane has had - the falls are more impressive after a big storm. If you’ve worked up an appetite you can make use of the nearby barbeque and picnic facilities, or head up to the cafe at the lookout which boasts some of the best sunset views over Brisbane.