Brisbane

Located around 12 kms southwest of Brisbane CBD, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is home to koalas, kangaroos, wombats, Tasmanian devils, dingoes, reptiles and a range of native bird species. Visitors can walk through different wildlife habitats, see koalas up close and participate in selected animal encounters. It can also be combined with a river cruise as part of a day experience.

The Wheel of Brisbane stands beside the Brisbane River within South Bank Parklands. Its enclosed gondolas provide elevated views over South Bank, the CBD, the river and surrounding suburbs, making it a straightforward way to get a broad view of the city. A ride can easily be combined with the Cultural Centre, Streets Beach and the rest of South Bank.

Located on the southern bank of the Brisbane River, this 17-hectare parkland includes riverside walking paths, gardens, restaurants, picnic areas and Streets Beach, a man-made swimming lagoon with a sandy beach in the middle of the city. South Bank is also home to the Queensland Cultural Centre, making it easy to combine the parklands with Brisbane's major museums and galleries.

The Queensland Cultural Centre in South Bank is Brisbane's main concentration of museums, galleries and performing arts venues. It includes the Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Queensland Museum and Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC). GOMA is particularly known for its major contemporary art exhibitions, while the Queensland Museum covers natural history, science, cultural heritage and Queensland's past.

The Kangaroo Point Cliffs rise beside the Brisbane River, providing views across the CBD, Story Bridge and surrounding riverfront. The cliffs were formed from Brisbane tuff, a volcanic rock created by ancient volcanic activity in the region. Today, the area is used for walking, cycling, picnicking, rock climbing and abseiling.

The Brisbane City Botanic Gardens occupy a large riverside site at the eastern edge of the CBD. Established in the 19th century, the gardens contain mature subtropical plants, ornamental ponds, lawns, walking paths and collections of plants from Queensland and other parts of the world.

Mount Coot-tha Lookout sits on the western edge of Brisbane and provides one of the city’s best elevated views. From the lookout, visitors can see across the Brisbane skyline towards Moreton Bay. The surrounding Mount Coot-tha Reserve contains walking trails and native bushland, while the nearby Brisbane Botanic Gardens (not to be confused with the City Botanic Garden) covers 56 hectares and contains themed gardens and plant collections.

Queen Street Mall is Brisbane’s main shopping precinct, extending for around 500m between George Street and Edward Street. It contains hundreds of shops, department stores, cafés and restaurants and connects with major city attractions, including Brisbane City Hall and the Treasury precinct.