# Best things to do in Brisbane

River life, koalas and South Bank: Brisbane's best experiences according to Tourism Australia, Queensland tourism and TripAdvisor.

- 64 votes · 12 items
- Jan 12, 2021 · foodie_sydney
- https://even.best/en/l/794/best-things-to-do-in-brisbane

## Top 10

1. **Mount Coot-tha Lookout** (8 · ▲8 ▼0) — Panoramic views over the city and Moreton Bay.
2. **Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary** (6 · ▲6 ▼0) — The world's first and largest koala sanctuary.
3. **Queensland Art Gallery and GOMA** (6 · ▲6 ▼0) — Major art galleries at the Cultural Centre.
4. **South Bank Parklands** (5 · ▲7 ▼2) — Riverside parklands with Streets Beach, a free man-made lagoon.
5. **CityCat ferry** (5 · ▲6 ▼1) — Fast catamarans along the Brisbane River.
6. **Howard Smith Wharves** (4 · ▲5 ▼1) — Restaurants and bars beneath the Story Bridge.
7. **Kangaroo Point Cliffs** (3 · ▲4 ▼1) — Riverside cliffs for abseiling, climbing and skyline views.
8. **Roma Street Parkland** (3 · ▲4 ▼1) — Large subtropical garden in the city centre.
9. **Queensland Museum** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Natural history and dinosaurs at South Bank.
10. **Story Bridge Adventure Climb** (1 · ▲3 ▼2) — Climb to the top of the city's cantilever bridge.
11. **Moreton Island (day trip)** (1 · ▲2 ▼1) — Sand island with the Tangalooma Wrecks for snorkelling.
12. **West End** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — Bohemian neighbourhood with markets and cafés.

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