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What to see in Brisbane

A subtropical riverside city with a man-made beach in the centre and koalas nearby.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: Chris Olszewski · CC BY-SA 4.0

Brisbane highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. South Bank

    A riverside walk with a free man-made beach.

  2. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

    A sanctuary for koalas and kangaroos.

  3. GOMA

    The Gallery of Modern Art, by the river.

  4. Mount Coot-tha

    A lookout over the city and the bay.

  5. Moreton Island

    Dunes, dolphins and wrecks for snorkelling.

Day trips from Brisbane

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Brisbane

Any time of year is good to travel to Brisbane: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood café. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Australia guide.

Frequently asked questions about Brisbane

What to see in Brisbane?

South Bank, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, GOMA, Mount Coot-tha and Moreton Island.

What to see in Brisbane in one day?

Don’t miss South Bank, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, GOMA, Mount Coot-tha and Moreton Island. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Brisbane?

Any time of year is good to travel to Brisbane: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Brisbane?

Moreton Island.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.