Brisbane

Zoos & aquariums

City Botanic Gardens

A botanic garden and park at Gardens Point in central Brisbane, great for a stroll along the Brisbane River. It's also close to Queensland's Parliament House, making it easy to combine with a walk around downtown.

Zoos & aquariums

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

A koala sanctuary in Fig Tree Pocket, a suburb of Brisbane. It offers close encounters with koalas and other native Australian wildlife.

Museums & galleries

Queensland Museum

Brisbane's leading museum, covering everything from natural history to science and cultural heritage. Its collection numbers more than 15 million items, including artifacts from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Museums & galleries

Gallery of Modern Art

A modern art museum located within the Queensland Cultural Centre in South Bank, Brisbane. As part of QAGOMA, it houses a diverse collection of contemporary artworks.

Nature

Brisbane River

A river that runs through Brisbane, Australia. Open riverside views appear throughout the city center, making it a fine place for a walk.

Views & landmarks

Infinity Tower

A 262-meter skyscraper in downtown Brisbane that was the city's tallest building when completed in 2014. It's a landmark worth looking out for on the city skyline.

Temples & religious sites

Cathedral of St Stephen, Brisbane

This is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, recognized as a heritage-listed building. Originally built as a temporary cathedral, plans for a replacement never materialized, so it has remained in place ever since.

Museums & galleries

Fort Lytton National Park

A national park in Lytton, on the outskirts of Brisbane, where the historic coastal Fort Lytton can be explored through guided tours and reenactment events. It also holds the distinction of being Queensland's first historic national park.