things to do with kids in Brisbane
Brisbane's subtropical climate means outdoor play year-round. South Bank alone is worth a full day, and there are world-class wildlife parks within easy driving distance.
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nature & animals
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
$$the world's largest koala sanctuary — hold a koala, hand-feed kangaroos, and see platypus up close.
Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
freetropical gardens, a hide-and-seek bamboo grove, Japanese garden, and a planetarium. the lookout has panoramic city views.
outdoor
South Bank Parklands
freeStreets Beach (Australia's only inner-city beach), riverside boardwalks, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
Riverlife Adventure Centre
$$kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling, and segway tours along the Brisbane River at Kangaroo Point Cliffs.
Roma Street Parkland
free16 hectares of subtropical gardens in the city with playgrounds, walking trails, and free guided tours.
New Farm Park
freeriverside park with a huge fenced playground, jacaranda-lined walks, and BBQ areas. close to the Howard Smith Wharves.
museum & learning
Queensland Museum & Sciencentre
freefree museum with dinosaur skeletons, cultural exhibits, and the hands-on Sciencentre for curious kids.
Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
freefree contemporary art gallery with a dedicated children's art centre running workshops and interactive exhibits.
attraction
Wheel of Brisbane
$$60-metre observation wheel at South Bank with fully enclosed, air-conditioned gondolas. great sunset views.
water & beach
Streets Beach
freefree man-made swimming lagoon at South Bank — lifeguard patrolled, sandy shores, and surrounded by tropical plants.
free things to do in Brisbane
- •South Bank Parklands — South Brisbane
- •Queensland Museum & Sciencentre — South Brisbane
- •Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) — South Brisbane
- •Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens — Toowong
- •Roma Street Parkland — Brisbane City
- •New Farm Park — New Farm
- •Streets Beach — South Brisbane
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