What To See And Do
Amazing Experiences
- Swim at a beach in downtown Brisbane
- Go 4 wheel driving along pristine beaches
- Visit the Southern Great Barrier Reef
- Explore walking tracks through World Heritage rainforest
- Feed dolphins in their natural environment
- Take a balloon ride over Brisbane’s city
- Visit Australia’s most easterly land point
Find out more from Southern Queensland Tourism’s site
Exhilarating Activities
- Abseil or rock climb in the heart of downtown Brisbane
- Take a cycle tour along the banks of the Brisbane River
- Sail across Moreton Bay
- Dive with the sharks or swim with the seals at UnderWater World
- Thrill to a tandem skydive
- Take to the skies in a Tiger Moth
- Drive a rally car
- Go five laps in a racing car at Queensland Raceway
- Learn how to surf
- Experience island life in Moreton Bay
Find out more from Southern Queensland Tourism’s site
Nature & Wildlife
- Watch whales frolic in Hervey Bay & Moreton Bay
- Experience the Outback without leaving the city
- See the Crocodile Hunter’s (Steve Irwin) Australia Zoo
- Cuddle a koala at the world’s first & largest koala sanctuary
- Take in the panorama from atop the peaks of Lamington National Park
- Cruise the Noosa Everglades, Lake Cooroibah & Lake Cootharaba
- See the coloured sands of the Cooloola National Park
- See the different Australian animals at Forest Glen Sanctuary
- Explore the world’s largest sand islands
- Discover the Aboriginal legends of the Bunya Mountains
- See an extinct shield volcano
- Delight in the World Heritage listed Lamington National Park
Find out more from Southern Queensland Tourism’s site
Sports
- Reel in a big catch deep-sea fishing
- See racing in the streets at the Surfers Paradise Indy Grand Prix
- Play golf at any of the 200 plus golf courses in the region
- See a game of Rugby Union, Rugby League, Australian Rules or Cricket
- Go surfing or enjoy the watersports on some of Australia’s best beaches
- Be a spectator at an Aussie surf carnival
- Go bushwalking through the heritage trails and national parks
Find out more from Southern Queensland Tourism’s site
History, Art & Culture
- Explore the cultural precincts of Brisbane’s South Bank
- Take an Artour of Brisbane’s numerous private galleries
- Visit the Maritime Museum and the nearby Naval Stores
- Follow the Sunshine Coast Art Gallery Trail
- Experience one of our country agricultural shows
- Learn about the region’s Aboriginal legends
- Take a guided walk through Brisbane’s historical sites
- Experience Australia’s largest steam railway museum
- Discover the heritage and unique character of Maryborough
- Drive the Cobb & Co Tourist route
- Visit Australia’s first interactive art gallery and social history museum
- Visit the Southern Hemisphere’s last Leper Colony.
- See Brisbane’s very own Alcatraz
Find out more from Southern Queensland Tourism’s site
Food & Wine
- Sample the region’s award winning restaurants
- Enjoy alfresco dining any time of the year
- Indulge in tempting local produce from the farmers markets
- Sample the vintages at the region’s numerous wineries
- Discover the secrets of leading chefs at gourmet cooking schools
- Experience the biggest selection of Ginger products in the world
- Sample the flavours of specialist providores in the hinterland districts
- Savour the distinctive cheeses of the region
- Taste the region’s best at any of the numerous wine and food festivals
- Go Greek at Paniyiri in May
- Experience the flavours of bush tucker at Kingfisher Bay Resort
- Be tempted by cocktails with a Queensland taste at resorts and bars
- Perch on a stool at the nearest surf club and enjoy an evening with the locals
- Eat fish & chips on a sandy Queensland beach at sunset
- Indulge in Moreton Bay Bugs – a local seafood delicacy
Find out more from Southern Queensland Tourism’s site
Shopping
- Designer label shopping in Brisbane and the Gold Coast
- Australian designers in Brisbane Arcade
- Shop where the locals do in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall
- Visit one of the many art & craft markets held throughout the region
- See whole towns devoted to art & craft like Mt Tamborine and Montville.
- Shop for local Australian products
- Excellent Duty Free shopping at Brisbane Airport
- Fossick for antiques along the Warrego Highway
Find out more from Southern Queensland Tourism’s site
Nightlife
- See the best in performing arts at South Bank’s Cultural Centre
- Be part of Australia’s best club scenes in Brisbane’s Valley precinct
- Enjoy the restaurants and clubs of Surfers Paradise
- Experience the variety of Brisbane’s live music venues in bars, clubs and pubs
- See major international performers on their concert tours
- Dance, karaoke or just relax in the cocktail bars of the city and coasts
- Go gaming at Brisbane’s Conrad Treasury Casino
- Try your luck at Gold Coast’s Conrad Jupiters Casino
Find out more from Southern Queensland Tourism’s site
Family travel
- Explore sunken wrecks and mountainous sand dunes on Moreton Island
- Visit the Railway Workshops
- Visit Australia’s finest collection of fun filled theme parks
- Ride a Brisbane River ‘City Cat’
- Hire a boat and go fishing
- Go house boating on a calm lake or river
- Travel the Mary Valley Heritage Railway
- Stay in an on-site caravan or cabin, or pitch a tent
- Hop on a Brisbane City Tour
- Take the family to a Mountain Retreat & Farm Stay
- See the animals at sanctuaries or Australia Zoo
- Visit the Queensland Museum
- Experience over 25 different flavours of honey at the Superbee Honey Factory
- Learn about tropical fruit and pineapples at the Big Pineapple
- Visit the Peanut Heritage Museum and the Kingaroy Toasted Peanuts factory
- Explore the national parks and heritage trails of the region
