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Aerial landscape view of Brisbane Southbank in Queensland, Australia.

Holiday Here in Brisbane

Australia, the city is calling. Whether it’s a staycation in your own city, taking the family on an urban outing, or booking a longer break to explore more, it all goes a long way to helping our cities, venues and attractions to thrive. Start planning your next travel adventure.

   

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Kid-friendly Things-To-Do in Brisbane

Tourism Australia has ‘spied’ some of the best kid-friendly pit stops and activities for families to ‘spy’ on their next city trip.

I spy a thrill

Riverlife offers a range of activities to keep visitors of all ages amused – take the kids on an adventure with Abseiling Brisbane’s Kangaroo Point Cliffs tour. This thrilling tour provides uninterrupted views of Brisbane, and the perfect look-out to ‘spy’ some of the cities iconic landmarks. Participants must be at least 8 years old to participate.

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I spy somewhere to splash

For families looking to cool down visit Aquativity in the heart of Brisbane’s South Bank. The interactive water-play park combines education and play to help kids understand the water cycle and water preservation.

Brisbane city in a beautiful day

I spy Australia’s oldest railway workshop

Head to The Workshops Rail Museum for hands-on exhibits and huge steam locomotives. Currently bookings are essential to visit, but worthwhile to experience the model railways, sciencentre, and the interactive Nipper’s Railway with kid-friendly activities.

Cityscape image of Brisbane skyline panorama, Australia during dramatic sunset.

I spy somewhere to eat

Only 15 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD is Eat Street Northshore a special one-of-a-kind food experience. The festival-esque markets are surrounded by river views and shipping containers overflowing with entertainment, it’s worth checking their website before heading over to align your visit with one of their famous musical acts.

Aerial view of Caboolture and Bruce highway to Brisbane with Bribie Island Road crossing, Queensland, Australia

I spy space aliens

The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium focuses on fun and free education, however admission to some of the exhibits including the Cosmic Skydome are paid. From the Sundial Courtyard to the Observatory and mini theatre budding space geeks will love the interactive exhibit.