Your guide to South East Queensland
Things to do in South East Queensland
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Picnic areas
Parks
Swimming spots
Nature walks
Wildlife watching
Playgrounds
Beaches
Rainforests
Lakes and rivers
Cafes
Surfing spots
National parks
Waterfalls
Markets
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Water parks and splash pads
Farms and animals
Zoos and wildlife parks
History and landmarks
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Fishing spots
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Camping
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Hiking trails
Entertainment
Indoors
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Skate parks
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First Nations experiences
Theme parks
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Farm gates and produce
Dog parks
Piers and jetties
Theatres and live music
Boat cruises and ferries
Islands
Museums
Scenic flights
Art galleries
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Mini golf
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Boat cruises and ferries · Brisbane City, Brisbane
The free CityHopper is gone, but three cross river ferries now cross the Brisbane River every 15 minutes for 50 cents.
History and landmarks · Spring Hill, Brisbane
A convict-built tower on Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, and the oldest windmill tower still standing in Australia.
Public gardens · Mt Coot-tha, Brisbane
A free 56 hectare garden at the foot of Mt Coot-tha with a Japanese Garden, a glass tropical dome, a lagoon with turtles and a kids trail.
Markets · Hamilton (Northshore), Brisbane
A riverside village of shipping-container food stalls and bars at Northshore Hamilton, open Friday to Sunday nights.
Beaches · Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast
A patrolled Gold Coast surf beach with a headland park, playground, rock shelf and a coastal walk, about 90 km by road from the Brisbane CBD.
Parks · Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
A free swimming lagoon, fenced playground, BBQs and a 677 m lakeside loop behind HOTA in Surfers Paradise, about 76 km by road from the Brisbane CBD.
Public gardens · Benowa, Gold Coast
Free gardens at Benowa with lake boardwalks, a nature playground, an off-leash dog area and a coffee stop.
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