Attractions

Adventure activities

Adventure activities in South East Queensland, such as ziplines, high ropes, climbing and other active experiences.

History and landmarks

Kangaroo Point, Brisbane

Brisbane's steel cantilever landmark, opened in 1940 and about 10 minutes by car from the CBD, with free footpaths, an Adventure Climb and Howard Smith Wharves at its foot.

Zoos and wildlife parks

Currumbin, Gold Coast

A not-for-profit wildlife park on the southern Gold Coast with koalas, kangaroos, daily shows, miniature trains and free lorikeet feeding, about 75 minutes by car from the Brisbane CBD.

Scenic flights

Archerfield, Brisbane

Scenic helicopter flights over Brisbane's city and river, and out to the bay islands and coast, leaving from Archerfield Airport about 20 minutes from the CBD.

Scenic flights

Caloundra West, Sunshine Coast

Take the controls of a light plane on a hands-on trial flight from Caloundra Airport.

Water parks and splash pads

Southport, Gold Coast

A floating inflatable obstacle course on the Broadwater at Southport, for confident swimmers aged 5 and over, with a separate zone for under 5s.

Camping

Tamborine Mountain, Scenic Rim

A rainforest campground on Tamborine Mountain with powered and unpowered sites, fire pits, a camp kitchen and Thunderbird Park's adventure activities next door.