Must-see attractions in Brisbane

  • Guido Van Helten Mural

    Brisbane

    Dominating a car park on Trafalgar St is this giant monochromatic mural by Brisbane street artist Guido Van Helten. One of Australia's most globally…

  • Milani

    Brisbane

    A well-regarded commercial gallery with rotating exhibitions of cutting-edge, sometimes confronting, contemporary Australian artwork. Numerous artists…

  • Kangaroo Point Cliffs

    Brisbane

    A spectacular sight at night with its floodlit vertical rock face, the 20m Kangaroo Point Cliffs on the southern banks of the Brisbane River offer outdoor…

  • Queensland Museum & Sciencentre

    Brisbane

    Dig deeper into Queensland history at the state's main historical repository, where intriguing exhibits include a skeleton of the state’s own dinosaur…

  • Brunswick Street Mall

    Fortitude Valley

    Daytime action in Fortitude Valley focuses on and around Brunswick Street Mall, a pedestrianised strip dotted with pavement pubs, cafes and eateries…

  • Queensland Maritime Museum

    Brisbane

    If you're a hardcore fan of all things maritime, you'll probably enjoy this sea-salty museum. Its sprawling collection includes historic lighthouse parts,…

  • Wheel of Brisbane

    Brisbane

    Steps from the Queensland Performing Arts Centre is Brisbane's slightly more modest version of the giant observation wheels now common in cities from…

  • Queensland Club

    Brisbane

    The Queensland Club is so exclusive that even its website is members-only. While you may not be schmoozing in its hallowed rooms any time soon, the…

  • Chinatown

    Fortitude Valley

    Punctuated by a replica Tang dynasty archway at its western end, Duncan St is Brisbane's rather underwhelming Chinatown. The pedestrianised strip (and the…

  • Old Windmill

    Brisbane

    Commenced in 1828, this windmill is reputedly the oldest surviving building in Queensland. Due to a design flaw, the windmill sails were too heavy for the…

  • Valley Walk of Fame

    Fortitude Valley

    Brisbane's homegrown music deities are honoured with a series of bronze plaques in the Brunswick Street Mall. It's a mixed bag of megastars and indie…

  • Stanley St Plaza

    Brisbane

    Home of the weekend Collective Markets South Bank, this renovated, touristy section of historic Stanley St is flanked by mainstream cafes, restaurants, a…

  • Riverside Centre

    Brisbane

    Shopping, eating and office complex next to (you guessed it) the Brisbane River.