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’s best in one to five days

Take this unique opportunity to indulge by exploring Brisbane’s diverse array of leisure and cultural attractions.

OPTIONS IF YOU HAVE ONE DAY TO EXPLORE BRISBANE

• Take in an alfresco breakfast at , which hugs the south bank of the , featuring an inner–city beach, stunning parklands and the spinning . • Take a river cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary – the world’s largest koala sanctuary. Cuddle a koala, walk among kangaroos and meet the diverse local wildlife of Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. • Explore South Bank’s culture-rich precinct that houses the Museum and the city’s finest art venues – | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), showcasing impressive collections of modern and indigenous artwork. Finish the day by taking in a cutting-edge play, an opera, orchestra or ballet at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. South Bank Streets Beach

OPTIONS FOR DAY TWO

• Spend time shopping in the city’s hub and its surrounding streets and laneways where you will discover everything from international brands to local designers. Then head to lifestyle strip James Street, in Fortitude Valley, for more Brisbane fashion design labels, homeware and gift boutiques, and a mix of bistros and cafes. • Situated right on Brisbane’s doorstep, enjoy a high-speed catamaran trip to beautiful Tangalooma Island in . This unspoilt island is a remarkable setting offering a range of activities and adventures – toboggan down the world’s largest sand , join a quad-biking tour across the island, and hand-feed the wild bottlenose that swim up to Tangalooma Beach every evening. • Close the day with a seafood dining experience by the river in one of the high-end Eagle Street Pier precinct restaurants. Tangalooma Island

OPTIONS FOR DAY THREE

• Enjoy spectacular early morning city views with a Adventure Climb – one of only four bridge climbs in the world. • Take in Brisbane though the eyes of a local and book a Brisbane Greeters walking “journey” for a first-hand look at what makes our city’s heart beat. • The XXXX Brewery Tour is a beer journey where you’ll learn interesting facts about the colourful history of XXXX and its place in community and lifestyle – a landmark Brisbane location. • Experience a twilight kayaking or stand up paddle boarding tour followed by a barbecue dinner under the stars with Riverlife Adventure Centre, or dine alfresco at one of South Bank’s River Quay restaurants. Riverlife Adventure Centre

OPTIONS FOR DAY FOUR

• Take a day trip to the stunning , Great Barrier Reef, where the coral reef is alive and the island is teeming with life. Only a short flight with Seair from Redcliffe, experience a combined island tour and glass bottom boat/snorkel tour, guided reef walk, and seafood buffet lunch. • Visit Queensland’s iconic Zoo on the Croc Express Tour. Made famous by the antics of Steve and Terri Irwin, the zoo is now a living legacy to Steve and his wildlife conservation efforts. Exhibitions include the Crocoseum, Tiger Temple, Elephantasia, and African Savannah. Lady Elliot Island

OPTIONS FOR DAY FIVE

• Enjoy a relaxing cruise and seafood buffet aboard one of Brisbane’s iconic and authentic paddlewheelers – the Kookaburra River Queen. Take in the river lights by night, or take in the changing city sights by day. • Thrill rides, close encounters with wildlife, cartoon character attractions, IMAX movies and a variety of shows are all on offer at the Gold Coast’s theme parks. Choose from Dreamworld, Wet ‘n’ Wild, or Movie World. • Experience a unique 4WD eco-tour of North and explore its hidden secrets and breathtaking lookouts to see native animals in their natural surroundings. Kookaburra River Queen

For more on Brisbane touring and attraction options visitbrisbane.com.au