Essential Brisbane

Sometimes time just isn’t on our side. See, taste and explore the very best of Brisbane in three days so you can tick off as many bucket list items as possible.

• Day one
• Day two
• Day three

Day One: Experience culture & adventure in the city

Morning: 

QAGOMA

Start the day exploring Brisbane’s cultural precinct accompanied by expert curators. Explore Queensland’s history and wander through world-class exhibitions at the Queensland Museum and marvel as you wander through the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), which has exhibited the likes of Andy Warhol, Valentino and the exclusive-to-Brisbane Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe.

Afternoon: 

Team-building activity, hosted by Banana Life

After lunch, make the most of Brisbane’s 283 days of sunshine per year – there are a wide range of team building activities in Brisbane that take advantage of the year-round outdoor lifestyle for which the city is famous. Team up to navigate the city’s landmarks in an Amazing Race-style experience, beginning with a creative challenge incorporating the popular BRISBANE sign.

Evening: 

Celebrate with a welcome reception at the grand Newstead House, featuring a special welcome from a local Aboriginal group or dine at one of Brisbane’s many restaurants that offer dinner with a view.

Day Two: Discover Moreton Island

Morning: 

Sandboarding at Moreton Island

Cruise across to Moreton Island, the third-largest sand island in the world. Explore the island on quad bikes, kayak the crystal-clear water, take a banana boat ride, sand-board down the sand dunes or snorkel the shipwrecks. 

Afternoon:

Dine on the beach

Tuck into lunch by the seaside at Tangalooma Island Resort. Dine on a smorgasbord of fresh prawns, oysters and crab, enjoying picture-perfect views and the ocean breeze.

Evening: 

Hand-feed wild bottlenose dolphins

At sunset, the island’s world-famous wild bottlenose dolphins gather at the shoreline for dinnertime. For an unforgettable experience, wade into the water and hand-feed the dolphins.

Day Three: Meet Australian wildlife

Morning: 

Cuddle a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Take the scenic route to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary via a private boat along the Brisbane River. Hand-feed the kangaroos, marvel at the platypus and have a photo taken of you cuddling a koala – we promise they’re very friendly. Finish with an Aussie barbecue for lunch.

Afternoon: 

Story Bridge Adventure Climb

Pose for a team photo like no other from the top of the Story Bridge after conquering your fears by reaching the peak. It’s one of only three bridge climbs in the world and offers a unique perspective of see the city from above.

Evening: 

Eat Street Northshore

Feast your eyes – and your tummy – at Eat Street Northshore where 180 dining and entertainment shipping containers will have you exploring for a while. Just about every cuisine is represented and many a food craze can be found here. Tuck into some seriously sweet treats, from the caramel popcorn to the handmade macaron selection. If you must try one thing, indulge a little and sample the cronut cone filled with soft serve.