Brisbane Greeters
If you’re planning a trip to Brisbane, one of the best ways to get to know Brisbane is through the eyes of a local. Brisbane Greeters have more than 100 volunteers who can help you find your way in over 20 different languages.
Streets Beach
Streets Beach at Southbank is a massive man-made beach style lagoon that is popular with locals and tourists keen for a dip in the middle of the city. Pack a picnic lunch, lay a towel on the sand and swim in the cool blue waters. It is patrolled by qualified lifeguards year round so its not only free but safe.
Queensland Museum
Explore natural history throughout Australia and the world at the Queensland Museum. You’ll find diverse natural and historical collections, the hands on activity zone and live insect and reptile displays. Home to both permanent and changing exhibitions the museum provides in-depth educational experiences, tours and early childhood activities.
Planetarium
The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is located in Brisbane’s botanical gardens at Mt Coot-Tha. It is home to the Cosmic sky dome, a 12.5 metre diameter projection dome.You can expect to enjoy a show, have a tour of Brisbane’s night sky, and marvel at the display zone.
Epicurious Garden
This giant garden brings sustainable farming practices to the heart of the city. It is an edible garden staffed entirely by volunteers. It is open every day and if you stop by between 7am-2pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays you can collect free produce from the harvest cart or you can ask the volunteers to pick something for you.
City hall clock tower
The City Hall Clock Tower was built between 1920 and 1930, and it is a heritage listed at Brisbane City Hall as it was the tallest building in the city up until 1960. Free tours up the old tower run every 15 minutes where you can get a birds eye view over King George Square and the buildings that now tower over it.
