Top Four Must-See Locations in Brisbane 2021

After the well-known Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is Australia’s  most rapidly growing and diverse destination. Brisbane is one of the few cities which lies in close proximity to the famous Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Forest, beaches and the theme parks of Queensland. The vigorous nature of the city and its sun soaked setting has invited a number of tourists from around the world, making it a multi-cultural capital as well. There are numerous known and unknown places to visit for a first-time visitor. Below is a short outline of some of the places to try out for anyone. 

River Lunch Cruise

The Brisbane River flows through the city and is one of the longest in Queensland. The river cruises are possibly the best way to sightsee the cityscape and its top attractions. You can select the lunch cruise in Brisbane to view the beauty of the city in daytime while having a delicious lunch. While there are numerous other water activities like kayaking or canoeing, waterbike hires, picnic on electric boats, paddleboarding and so on, the Brisbane River lunch cruise offers an incredible cruise experience by taking a tour through the city and providing an opportunity to witness some famous landmarks including the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Botanic Gardens, Story Bridge and many more. This can give you an overview of the splendid places and later visit them on foot for a more indulging experience.

Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha

Brisbane is a green city with lush parks and gardens popping up at every corner of the city. There are three botanic gardens across the city and the first stop should be at the Mount Coot-tha Botanic gardens which is a few kilometres away from the city. The tropical dome of the garden, which is a geodesic structure of enclosed space, is a famous attraction here and houses several tropical plants that require a protected environment to thrive on. You can stroll around the garden and come across live museums of both exotic and native plants, great picnic spots, free guide tours, galleries and so on. There are also themed gardens like the fragrance gardens, Japanese gardens, bamboo grove, waterfalls and many more which are distinct attractions of this specific garden. Be sure to check this place out for a relaxed getaway from the city. Also, the entry here is free!

On a side note, you can drive four minutes from the garden to the brisbane lookout where you can soak in a panoramic view of the entire city and its locality.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

This sanctuary is one of the oldest and largest Koala reserves in the world. Located at the Brisbane suburbs of Fig street Pocket, this historic place offers many experiences. Get to know one of the most endangered species on the planet, the Koalas, and learn about what it takes to care and protect them. Touch and hold these squishy animals while learning about its likes and dislikes from the guide. Feed the exquisite semi-aquatic platypus or experience the bird of prey flight demonstrations with hawks and owls as your companions. Apart from the koalas, the kangaroos, wombats, snakes, dingoes, crocodiles and many other Australian wildlife reside here. You can also take home a photograph of you with several of these animals. This is the ultimate destination in the city to visit with your family and loved ones.

Moreton Island

Moreton Island is the perfect destination to spend your entire day at one place. Housing several picturesque beaches and sand dunes, this protected island is off the coast of South East Queensland. List of things you can do here are just as long as the bay itself; diving and snorkeling, quad bike riding, feeding dolphins, fishing, whale-watching cruises, 4WD adventures, sandboarding and many more. Mount Tempest, the highest coastal dune in the world rewards everyone who reaches its summit by providing an astounding view of the coastline from the Sunshine Coast to Brisbane and then through the Gold Coast. So be on the lookout for this special steep dune if you visit the island.