Activities and trips
Story Bridge Adventure Climb
(http://www.storybridgeadv...) - offers the opportunity to scale the top of brisbane's iconic bridge. enjoy 360° views of brisbane, the mountain ranges and moreton bay islands at dawn, afternoon or night.
Kangaroo Point
The walls along the brisbane river are a popular spot for rock climbers and give an excellent view of the cbd skyline just across the river. activities carry on after dark, when the walls are well-lit. abseiling and rock climbing classes on the cliffs with an instructor are available from riverlife adventures, as well as kayak, kick-bike, rollerblade and bicycle hire. there are also barbecue and picnic spots in the area.
Jan Powers Farmers Markets
(http://www.janpowersfarme...) - buy the freshest fruit, crispest vegetables and leanest cuts of meat from one of the many farmers markets across brisbane including the powerhouse at new farm, manly, mitcheleton and the newest market at reddacliff place at the top of the queen street mall.
Balloons over Brisbane
Gain an aerial perspective as you float over brisbane in our hot air balloon. it's often possible to see as far off as the magnificent glasshouse mountains; to the fabulous gold coast and out to the islands of moreton bay.
Cruise the Brisbane River
There are many tours available that cruise the brisbane river and will help you take in the sights of the city.
Explore Brisbane's Moreton Bay and Islands
(http://www.visitbrisbane....) - 25 km 16 mi from the brisbane's cbd and stretches from bribie island to the southern bay islands. enjoy sand tobogganing, four-wheel driving, diving or snorkelling or go marine watching and spot turtles, dolphins, dugongs and even whales.
Explore Greater Brisbane Country
(http://www.visitbrisbane....) - take a day trip to the surrounding regions around an hour from brisbane and discover wineries, national parks, lakes and country living. the scenic rim including ipswich, beaudesert and boonah is a vast region of mountains, rainforest and valleys embracing the world heritage wilderness of the mcpherson range. the lockyer valley provides a perfect blend of town and country living, with experiences ranging from guided tours and bush camping to hot air ballooning and sky-diving.
The Scenic Rim
(http://www.visitbrisbane....) - this describes the large arc of mountains, to a height of 1375 m 4,511 ft, from the mistake ranges south of gatton across the main great dividing range to the macpherson range that terminates at currumbin on the gold coast. apart from some well known locations on the rim, such as binna burra and o'reilleys guesthouses, springbrook and cunningham’s gap, the largest proportion of these ranges are unspoilt and much of it near-wilderness. many forest areas were previously logged, but the forest recovery has been excellent, and virtually all the logging tracks have disappeared except for those still used for foot access. at the previously mentioned sites, graded paths offer a taste, but for the more adventurous there are many hiking possibilities from day trips to sustained multi-day exercises. more information can be found on the web. parties should be properly prepared and conversant with navigation in difficult country and the rules of national parks.
Riverlife Adventure Centre
(http://www.riverlife.com.au). brisbane's riverside adventures. kayaking, abseiling the kangaroo cliffs, a rollerblade session and bike rentals. they also organise evening activities such as kayak paddle and prawns.
events
Thanks to Brisbane's year-round wonderful climate, it's the perfect city to host outdoor events. The city often plays host to cultural and historic celebrations, music festivals and family entertainment, particularly in the Summer holiday months of December, January and February.