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Activities to Do in Brisbane With Family

1. Discover Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
2. Get on Wheel of Brisbane
3. Enjoy at City Botanic Gardens
4. Climb at Story Bridge
5. Go For Brisbane Segway Ride
6. Explore Museum of Brisbane
7. Head out to Mount Coot-tha
8. Stroll Around South Bank
9. Visit to Cedar Creek
10. Take River Cruise

There are plenty of things to do in Brisbane with my family. Australia has always been an iconic tourist attraction featuring a myriad of destinations, escapades into nature, hiking trails and more that lets you enjoy the enthralling mother nature around us. You will find a number of things to do in Brisbane with family, and one of the most popular is interaction with the cute Koala at the koala sanctuary. Don't forget to explore the entire Brisbane landscape from the wheel of Brisbane with air conditioned gondolas that go up to a height of 60 meters.

Another one of the most exciting activities to do in Brisbane with family is exploring the City botanic gardens, which are blooming with exquisite floral blossoms especially during the springtime. If you are visiting Brisbane with your family, then explore the museum of Brisbane that highlights the intriguing Australian history, Early colonial impressions, migration stories and more.

Here is the list of best things to do in Brisbane with family:

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01

Discover Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

  • Australia’s most exotic animal breed, the Koalas are one of the cutest creatures you will meet and greet in the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. 
  • Visiting the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is one of the most exciting things to do in Brisbane with family as here you will find more than 130 animals. 
  • Have fascinating encounters, and admire the beauty of this nocturnal bird from up close. 
  • Particularly after 1974, a large variety of Australian native animals were included in this refuge. 
  • Among other things, you'll run into kangaroos, bats, reptiles, snakes, and birds. Enjoy yourself to the fullest extent possible.
02

Enjoy at City Botanic Gardens

  • The botanical gardens consist of a wide range of plant species, beautiful flowers, ornamental ponds and more such exquisite things you will see.
  • The garden to the right of the river is ideal for a variety of recreational pursuits.
  • It holds a number of exhibitions, concerts and shows that you can enjoy as one of the best things to do in Brisbane with family.

Location: City Botanic Gardens, 147 Alice St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
03

Get on Wheel of Brisbane

  • The Brisbane Ferris wheel is a fantastic place to observe the entire beautiful cityscape and taking the ride is one of the best activities to do in Brisbane with family. 
  • You will enjoy the 15 minute action packed ride in air conditioned gondolas with glass walls letting you admire the fascinating city views. 
  • As you ascend to a height of 60 metres above the ground, take in a bird's-eye view of the sparkling city lights.
  • Enjoy your nighttime ride, be astounded by the brilliant city lights and breathtaking vistas of the Brisbane River.
  • Take advantage of the chance to tour Brisbane after taking a magnificent ride on the Wheel.
04

Go For Brisbane Segway Ride

  • Discover the local and everyday lives of the people around you and have delicious lunch at the best of Brisbane. 
  • Learn to ride a segway in no time, and explore the city at your own leisure to make the most of the activities to do in Brisbane with family. 
  • Embark on an exhilarating express tour of Brisbane's picturesque Brisbane to explore the lovely city. 
  • Take the coolest vehicle in the world for a ride past gorgeous scenery, famous landmarks, and tourist attractions.

Timings - 2.15 pm

Price - 50 USD- 57 USD
05

Climb at Story Bridge

  • Situated over the Brisbane river, the Story Bridge is another fascinating location to explore with your family. 
  • This pedestrian bridge is an awesome place for an evening stroll to click many incredible pictures of the beautiful landscape in the background and enjoy the soothing evening air. 
  • This is the spot to be if you're seeking for a vantage point with the best views of the Brisbane River.

Location -  State Route 15, New Farm QLD 4169, Australia
06

Explore Museum of Brisbane

  • The museum of Brisbane is another one of the most amusing things to do in Brisbane with family. 
  • The museum consists of exhibitions and otherworldly items on display for you to enjoy from. 
  • It displays artifacts that highlight the cultural diversity of people here. 
  • The clock tower and the copper dome are the two most significant heritage structures that are present in the museum. 
  • Dive deeper into Australian history,  Early colonial impressions, migration stories and more.

Location - Level 3, Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

Timings - 10am - 5pm

Price - 50 USD- 55 USD
07

Head Out to Mount Coot-tha

  • One of Brisbane’s most beautiful attractions, Mount Coot-tha is a splendid attraction to head onto. 
  • The top of the mountains lets you enjoy the stunning views of the Moreton bay surrounding it. 
  • You can spot a number of hill top cafes and restaurants serving delicious food that you can enjoy along with the awe-inspiring view. 
  • Perfect for trekking or a day’s hill climbing expedition, visiting Mount Coot-tha is one of the most wonderful things to do in Brisbane with family.

Location - Brisbane, Queensland
08

Stroll Around South Bank

  • The South Bank of parklands is another fascinating location to spend time with your friends and family. 
  • It is studded with cafes and restaurants that serve piping hot delicious food for all its guests. 
  • The parklands is the perfect location to explore with your daily life. 
  • Having a wide range of classic restaurants, Queensland Conservatorium, the Wheel of Brisbane, the Nepalese Peace Pagoda, exploring this place is one of the best things to do in Brisbane with family.
09

Visit to Cedar Creek

  • A perfect combination of exquisite natural elements, splendid wildlife and more, the Cedar creek is a pleasant escapade into the untouched mother nature around us. 
  • This is one of the most popular places to enjoy a picnic expedition at. 
  • You can take a hike and enjoy the dense forests around you, rock pools, exquisite crystal clear ponds and waterfalls and more such impressive natural elements as well. 
  • You can go for a picnic, hiking along with your partner or loved ones.
10

Take River Cruise

  • If you are looking for the most exciting activities to do in Brisbane with family, as you can enjoy cruise in the Brisbane river is something you should try out immediately. 
  • You will be surprised with the exquisite views of mother nature, the posh elegant ambiance of the cruise, quick services and much more. 
  • You will come across a number of fascinating historical landmarks and other structures in your tour.

People Also Ask About Brisbane

  1. What is the best time to visit Brisbane?

    There are things to do in Brisbane with family such as, picnic edition, hiking and more. The best time to visit is during the winter months. Enjoy exquisite family time at the best of accommodations available at the finest price range and more. The temperature is at its best with low chances of rain showers and thunderstorms.
  2. How many days are enough to explore Brisbane?

    A week is enough to explore Brisbane. There are plenty of things to do in Brisbane with family, such as exploring the koala sanctuary, going out or a cruise and more. So a week is enough to fulfill the entire itinerary and do more.
  3. Which are the must visit places in Brisbane with Family?

    Some of the most  activities to do in Brisbane with family 
    • Visit Koala Sanctuary
    • Admire the entire Brisbane town from the ferris wheel.
    • Take a tour of the city botanic garden and more
  4. How to get around in Brisbane ?

    By Public Transport: To use public transport including buses, trains, and ferries in Brisbane, it's recommended that you purchase a TransLink Go Card. 

    By Train: 
    Brisbane's rail network is a great way to visit attractions across the city and reach the surrounding suburbs.
  5. Why is Brisbane so Famous?

    Brisbane is extremely famous for being one of the most iconic tourist attractions featuring a number of exciting places to visit and explore with your family such as Koala sanctuary, wheel of Brisbane, city botanic gardens and more.
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