Streets Beach

*Streets Beach is currently closed due to maintenance and will reopen in mid-2025*

Found between the Brisbane River and the purple arbour walkway is the South Bank icon, Streets Beach is Australia’s only inner-city, man-made beach boasts a crystal-clear lagoon surrounded by pristine white sand and sub-tropical plants. This is the perfect place to soak up the sun, take a quick dip to cool off and enjoy the beach atmosphere in the heart of Brisbane. Streets Beach is closed every year for a period during winter for essential maintenance, for more information visit the Eat South Bank website.

Aquativity

If you’re on the search for a family-friendly water-based activity, then make your way to Aquativity, a fun and interactive water-play park. This play park offers a great opportunity for children of all ages and families to play, learn and enjoy the outdoors. The vibrant location features a range of educational elements that reference the Brisbane River, local catchments, native fish, and mammal species, and the water cycle all whilst keeping the kids cool.

Boat Pool

For something less sandy and slower paced, the Boat Pool offers an expansive swimming pool where you can enjoy relaxing downtime as you swim in the blue water and lap up some of Brisbane’s beautiful sunshine.

Spending time out in the sun and in the water can work up an appetite, fuel your sun-kissed activities with one of these delicious places to eat and drink in South Bank.

Water safety information

Head to Surf Life Saving Queensland's website for key information such as alcohol and swimming, sun safety and supervising kids in and around water. Following these simple guidelines keeps South Bank's water facilities safe for all.

Streets Beach, Aquativity and the Boat Pool are free to use and are patrolled by qualified lifeguards all year round.