01. Take a culinary trip around the world 

Eat Street Northshore riverside street food market is a feast for all the senses – the sights, smells, tastes and sounds come to life in this unique food village every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Take the family on a culinary choose-your-own adventure and experience food from across the world in one location.

02. Attend a race meet 

Did you know that the first race meet at Eagle Farm Racecourse was in 1865? On race days, don your best look and head along to Eagle Farm or the nearby Doomben racecourse to take part in this time-honoured outing. Be sure to keep an eye on Brisbane Racing Club’s events calendar which includes the Winter Racing Carnival, Spring Racing Carnival, plus country music days, girls’ days and more.

03. Drink all the local coffee

Brisbane institution Cafe 63 started with its first location on Racecourse Road, so it's only suitable to visit them while in the area. If French pastries and espressos are more your thing, Rise Bakery have flaky goodness, and for some of Brisbane’s best plant-based brunch and epic coffee, Freddie's has fast become a local fave.

04. Eat Brisbane’s best ramen

Taro’s Ramen is a former Brisbane Times Good Food Guide winner for ‘Best Cheap Eats’ and one bowl will show you why. Taro himself is dedicated to the art of ramen, from the broth to the handmade noodles to the free-range eggs, they are always looking for ways to keep improving

05. Catch a flick at Dendy Portside 

Home to five state-of-the-art digital cinemas, Dendy Portside is the place to catch both the latest blockbusters and independent arthouse flicks. Even better, the cinema is licensed so you can purchase drinks at the bar to enjoy alongside your hand-dipped choc-top.

06. Dine out at Portside Wharf 

Make a special trip to Portside Wharf or add it to your days itinerary to indulge at one of the many bustling restaurants. Gusto da Gianni is great for classic Italian, an innovative fish and chippery, FOSH, offers both a casual takeaway style seating area in addition to the indoor fine dining with a to-die-for river view, and fine dining mainstay Sono is perfect for intimate dates or important business lunches. For one of Brisbane’s best butter chicken dishes, check out Aamaya Indian Restaurant, head to The Ballpark to experience Australia’s first virtual baseball sports bar, and many more to be discovered.

7. Take friends to Flaming & Co

Flaming & Co is the perfect place for that special night out with its open woodfire grill and delectable menu making for a memorable dine-in experience.

08. Indulge in Brisbane’s best steaks 

Towards the city fringe of Ascot, the Breakfast Creek Hotel is a Brisbane institution. The historic pub proudly pours Queensland’s classic XXXX ale and serves a large selection of premium steaks. It was built in 1889 in French renaissance style by former Lord Mayor, William McNaughton Galloway, whose holds a distinctive story making the Breakfast Creek widely known. 

09. Captain your own boat on the Brisbane River

Adjacent to the Breakfast Creek Hotel, a boating adventure awaits with GoBoat electric picnic boat hire. Be your own captain, gather your crew and set sail on the Brisbane River, where you can cruise by Newstead, Teneriffe and New Farm. Each boat fits up to eight people and no boat license is required. You can bring your fur babies too!

10. Enjoy Sunday sundowners with friends

The newly refurbished Byblos Bar and Restaurant is the perfect place to be on Sunday afternoon for great cocktails, live music and good vibes. Watch the sunset from its riverside location and be sure to order some Lebanese tapas to pair.

11. Treat yourself

Ready to be pampered? Check yourself into beauty salon and day spa The Verve Lounge on Racecourse Road or pop into The Facial Hub for a deep cleansing facial with all vegan products. Nearby, Lancaster & Co Beauty Therapy offers a range of indulgent treatments in an beautiful setting, including signature facials for both men and teens. After treating yourself to a pampering session, why not grab a sweet treat. You can find incredible dessert options from instaworthy Krazy Dessert and Cocktail Bar, Pick A Cakeand the iconic Milani House of Gelato on Racecourse Road.

12. Have breakfast along Racecourse Road

Racecourse Road is the area’s original promenade, shopping street and dining hub. At the riverside end, drop into Petrichor & Co for a Colombian twist on your breakfast or Verandah on Racecourse for Vietnamese-inspired dishes. Take a stroll up towards Eagle Farm Racecourse and you’ll find more great options in Kos Cafe, and Freddie's. Don’t forget Sarni, which offers a bacon, egg and cheese sando that you can’t pass up.

13. Go skiing

As Brisbane's only indoor ski and adventure park, Urban Xtreme is the perfect place for kids and kidults alike. Hit the slopes, play dodgeball, bounce on trampolines, run and jump through the dedicated Ninja Warrior and parkour course, or simply sit back and relax as the little ones run amok through the playland.

14. Explore Northshore Hamilton

Northshore Hamilton is an incredible urban renewal precinct on the banks of the Brisbane River. Pop down for a game of tennis, check out the home of Flipside Circus or enjoy a riverside picnic at the beautiful Maritime Green parkland.

15. Go for a bowl

Drop in for a classic Australian experience with bare foot bowls and a pub feed. Gallopers Sports Club on Lancaster Road has crisp, green bowling greens ripe for an afternoon outdoors with mates. Afterwards, stop for a brew and bite to eat from the classic pub menu.

16. Shop Racecourse Road

Racecourse Road is dotted with a number of clothing boutiques and gift shops. Try Carolina Lifestyle, Soda Living, she wear, Joli Boutique, Etre, Savida, Harrisons and Xquisite Fashions AU for menswear or Floristrie for gifts and homewares.

17. Racetrack of a different kind

Whizz around the indoor and outdoor tracks in Sodi European racing karts at Slideways Go Karting Centre. Using a digital timing system you can race friends over bridges, under tunnels and around tight corners throughout the only two-level indoor go karting centre in Brisbane.

18. Catch the CityCat to New Farm

Jump on the CityCat at Brett’s Wharf found nearby Portside Wharf and cruise along the Brisbane River, past the old Woolstores at Teneriffe towards New Farm. It will stop at the park where you can have a picnic by the river or wander over to Brisbane Powerhouse to catch a show, visit the Powerhouse Store, grab a riverside bite or catch the Saturday morning farmers market.

19. Tee off at Golf Central

Take a date or the family to Golf Central for a round of putt putt, hit a bucket of balls at the driving range or book in private tuition to improve your swing. The centre has giant floodlights so you can play day and night.

20. Swing into social dancing

Bring your friends and dance the night away at the Corner Pocket Swing Social at St Augustine’s Parish Hall in Racecourse Road, usually held on the third Friday of the month.  With a taster class before the social dance, it’s aimed at absolute beginners and you can find out what swing is all about!