01. For the ultimate leisurely river experience, gather your crew and jump aboard a private picnic boat with GoBoat Brisbane. These uniquely designed electric boats provide the perfect afternoon activity, they’re easy to captain, with no boat license required. Bring your own food and drink or select culinary delights when you book. 
 
02. Spend an evening in Fortitude Valley, Australia's most popular live music precinct. From music venues and cosy bars to pumping nightclubs, it's a must-do Brisbane experience after dark.

03. Eat Street Northshore is an experience like no other. With over 70 dining venues serving delicious dishes from colourful shipping containers, live music and performances and riverside sunset shots, you can spend hours eating and exploring.

04. Bluey’s World is a must visit in Brisbane for families as you feel a world away in this completely immersive experience. Get fitted with a pair of Bluey ears and set off to discover Bluey and Bingo’s giant cubby, Heelers kitchen and so much more!

05. Keep travelling north and find yourself at the beautiful bayside of Sandgate and Shorncliffe. From jetty walks, unique boutiques and hidden dining gems – you can spend a whole day or even weekend uncovering the beauty that these Northern suburbs have to offer.

06. Interested in a hands-on cooking class under the tuition of a professional chef? The Golden Pig in Newstead is an award-winning modern Asian restaurant offering half-day culinary workshops. You can select from a range of cuisine classes, then savour the delicious dishes you’ve prepared together at the end of your session.

07. Famous for its barefoot bowls and laid-back vibe, pop into Merthyr Bowls Club on the banks of the river in New Farm for a casual game, ice-cold brews, and bistro meals.

08. How would you like to be chauffeured along the Brisbane River? Golden Gondola is Brisbane’s most romantic dinner cruise, showering you with fabulous city views and superb hospitality. Choose from the in-house menu or bring your own treats and bubbles.

09. Visit award-winning independent craft breweries in some of Brisbane’s trendiest suburbs with Hop on Brewery Tours.

10. For a hit of contemporary culture, head to Brisbane Powerhouse located in a former power station in New Farm. With over 1,250 performances and events each year across music and comedy, this is one of the busiest arts venues in the Asia-Pacific region. While you’re there, why not check out Vertigo, Australia's first vertical dining experience, perched four storeys high on Brisbane Powerhouse's industrial façade.

11. When on the north side, The Brisbane Riverwalk is essential. This scenic 870m track takes you from New Farm to Howard Smith Wharves while taking in the sights, making it the perfect morning stroll.

12. Try your hand at the intro to pottery class at Mas & Miek Ceramic Studio and learn the ancient and refined craft of using the wheel.

13. Australia's most exquisite fragrance emporium, Libertine Parfumerie, hosts a monthly perfume masterclass. You’re invited to relax with complimentary champagne as Libertine’s experts take you on a guided tour through some of the world’s most esteemed fragrance houses and uncover the secrets behind their opulent scents.

14. Explore the 3.2km Spring Hill Heritage Trail through 21 points of interest, including locations involved in early European settlement, World War II, and the plague. Take a closer look at modest 19th-century cottages and learn about the everyday lives of workers who lived there.

15. Experience a touch of winter in subtropical Brisbane at Iceworld Olympic Ice Rink in Boondall. Whether you're a first-timer wobbling across the ice or showing off your figure-skating skills, this Olympic-sized rink offers public skating sessions, ice hockey games, and lessons for all ages.

16. Wanting to get the adrenaline pumping? Get behind the wheel and hit the racetrack at Slideways Go Karting Brisbane.

17. Discover a unique slice of Brisbane’s architectural and social history on a guided tour at Miegunyah Historic House. Enjoy tea or coffee and delicious scones with jam and cream on the veranda afterward.

18. Just a 10-minute walk from Brisbane City is the Roma Street Parkland, with 11 hectares of sprawling lawns, designer gardens, and a year-round calendar of events.

19. Attend a race meet at Brisbane Racing Club, at Eagle Farm or Doomben with more than 70 events year-round.

20. Open every Saturday, Kelvin Grove Village Markets offers a mix of stalls to browse, live music, and tasty international food and coffee to grab on your way around.

21. Search for what’s on at the boutique Twelfth Night Theatre in Bowen Hills for quality live entertainment.

22. Escape to nature at Boondall Wetlands, Brisbane's largest protected wetlands covering 1,150 hectares on the edge of Moreton Bay. This Ramsar-listed reserve is a haven for birdwatchers, with over 190 species including thousands of migratory shorebirds travelling from as far as Siberia. Stroll the boardwalk through mangroves, cycle the 13km bikeway, or paddle the Nundah Creek Canoe Trail.

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