01. Discover Brisbane’s wildlife at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and fully immerse yourself in all that the sanctuary has to offer. Here you can meet Australia’s iconic wildlife, take a picture with a koala, and dive into the secret world of the platypus.

02. For the best panoramic views of the city, Mount Coot-tha Lookout is the highest point in Brisbane and a must-see for visitors. There are several walking tracks and mountain bike trails leading to the top or take it easy and drive your way up. Make sure to stop for refreshments at The Summit Cafe.

03. While in Mount Coot-tha, pay a visit to the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium to learn more about the universe and how to stargaze from home with tips from the Planetarium’s expert astronomers.

04. Partial to a game of golf? Brisbane’s iconic public golf course St Lucia Golf Links has an onsite 18-hole golf course and mini golf. Now that you’ve worked up an appetite, stop in for lunch at the cherished Hundred Acre Bar and Restaurant.

05. Over in Paddington is the popular Stand-up Comedy Club, presenting a new show every week with local, national, and international performers. Laugh until your belly hurts, order from the à la carte menu and enjoy the ultimate dinner with a show experience.

06. Feel the passion or cheer on your favourite team at the world-class Suncorp Stadium in Milton, where there’s always something happening to keep you entertained. From marvelling at music concerts and Rugby League games to Rugby Union, soccer, boxing, and extreme sporting showdowns, the choice is all yours. Mark your calendar, we’ve saved you a seat.

07. Want to shop ‘til you drop? Stroll down Given and Latrobe Terraces in Paddington and discover Brisbane’s thriving local retail industry at fashion boutiques, homeware stores, antique nooks, and more. For vintage treasures, stop in at Empire Revival housed inside the heritage-listed Plaza Theatre. For a new way to explore Brisbane’s most fashionable locations, Spree with Me provides a luxurious shopping experience and personal stylist as your guide.

08. Discover one of Brisbane’s most scenic routes to run, cycle or walk, the Bicentennial Bikeway (also known at the ‘superhighway’) that meanders along the Brisbane River, connecting Toowong into The City.

09. Turn a ‘bunch of flowers’ into a stunning masterpiece on the ultimate girls day out. Drink tea and eat cake while learning the tricks of the trade in a relaxing and inspirational workshop at Francesca’s Flowers.

10. Held every Sunday, Milton Markets are Inner West Brisbane's premium food, farmers, and lifestyle market. Packed with over 140 stalls, live music, activities for the kids, and more, it’s a lovely weekend outing.

11. For a little casual luxury on your next date night, catch the latest movie at the Blue Room Cinebar in Paddington and make the most of its in-cinema dining experience.

12. Want to learn how to swing dance? Have fun practicing the steps for vintage dances like the Charleston, Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Blues with Empire Swing held weekly at the BrisWest Centre. No partner is required!

13. If you’re looking for an easy way to spend the afternoon, The Barracks retail precinct offers a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

14. Journey through the 140+ year history of Queensland’s most iconic brewery, XXXX Beer. On this 90-minute tour, learn all about your favourite brew, including how to pour the perfect XXXX, and of course, enjoy the tastings.

15. Moggil Markets is a farmers and crafts market for the surrounding North- West Brisbane community. Held on Saturdays, families and friends come together to enjoy live music, let the kids get their faces painted, and grab a coffee and a bite to eat before shopping for produce and locally hand-made goods.

16. If books, a quiet nook, and coffee are your ideas of heaven, run along to Mary Ryan’s, one of the oldest and longest-running booksellers in Queensland. Offering an ever-changing selection of new releases and classics, as well as gifts to browse and hot drinks to consume, that’s your quiet morning sorted.

17. Stroll along the 2km John Oxley River Walk that loops the St Lucia campus grounds before taking some time to explore the UQ Art Museum, filled with free exhibitions and public programs. If you’ve got room for one more, check out the RD Milns Antiquities Museum which has the largest collection of classical Mediterranean antiquities in Queensland.

18. Discover the haunted history of Toowong through a tour of the Toowong Cemetery, where 117,000 souls lay at rest in thousands of graves, tombs, and crypts – some famous, some infamous. On the tour, listen to real ghost stories including The Statue That Moves, Ghosts of Paddington Cemetery, Mayne Murder, The Black Prince, and more.

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