TripSmithBrisbane
A curated guide to Brisbane, Australia: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- South Bank Parklands 4.8★ (2,000 reviews) · Park
- Roma Street Parkland 4.7★ (11,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park 4.7★ (7,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- City Botanic Gardens 4.7★ (13,000 reviews) · Botanical garden
- Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha 4.7★ (7,600 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- New Farm Park 4.7★ (4,900 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary 4.6★ (13,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Queensland Museum Kurilpa 4.6★ (10,000 reviews) · Museum
Where to eat
- Opa Bar & Mezze 4.8★ (3,900 reviews) · Restaurant
- Rich & Rare Restaurant 4.8★ (3,300 reviews) · Restaurant
- Clove n' Honey 4.8★ (2,300 reviews) · Cafe
- Massimo Restaurant & Bar 4.7★ (4,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Pawpaw Cafe 4.7★ (3,600 reviews) · Cafe
- Longwang Restaurant 4.8★ (1,900 reviews) · Restaurant
- Pompette 4.8★ (1,600 reviews) · French
- Coffee Anthology 4.3★ (1,900 reviews) · Cafe
Where to drink
- LINA ROOFTOP 4.5★ (2,100 reviews) · Bar
- Death and Taxes Brisbane 4.7★ (1,400 reviews) · Bar
- The Gresham Bar 4.6★ (1,400 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- Miss Demeanour Laneway Bar 4.7★ (1,100 reviews) · Bar
- Cielo Rooftop 4.3★ (941 reviews) · Bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: South Bank Parklands
- Afternoon: City Botanic Gardens
- Dinner: Opa Bar & Mezze
- Nightcap: LINA ROOFTOP
Day 2
- Morning: Roma Street Parkland
- Afternoon: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
- Dinner: Rich & Rare Restaurant
- Nightcap: Death and Taxes Brisbane
Day 3
- Morning: Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park
- Afternoon: New Farm Park
- Dinner: Clove n' Honey
- Nightcap: The Gresham Bar
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Brisbane?
With 21 notable sights and 18 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.