Things to do in Inner Brisbane

Activities, attractions and tours

South Bank which includes flowers, street scenes and a city
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Roma Street Parkland showing signage
Queen Street Mall featuring interior views, shopping and signage
Story Bridge which includes a bridge, a city and skyline
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1. Roma Street Parkland

Right in the heart of Brisbane's central business district, you will find 16 hectares of luscious landscaped gardens home to subtropical flowers, indigenous wildlife and a tranquil lake.
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Roma Street Parkland showing a pond, a fountain and a skyscraper

2. Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Nestled among the many artistic venues in the cultural district of South Bank, The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is the most distinguished of them all. This hugely expansive area contains four separate performance spaces which accommodate a variety of shows including operas, ballets, musicals, orchestras, recitals and performers in theatre, dance and comedy.
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre which includes interior views, performance art and theatre scenes

3. Treasury Building

Marvel at the beautiful façade of Brisbane’s old sandstone Treasury Building with its architectural hints of 16th-century Italy. Step inside to enjoy the many fun activities on offer within.
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Treasury Casino featuring night scenes

4. Queen Street Mall

With over 1,000 stores across four diverse shopping districts, offering an incredible array of retail and entertainment options, it is easy to see why Queen Street Mall attracts over 26 million visitors every year. Wander through the alleyways and back streets and discover cafés and bars filled with the city’s trendy crowd. Catch some street performers, magicians, dance troupes and musicians with their scheduled performances on the special stage near George Street.
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Queen Street Mall showing shopping, a city and street scenes

5. Brisbane City Hall

With its changing kaleidoscopic ceiling, the quirky and modern art of the Museum of Brisbane and evening concerts in the auditorium, Brisbane City Hall is a must-do in Queensland’s capital.
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Brisbane City Hall featuring heritage elements, night scenes and heritage architecture

6. Waterfront Brisbane

Eagle Street Pier offers premier fine-dining in Brisbane’s central business district. Head here to sample innovative dishes from famous chefs and enjoy refreshing cocktails under the stars.
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Eagle Street Pier showing a river or creek, a high-rise building and a city

What to do in Inner Brisbane

Popular places to visit

Southbank Parklands showing a city, a beach and general coastal views

South Bank Parklands

5/5(19 reviews)

After visiting South Bank Parklands, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

South Bank Parklands
The Gabba

The Gabba

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Catch an event at The Gabba during your trip to Brisbane. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

The Gabba
Roma Street Parkland showing a pond, a fountain and a skyscraper

Roma Street Parkland

4.5/5(41 reviews)

Take time out from the busy city centre and step into a paradise of calm with spacious green lawns, water features, flowers, public art and plant life.

Roma Street Parkland
Queensland Performing Arts Centre which includes interior views, performance art and theatre scenes

Queensland Performing Arts Centre

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Transport yourself to another world as you experience world-class musicals, operas, comedy shows and plays in this exceptional performance venue.

Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Treasury Casino featuring night scenes

Treasury Building

4/5(3 reviews)

A magnificent 19th-century building and riverside jewel that is now host to one of Queensland’s biggest casinos and entertainment precincts.

Treasury Building
Queen Street Mall

Queen Street Mall

4.5/5(80 reviews)

Visit Brisbane's premier shopping destination, where modern shops & boutiques are set behind 19th & 20th century building facades.

Queen Street Mall
Brisbane City Hall featuring heritage elements, night scenes and heritage architecture

Brisbane City Hall

4/5(22 reviews)

The beautiful 1920s heritage-listed building is the cultural heart of the Brisbane city centre and home to the Museum of Brisbane.

Brisbane City Hall
Eagle Street Pier showing a river or creek, a high-rise building and a city

Waterfront Brisbane

4.5/5(51 reviews)

A host of restaurants adorns this glittering riverfront location, where the amazing views over the famous Story Bridge are an ideal complement to the food.

Waterfront Brisbane
Howard Smith Wharves

Howard Smith Wharves

4.5/5(2 reviews)

During your trip to Brisbane, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Howard Smith Wharves. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Howard Smith Wharves

Areas of Inner Brisbane

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Brisbane Central Business District

4.5/5(124 area reviews)

Discover the beating heart of the capital of the Sunshine State with its shiny high-rises, subtropical parks, funky rooftop bars and classy riverside restaurants.

Brisbane Central Business District
South Bank

South Bank

This popular waterfront playground is a perfect place to shake off the city heat and enjoy some typical Australian hospitality.

South Bank
Fortitude Valley

Fortitude Valley

From the rattle of morning Yum Cha trolleys to all-night dance floor beats, Fortitude Valley is the centre of round-the-clock action in Brisvegas.

Fortitude Valley
South Bank which includes a city, flowers and a river or creek

South Brisbane

South Brisbane is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, fascinating museums and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Queensland Performing Arts Centre or Queensland Conservatorium while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

South Brisbane
Kangaroo Point showing a bay or harbour, a city and night scenes

Kangaroo Point

With gorgeous river views on three sides, Kangaroo Point takes a clear lead for Brisbane’s prettiest neighbourhood.

Kangaroo Point
Spring Hill

Spring Hill

Talk a walk through inner-city Spring Hill, where the ghosts of Brisbane’s convict days, welcoming pubs and sweeping views are never far away.

Spring Hill

 

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Roma Street Parkland featuring a garden, a river or creek and a city

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