South Brisbane Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
South Bank Parklands
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.
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
See a Broadway musical, enjoy a world-class opera or ballet performance or listen to a symphony at this state-of-the-art Brisbane venue with bars and restaurant.
Gallery of Modern Art
This free museum is one of Australia’s leading contemporary art galleries and a great place to visit with children.
Queensland Museum
Learn Queensland’s fascinating stories at this museum, which takes visitors on a whirlwind ride through the state’s past, present and future.
Queensland Art Gallery
Admire Aboriginal paintings, colonial-era landscapes and works from across Europe and America at Queensland’s leading, and free, traditional art gallery.
Wheel of Brisbane
Get a magnificent view over Brisbane and spot the city’s landmarks from this giant Ferris wheel in the middle of the South Bank Parklands.
Things to do
Full-Day Moreton Island 4x4 Sightseeing Tour
Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Brisbane: Sunset City Lights Cruise
Plaza Premium Lounge at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Top hotels in South Brisbane
Courtyard by Marriott Brisbane South Bank
Excellent from attentive staff to value for money
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Rydges South Bank
View was amazing. Room was very clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Novotel Brisbane South Bank Hotel
The staff were
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Emporium Hotel South Bank
The room was great, however the attempt to be sophisticated and have the TV as part of the mirror meant that it was very hard to view the TV as I could see the reflection of the other side of the room in that mirror clearer than I could see what was on the TV. On my first night I called for someone ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Ivy and Eve Apartments by CLLIX
Great view of the city skyline
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Riverside Hotel Southbank
Yes
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Brisbane
West End
You'll enjoy the bars and parks in West End. You might want to make time for a stop at Brisbane Brewing Co. or West End Ferry Terminal.
South Bank
South Bank is a destination visitors seek out for its abundant dining options, interesting museums and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Streets Beach or Queensland Conservatorium while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Milton
Unique features of Milton include the river views and restaurants. Make a stop by XXXX Brewery or Suncorp Stadium while you're exploring the area.
Brisbane Central Business District
Are you interested in beautiful gardens, stunning river views and popular shops? A visit to Brisbane Central Business District might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like ANZAC Square War Memorial and Anzac Square.
Woolloongabba
Woolloongabba is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Gabba and Buranda Village while you're in town.
Brisbane Waterfront
Though Brisbane Waterfront may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Suncorp Stadium and XXXX Brewery.
