In a bid to get you and me to experience more of Brisbane’s best places, I’ve decided to create the Brisbane Explorer’s List. Firstly, because I’m not a big fan of the term ‘bucket list’ and secondly, because this will hopefully inspire us to share the unique nooks and crannies this Australian city has to offer.
This list will include some touristy things, some ‘untouristy’ things, ‘forgotten’ places, spectacular places and anything that you and I think makes Brisbane stand out as a unique city. This list is active, so I’d love you to get in touch, either by the comments below, social media or email to add some ideas.
Additionally, I’ll be checking off each thing as I do it, to better acquaint myself with this swampy, tropical chunk of paradise, which also happens to be the fourth largest city (by area) in the world! So without further ado, here’s the Brisbane Explorer’s List, in no particular order:
(Check out the links to individual posts)
Abseil down Kangaroo Point cliffs ☐
Kayak on the Brisbane River – in the day ☐ and night! ☐
Have breakfast at New Farm Deli & Cafe ☑
Watch a cricket match at the Gabba ☐
Watch the Wallabies ☑, a rugby league match ☐, the Brisbane Roar FC ☐ at Suncorp Stadium
Explore James Street in Teneriffe ☐
Watch an event at Brisbane Powerhouse ☐
Hike Northbrook Gorge ☐
Visit QAG ☑
Visit GOMA ☑
Swim at Streets Beach ☑
Visit the following markets – Milton Markets ☑, Jan Powers Farmers Market ☑, The West End Farmers Markets ☑, Redcliffe Markets ☑, Brisbane City Markets ☑, Northey Street Markets ☑
Visit Eat Street Northshore ☑
Experience a Brisbane Planetarium Night Sky Tour ☑
Visit Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens ☑
Visit Brisbane City Botanic Gardens ☑
Visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary ☐
Have a drink at Felons ☑
Visit New Farm Park ☑
Visit the Commissariat Store Museum ☑
Have a beer at the Victory Hotel ☑ – the oldest pub in Brisbane
Visit the EKKA ☑
Visit Toowong Cemetery☑
Visit the Brisbane Tramway Museum☑
Visit the Queensland Museum ☑
Visit North Stradbroke Island ☑
Visit Moreton Island ☑
Visit Coochiemudlo Island ☑
Visit St Helena Island ☐
Visit Peel Island ☐
Do the Brisbane City river loop walk ☑
Visit St Stephen’s Chapel ☑
Watch a gig at The Princess Theatre ☑
Walk to King Island ☑
See The Pillars Project ☑
Head to Cedar Creek Swimming Holes ☑
Watch a gig at The Triffid ☑
Visit Summer Land Camels ☑
Do a tour of Brisbane City Hall ☑
Visit the Pitch Drop experiment ☑
Take a ride on The Wheel of Brisbane ☑
Take a tour of Boggo Road Gaol ☑(when it reopens)
Visit Fort Lytton National Park ☑
Step inside The Old Windmill ☐
I’m actually a little disappointed I’ve done most of these, but I’m sure I’m missing many cool things to do! What about you? How much of the Brisbane Explorer’s List have you experienced? What activities am I missing?!
