South Brisbane Travel Guide
Brisbane





Visit South Brisbane
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.

State Library of Queensland
Enjoy modern architecture, delve into history, explore many literary genres or attend a concert or screening at this surprisingly eventful central Brisbane landmark.
Things to do

Plaza Premium Lounge at Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with ATV Quad Bike Tour

Brisbane Story Bridge Adventure Climb

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Top hotels in South Brisbane

Courtyard by Marriott Brisbane South Bank
"Friendly staff. Clean and well appointed"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Rydges South Bank
"Great location"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Mantra South Bank Brisbane
"Stayed to attend a conference at the Rydges next door where rooms were double the price. Met all needs. Bathroom grout a bit dirty and off putting but room otherwise clean."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Novotel Brisbane South Bank Hotel
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026


