Brisbane attractions
Enjoy going out with your new friends in and around Brisbane anytime. The Activities Office can help you with discounted tickets, advice and to organise trips away.
1. Brisbane and surroundings
Southbank
Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) and Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
Top 50 things to do in Brisbane
Brisbane and surroundings
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Springbrook National Park
3. Gold Coast and theme parks
Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast)
Theme parks
Australia’s biggest theme parks are all here: Seaworld, Dreamworld, Movie World, Wet ‘n’ Wild and Whitewater World. Travel by public transport to:
- Seaworld for classic rides and marine life including polar bears, penguins, shark bay and dolphin shows
- Dreamworld for big scary rides, tigers, crocodiles, and a large range of native animals
- Movie World for movie-themed rides, rollercoasters and stunt shows
- Currumbin wildlife sanctuary.
5. Noosa and Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast offers many top beaches including Noosa and Mooloolaba. Sunshine Coast also offers great youth hostels and food, as well as beautiful rainforest walks and mountain views.
6. Great Barrier Reef
Take a road trip up to the Great Barrier Reef during session break - go snorkelling amongst the spectacular coral and fish, see turtle nesting and hatching (December to February) or humpback whales (June to November).