BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA (2026) | 12 Best Things To Do In & Around Brisbane (+ Travel Tips)

Brisbane is located on Australia's eastern coast, along the winding Brisbane River. As the vibrant capital of Queensland, this vibrant city ranks as the country's third-most populous. It’s known for having a year-round warm and sunny climate, thriving cultural scene, and lush parklands. The city is also located in close proximity to beautiful islands and coastal regions. In this video, we'll show you 12 of the best things to do in and around Brisbane, which are perfect for a first-time visit. 🔗 BRISBANE LINKS, ACTIVITIES & MORE INFO ☑️ North Stradbroke Island Day Trip from Brisbane: https://www.getyourguide.com/brisbane-l300/from-brisbane-north-stradbroke-island-wildlife-adventure-t399148/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Brisbane_video ☑️ Story Bridge Adventure Climb: https://www.getyourguide.com/brisbane-l300/brisbane-story-bridge-adventure-climb-t161001/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Brisbane_video 😴 WHERE TO STAY IN BRISBANE - Apartments on Connor (Fortitude Valley - $$ - where we stayed): https://www.booking.com/hotel/au/apartments-on-connor-fortitude-valley1.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2 - Spicers Balfour Hotel (Fortitude Valley - $$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/au/spicers-balfour.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2 - Rambla at Story House (Kangaroo Point - $$ - where we stayed): https://www.booking.com/hotel/au/rambla-at-story-house.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2 🎥 MORE AUSTRALIA VIDEOS: -Melbourne: https://youtu.be/InUP0N1flmI - Adelaide: https://youtu.be/NQQ03tDkF4E - Great Ocean Road: https://youtu.be/k8nuzc78bxQ - Tasmania: https://youtu.be/K3a0fzJ9fLA - Sydney: https://youtu.be/xltecjj3g6c - Brisbane to Cairns Road Trip: https://youtu.be/QoOh--T8Suc - Whitsunday Islands: https://youtu.be/GOlZ-DmjAPE - Cairns: https://youtu.be/cOaK1owq0hE - Daintree Rainforest: https://youtu.be/AELKvJ2jdMs 🗺️ ACCESS GOOGLE MAP: Save places on our free Australia map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/K8ScNGpuDcX6Jvxh9 ✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF: https://www.worldwildhearts.com/product-page/comprehensive-travel-planner 💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP & PLATFORMS WE USE: - Book cheap flights: https://skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001 - Book accommodation: https://www.booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148 - Book rental car: https://www.discovercars.com/?a_aid=Wordwildhearts - Book ferry tickets: https://www.ferryhopper.com/?aff_uid=wrwhrts - Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: https://saily.com/worldwildhearts - Find the best hiking trails: https://alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353 ✅ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/WorldWildHearts 😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/worldwildhearts/ https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwildhearts 🎵 MUSIC CREDITS: Springtime Blessings by The David Roy Collective Rejoice In The Morning by The David Roy Collective Better Days by Paper Planes Let Your Light Shine by The David Roy Collective Prismatic Mirage by Steven Beddall Dare To Fly by Steven Beddall Spring With You by Paper Planes 🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:07 Central Business District Highlights 2:00 City Botanic Gardens 2:35 Brisbane River Walk 3:36 Kangaroo Point Bridge 4:19 South Brisbane and West End 5:02 Brisbane River Cruise 6:04 Southbank Parklands 7:27 North Stradbroke Island Day Trip 8:54 Kangaroo Point Sunset 9:48 Eat Street Northshore 10:42 Mt Coot-tha 11:49 Story Bridge and Howard Smith Wharves 12:52 Brisbane Travel Tips #brisbane #australia #thingstodoinbrisbane