10 Days in Brisbane: Exploring Nature and Wildlife

Silvia Blanc

24 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Brisbane, where you'll discover stunning national parks, iconic landmarks, and fascinating wildlife. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with breathtaking views, exciting activities, and encounters with adorable koalas. Join me as we explore the best of Brisbane's natural wonders and immerse ourselves in its vibrant atmosphere.

Trip to Brisbane

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling History at Fort Lytton National Park

$ 7

Site featuring a 19th-century fort & surrounding park, with guided tours & history-oriented shows.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

63 - 76 min

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Park featuring an observation area, picnic tables & BBQs, a shelter, a walking track & toilets.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2Relaxation and Adventure at Settlement Cove Lagoon and Story Bridge

$50

$ 14

Community swimming & wading pools open 24/7 with picnic shelters, BBQ areas, playgrounds & showers.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

38 - 46 min

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Pedestrian- & bicycle-friendly bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & river.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

39 - 47 min

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Destination for up-close views of native wildlife, plus landscaped gardens & nature exhibits.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Discovering Wildlife at Underwood Park Priestdale and Daisy Hill Conservation Park

$ 7

Sizable, scenic park featuring a lagoon with a viewing platform & adjacent gazebo, plus a playscape.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Site featuring trails for nature walks & hikes, educational children's exhibits & a koala enclosure.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Conservation center for koalas with eucalyptus trees, observation decks & interactive displays.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Unleashing Your Inner Scientist at SparkLab

$75

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

5 - 8 min

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Enclosed gondolas carry visitors 200 feet into the air day & night for panoramic views of Brisbane.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

Day 5Stepping Back in Time at Newstead House

$25

$ 7

The oldest surviving home in the area, this 1846 house offers a museum with historical collections.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

13 - 16 min

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Landmark botanical garden offering an array of plant life, ponds, picnic areas & a concert venue.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 6Exploring History and Nature at Boggo Road Gaol and Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park

$38

$ 7

A notorious 19th-century prison, closed in 2002, now offering tours led by former guards & inmates.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

9 - 11 min

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Riverside park offering rock climbing, BBQ areas, public art & views of Brisbane's skyline.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Enjoying the Vibrant South Bank Parklands

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 8Immersing in Nature at Sherwood Arboretum and Roma Street Parkland

$ 7

Picturesque riverside park with a walking path, BBQ areas, playgrounds & local wildlife.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Expansive, acclaimed park featuring contemporary display gardens, waterways & an amphitheater.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 9Relaxing at the Serene New Farm Park

Sprawling public park featuring grassy expanses, recreational facilities & an arts centre.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

Day 10Adventure and Wildlife at Rocks Riverside Park and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

$63

$ 7

This former cement quarry with industrial artifacts offers a water play area & biking/walking paths.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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The world's largest koala sanctuary, with a zoo housing Australian native animal species.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$63

Budget breakdown: $304 In total

Activities & Food:$250

Transport:$54