Brisbane is one of the best cities in Australia for people who enjoy both the convenience of city living and the proximity to rural fun.
The mix of fun things to do in Brisbane is vast and exhilarating. Head over eastwards and you'll have a blast with the large array of Gold's Coast water activities.
Step foot in any other direction, and you can potentially find yourself amidst the striking diversity of Australia's plants and animals.
The doors to adventure are wide open, expats of Brisbane! If you're ready to heed its call, here are some of the top outdoor activities to do in Brisbane.
1) Visit The Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park
Start your adventure close to the city by visiting Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park.
The cliff face was once a major resource for constructing Brisbane walls and wharves in the 19th to early 20th century.
Nowadays, it serves as an accessible hub for outdoor lovers, with the park offering a mix of both challenging and easy walking trails for people of all skill levels.
Besides its trails, it's also an incredible rock-climbing spot. You're always going to find a couple of people scaling the rock walls throughout the day.
The best time to visit the park is during the day's golden hours. Climbing this steep rock formation allows you to see excellent views of the city.
Top your visit off with a picnic basket full of goodies or old-fashioned BBQ, and you've got yourself a swell day in the making!
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2) Unleash Your Inner Child At Amaze World
You don't have to be a kid to enjoy this fascinating tourist spot in Brisbane! This outdoor spot is a fun place to test your maze-navigating and puzzle-solving abilities in one go.
Located in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast, Amaze World has a tonne of fun amenities and activities. Aside from the well-maintained hedge maze, adults can also enjoy an 18-hole mini-golf game by themselves or with their buddies.
This spot is great for a group of friends, but you're free to venture in by yourself to try out the different activities. Afterwards, you can head to the in-house cafe too for a cool drink or some grub.
3) Go Animal-Watching At The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Located in Fig Tree Pocket, Brisbane, the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is considered to be one of the world's largest. Contrary to its namesake, koalas aren't the only things you'll see on this sanctuary's grounds.
It also houses an astounding 80 different Australian animals, from owls to dingos. You can tell the park in advance to schedule a guide to bring you to the best spots within the zoo. If you're lucky and brave enough, you can even handle reptiles and owls with their help!
Of course, you'll find an abundance of koalas and kangaroos in this sanctuary. If the timing is right, you can also watch your guide do live feedings of the animals. We guarantee that any animal lover visiting Brisbane would enjoy spending an afternoon in this place.
4) Go Surfing on Woorim Beach
When you want to escape the hustle and bustle of city living, one of the best ways to unwind is by going to a local beach spot where it's only you, the long stretches of sand, and the waves drifting from the deep, blue Pacific.
While Brisbane is speckled with a wide variety of awesome beaches, one we love is Woorim Beach. It strikes the perfect balance of being an excellent place to surf while remaining relatively peaceful and uncrowded.
The waves in Woorim Beach are also fantastic for surfing enthusiasts. But if that's not your thing, surfing isn't the only activity on this beach in Birdie Island. You're free to swim and snorkel to your heart's content, and with a lifeguard always on standby, you can do so with peace of mind.
The sandy features of the beach also make it a great place to walk and jog. If you have a dog friend, you can take them off-leash in this place too.
5) Learn About Wildlife at The Daisy Hill Conservation Park
More of a mountain person than a beach person? No problem! Brisbane's surrounding mountaintops offer a range of scenic spots that are excellent for trekking too. One of the top trails in Brisbane is Daisy Hill Conservation Park.
This conservation park is just a 25-minute drive south of central Brisbane. In this park's educational centre, you can learn a lot about koalas and how they're cared for, as well as the local wildlife.
Of course, the trails are nothing short of great either, with towering canopies of trees and flatlands all possible places you'll find yourself in. Many trails are marked by footpaths, so you're sure to not get lost either.
Besides the incredible sights, Daisy Hill also offers a great picnic spot where you can stop and have a BBQ. Moreover, you're free to bring a leashed dog or cycle the area with a mountain bike to enhance your overall experience.
6) Visit Alternative Hiking Spots in Brisbane
In Brisbane, you're spoilt choice when it comes to hiking options.
Here are a few alternative hiking destinations you can put in your bucket list:
- Seven Hills Bushland Reserve
- Gap Creek Reserve
- Toohey Forest Park
- Bunyaville Conservation Park
- Samford Conservation Park
- Kaggur Mabul
- J.C. Slaughter Falls
Wherever you decide to go, you're bound to have an enjoyable time in Brisbane.
Get out there and have an open mind. Adventure awaits!
Posted By Rebecca
Updated : 9th March 2023 | Words : 941 | Views : 218
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