Brisbane Australia 7 Day Itinerary

Brisbane, Australia 7-Day Itinerary (Markdown Format)

Day 1: Arrival & City Overview

  • Arrive at Brisbane Airport (Airport Transfers: Bus - Airport Link (Airport > Brisbane CBD: $15.30, every 10 minutes), Train - Doomben Station Shuttle Bus (Airport > Doomben Station: $27, limited service) or Taxi - approx. $60)
  • Check-in at your accommodation (Recommended: Emporium Hotel or Spicers Balthazar)
  • Lunch at South Bank Parklands (Sushi Train or The Precinct Cafe & Restaurant)
  • Visit the GoMA (Gallery of Modern Art, Free Entry) and QUT Art Museum ($8 entry fee)
  • Evening stroll along the South Bank Riverwalk and visit Streets Beach
  • Dinner at Rickerts on the River or Stokehouse Q

Day 2: Cultural & Historical Exploration

  • Breakfast at Dumplings’ Legend (Chinatown Mall, Fortitude Valley)
  • Visit the Old Government House and Gardens ($10 entry fee)
  • Lunch at Eagle Street Pier (Morton & Co or Sake Restaurant & Bar)
  • Explore New Farm Park and Powerhouse Museum
  • Afternoon tea at Icy Poles or Gelato Messina (Brisbane CBD)
  • Visit the Story Bridge Adventure Climb for stunning city views ($165 per person, book in advance!)
  • Dinner at Gerard’s Bistro or Alchemy Restaurant & Bar

Day 3: Natural Wonders & Wildlife

  • Breakfast at Harveys Bros (West End) or The Little Waffle House (New Farm)
  • Visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary ($37 per adult, includes koala cuddling!)
  • Picnic lunch at Mt. Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
  • Afternoon exploring Mt. Coot-tha Summit Lookout and the Planetarium ($14 entry fee)
  • Dinner at Riverbend Restaurant or The Taphouse Grill

Day 4: Beaches & Leisure

  • Breakfast at Bunker Coffee (Wynnum) or Wattle Cafe (Redcliffe)
  • Morning swim and relax at Wynnum Wading Pool or Suttons Beach
  • Lunch at Redcliffe Fish’n’Chips or The Jetty South Sea Island Cafe
  • Afternoon stroll along the Redcliffe Foreshore or Moreton Bay Trails
  • Dinner at A Tavola Brisbane or The Greek Club Restaurant & Bar

Day 5: Shopping & Nightlife

  • Breakfast at Little Loco (James Street, Fortitude Valley) or Cafe L’affare (Brisbane CBD)
  • Morning shopping spree in Paddington or James Street, Fortitude Valley
  • Lunch at Chur Burger or The Fish House (Paddington)
  • Afternoon visit to the Queen Street Mall and Emporium
  • Dinner and nightlife at Howard Smith Wharves (Archer, Wilde, Mr. Wilson’s or Felons Brewing Co.) or The Valley (Black Bear Lodge, Wooloongabba)

Day 6: Day Trip to North Stradbroke Island

  • Early breakfast at your accommodation
  • Ferry from Cleveland ($70 return per adult, $35 return per child)
  • Visit the Gorge Walk or Point Lookout for stunning coastal views and wildlife spotting
  • Lunch at The Pub at Main Beach (North Stradbroke Island)
  • Afternoon beach time at Home Beach or Cylinder Beach
  • Dinner at The Straddie Pizza Co. or Oceanview Tavern before returning to Brisbane

Day 7: Departure & Farewell

  • Breakfast at your accommodation or Grab&Go at the airport
  • Check-out and head to Brisbane Airport (Depending on flight time, revisit favorite spots or explore hidden gems around the CBD)