Stay a Little Longer … 5 Brisbane Must-Do’s

Why rush home when Brisbane has so much more to explore?

If you can extend your stay beyond Building Futures, make a weekend of it and experience some of the city’s must-do attractions.

1. Experience Riverfire
This is the big one! Stay on for Saturday 5 September and experience Riverfire, the spectacular opening night of Brisbane Festival. Expect flyovers, entertainment and a huge fireworks display lighting up the Brisbane River and city skyline from 7.00pm. It’s free, but popular vantage points fill quickly, so plan ahead.

2. Explore South Bank
Stroll through South Bank Parklands, wander the riverside promenade, stop for a bite to eat and soak up one of Brisbane’s most iconic precincts. It’s also right at the heart of the Riverfire action.

3. See Brisbane from the River
Jump aboard a CityCat and see the city the way Brisbane does best, from the water. Cruise beneath the Story Bridge and hop off at riverside precincts including South Bank, New Farm and Howard Smith Wharves.

4. Head Up High
Take in panoramic views from Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout, or, for something a little more adventurous, tackle the Story Bridge Adventure Climb for a completely different perspective on Brisbane.

5. Wander, Eat & Explore
Take a stroll through the City Botanic Gardens, explore the CBD, then follow the river towards Brisbane’s dining and entertainment precincts. With Brisbane Festival beginning on 4 September, there’ll be even more happening across the city as the Conference comes to a close.

Building Futures may finish on Friday… but your Brisbane experience doesn’t have to!