20 School Holiday Activities in Brisbane for a Fun Day With the Fam

Klook Team

Last updated 24 Aug 2021

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This coastal city in Queensland has plenty of fun-filled activities you can do with the entire family—all perfect for the school holidays! From exciting bridge climbs, relaxing cruises, and epic animal encounters, there’s something for everyone!

If you’re already planning your epic family trip, take note of the dates for Queensland’s school holidays:

Term 3: 18 September to 4 October 2021
Term 4: 11 December 2021 to 23 January 2022
Term 1: 2 to 18 April 2022
Term 2: 25 June to 10 July 2022
Term 3: 17 September to 3 October 2022
Term 4: 10 December to 22 January 2023

Marked your calendars ? Great! Now, here’s the list of some of the best things to do during school holidays in Brisbane:

Fly over Queensland on a hot air balloon
Spot dolphins and shipwrecks on this snorkelling cruise
Explore the scenic Moreton Island on this day trip from Brisbane
Conquer Story Bridge on the Story Bridge Adventure Climb
Tour Brisbane on a Segway
Enjoy the Spirits of the Red Sand Aboriginal Live Theatre Experience
Try outdoor rock climbing at Kangaroo Point Cliffs
Go on a Brisbane By Bicycle guided tour
Experience the beauty of Brisbane through its waters with this guided kayaking tour
Scale down the cliffs of Kangaroo Point with this abseiling experience
Befriend fluffy marsupials over at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Visit the cutest alpacas at Mountainview Alpaca Farm
Have a mini-golf match at Victoria Park Putt Putt
Feel the thrill of wakeboarding at Bayside Wake Park
Visit fun exhibits at The Workshops Rail Museum
Explore North Stradbroke Island (and get there via water taxi!)
Inspire the budding artist in you and visit the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art
Admire plant life and landscapes at Roma Street Parkland
Check out Streets Beach, a man-made beach in South Bank Parklands
Take a walk at South Bank’s city loop

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1. Fly over Queensland on a hot air balloon - $259

Go up, up, and away with the whole family on an early morning hot air balloon flight over the Queensland countryside! Fly across astonishing coasts and jagged mountain terrains with nothing to obstruct your view, all the while feeling the fresh air and snapping pics with the fam. Plus, you’ll get a complimentary vineyard breakfast when you book this activity on Klook! This is definitely a great way to spend the school holidays in Brisbane!

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2. Spot dolphins and shipwrecks on this snorkelling cruise - $159

This full-day adventure cruise tour is jam-packed with memorable activities! You’ll go on a cruise to Moreton Bay Marine Park, where you can spot bottlenose and Australian humpback dolphins in their natural habitats. You’ll also be taken to the shipwrecks of Moreton Island’s coast, where you can go snorkelling for a closer look. The kids will feel like pirates looking for underwater treasure!

Book the Dolphin & Tangalooma Wreck Snorkelling Cruise from Brisbane - Inclusive of lunch buffet and free island beach time when you book on Klook

3. Explore the scenic Moreton Island with this day trip from Brisbane - $149

Board the MiCat Ferry from Brisbane and get whisked off to the awe-inspiring Moreton Island for a whole day of nature exploration with the family! If you want to marvel at the beauty of the island’s most picturesque spots like Honeymoon Bay, Cape Moreton Lighthouse, and Blue Lagoon, you can opt for the Scenic Tour. On the other hand, you can discover what mysteries the Tangalooma Wrecks—a cluster of shipwrecks off the coast of Morton—have to offer with the Get Wrecked Tour.

Book the Moreton Island Day Trip from Brisbane or Gold Coast - Inclusive of hotel drop-off and an Aussie lunch when you book on Klook

4. Conquer Story Bridge on the Story Bridge Adventure Climb- $110

If the whole fam is up for an exciting adventure, then one of the best things to do on school holidays in Brisbane is to go on a Story Bridge Adventure Climb. Strap on your safety gears and begin your journey ascending Story Bridge, which has a peak of 80 metres! Once you’re at the top, you’ll be rewarded with a remarkable view of Brisbane!

Book the Story Bridge Adventure Climb - Inclusive of all necessary safety equipment when you book on Klook

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5. Tour Brisbane on a Segway - $99

With the Brisbane Segway Tour, you and the fam can get up close and personal with the city’s most iconic landmarks. The fun part? You’ll do it on a Segway, an extremely easy to operate two-wheeled personal transporter! This sure beats walking to all the tour stops, including Botanic Gardens, Story Bridge, the Wheel of Brisbane, and more.

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6. Enjoy the Spirits of the Red Sand Aboriginal Live Theatre Experience - $75

The kids can have an extraordinary cultural learning experience even during school break! The Spirits of the Red Sand Aboriginal Live Theatre Experience in Beenleigh, only 30 minutes away from Brisbane, is an engaging way to learn about the history of Aboriginal people and the beauty of their culture. You can even participate in activities such as the smoking ceremony and traditional dances!

Book the Spirits of the Red Sand Aboriginal Live Theatre Experience - inclusive of round-trip transfers from select locations in Gold Coast and Brisbane when you book on Klook

7. Try outdoor rock climbing at Kangaroo Point Cliffs - $69

Want a whiff of the great outdoors with the mini-mes? A great school holiday activity in Brisbane is going outdoor rock climbing at Kangaroo Point Cliffs! You don’t need any rock climbing expertise to join this exciting adventure; different cliffs are suitable for any skill level. To ease your safety woes, you’ll be briefed before the climb and provided with all necessary equipment, including a helmet, harness, rope, and chalk for your utmost safety.

Book the Outdoor Rock Climbing Experience in Brisbane - inclusive of sunscreen and shower room access when you book on Klook

8. Go on a Brisbane By Bicycle guided tour - Starting at $69

Explore the city’s best attractions by traversing its bicycle paths with a Brisbane By Bicycle guided tour. It’s a relaxing bike ride that lets you and the kids go at a comfortable pace while viewing the city’s iconic landmarks such as the Wheel of Brisbane, Story Bridge, and more! If your fam is big on bike rides, this is one of the best things to do during the school holidays in Brisbane.

9. Experience the beauty of Brisbane through its waters with this guided kayaking tour - $49

Enjoy the city’s marvellous sights from a new vantage point by taking a kayaking tour across the Brisbane River. Even the youngins will enjoy paddling their way past the city’s iconic landmarks, including South Bank, Story Bridge, and more! It’s definitely a must-try experience during the school holidays in Brisbane!

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10. Scale down the cliffs of Kangaroo Point with this abseiling experience - $49

One of the most exciting things to do during school holidays in Brisbane is abseiling, particularly over at Kangaroo Point Cliffs. If you haven’t tried it yet, abseiling is basically scaling down rocks while harnessed to a rope for safety. No worries if you or the kids are beginners, an expert instructor will guide you throughout the entire experience! All the while, you’ll get the loveliest view of the city and Kangaroo Point as you descend the cliffs.

Book the Kangaroo Point Cliffs Abseiling Experience in Brisbane - All necessary safety equipment included when you book on Klook

11. Befriend fluffy marsupials over at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary - $42

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is home to several Aussie animals such as kangas and wallabies. It’s also the oldest koala sanctuary in the world. Here, you can get up close and personal with the fluffy and friendly creatures and snap pics with them! It’s also home to one of the most popular school holiday experiences: Junior Keeper For A Day, where little ones can try their hand at animal training and get close encounters with koalas!

12. Visit the cutest alpacas at Mountainview Alpaca Farm - Starting at $23

If you love alpacas as much as we do, head over to Mountainview Alpaca Farm, where you can meet an alpaca and take them for a walk around the vineyard grounds. You’ll be handed a bag of treats so you can feed them—after all, a way to an alpaca’s heart is through their stomachs! You can also snap tons of photos with your tiny tykes and your new furry friends!

13. Have a mini-golf match at Victoria Park Putt Putt - $14-20

Mini golfing at Victoria Park Putt Putt’s 18 fun and funky courses is one of the best things to do on school holidays in Brisbane! Find out who the king or queen of the golf course is and challenge your fam to a friendly match in the outdoor courses. All the while, you’ll have amazing views of Brisbane CBD’s skyline!

14. Feel the thrill of wakeboarding at Bayside Wake Park - Starting at $19

Looking for an exciting water activity for your kids during the school holidays in Brisbane? They’ll definitely enjoy the rush of wakeboarding over at Bayside Wake Park, a wakeboard and waterski park that caters to all experience and skill levels. The little ones can also take lessons—who knows, you could have the next wakeboarding champ in your midst!

15. Visit the fun exhibits at The Workshops Rail Museum - $12-15

Who knew you could have fun while discovering the 150-year history of Australian railway workshops? The Workshops Rail Museum is filled with larger-than-life installations and exhibits that serve as fantastic photo-op backdrops while imparting knowledge about the historic railways. The little ones will love the Nippers Railway exhibit, a train-themed playground with fun-sized trains and tracks where they can become tiny train drivers!

16. Explore North Stradbroke Island (and get there via water taxi!) - $10

Visiting North Stradbroke Island is another great thing to do on school holidays in Brisbane, with its abundance of wildlife, nature stops, and cycling paths. An easy, hassle-free way to get to the island is via a 25-minute water taxi ride that you can book on Klook! After arriving at the island, feel free to explore at your own pace and let the kids run around the seaside boardwalks and sandy beaches.

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17. Inspire the budding artist in you and visit the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art

Are there aspiring artists or art enthusiasts in the family? Then make sure to visit the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art during the next school holidays in Brisbane! This gallery is home to the finest contemporary art from Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. Plus, it offers activities for kids to hone their creativity! One of these is the ‘Now is the Time’ activity, which lets the little ones design posters and placards about climate change and the environment.

18. Admire plant life and landscapes at Roma Street Parkland

Roma Street Parkland is a well-kept garden and parkland a short walk away from Brisbane CBD. Here you can admire the top-notch horticulture and incredible landscaping—it’s hard to believe this park is free to visit! Roma Street Parkland also has a playground and children’s garden with mini climbing trees, balance beams, and other fun installations where they can play their hearts out!

19. Check out Streets Beach, a man-made beach in South Bank Parklands

This man-made beach in South Bank Parklands is a staple for every Brisbane trip. Located smack dab in the middle of the city, Streets Beach is a tropical paradise in a concrete jungle! You can wade at the lagoon, which has various depths with shallower ends that are suitable for tiny tykes. There are also facilities for barbecuing and nearby cafés to quench your thirst. Did we mention a visit to South Bank Parklands is absolutely free?

20. Take a walk at South Bank’s city loop

Explore the heart of Brisbane and get your endorphins going by taking a walk around South Bank’s city loop. Acquaint or re-acquaint yourself with all the best Brisbane attractions. Through this loop, you can stop for a photo-op at the iconic Brisbane sign, meander about at Streets Beach, check out River Quay, and more! The best part: you can do it at your own pace, which is terrific if you’re going with little ones!