Brisbane, blessed with 283 days of sunshine a year, is definitely a vibrant city with endless fun activities. . The best part? There’s something fun for everyone that caters to all budgets! Whether you have $50 or $150, there’s plenty of things to do in Brisbane!
Want to know all the fun things to do in Brisbane on a budget? Keep scrolling!
- Board a ferry to North Stradbroke Island - $10.8
- Go on the XXXX Beer Brewery Tour—there’s beer tasting! - $28
- Rent a campervan in Brisbane and explore the Aussie open road - $45
- Have a Themed Adventure Experience in Brisbane - $45
- Go on Guided Kayaking Tour in Brisbane - $49
- Go abseiling at Kangaroo Point Cliffs - $60
- Go on a Mystery Picnic in Redcliffe - $69
- Experience outdoor rock climbing at Kangaroo Point Cliffs - $75
- Watch the Spirits of the Red Sand Aboriginal Live Theatre Experience - $99
- Explore Brisbane on a Segway with this tour - $99
- Learn wine blending with this workshop in Brisbane - $99
- Try the Wine and Food Pairing Experience in Brisbane - $99.09
- Tour the classic pubs along Brisbane River - $109
- Go on the Brisbane River Cocktail Cruise - $109
- Check out Brisbane’s best breweries with this cruise tour - $109
- Go on a Twilight Brewery Cruise Tour along the Brisbane River - $109
- Get a dose of adrenaline with the Story Bridge Adventure Climb - $110
- Go on the North Stradbroke Island Boutique Sunset Tour from Brisbane - $119
- Travel anywhere on Greyhound Australia’s network - $143.1
- Go on the Moreton Island Day Trip from Brisbane or Gold Coast - $149
- Try your hand at clay target shooting - $149
- Go on a classic full-day winery tour from Brisbane - $155
- Go on the Best of Moreton Bay Island Tour from Brisbane - $159
- Spot dolphins and check out the Tangalooma Wrecks with this snorkelling cruise - $159
- Ride a hot air balloon and have a champagne breakfast in Brisbane - $259
- See the best of Brisbane with these private sightseeing charters - $270
- Soar across Greater Brisbane on a scenic hot air balloon flight - $350
- Make your own itinerary and see Brisbane at your own pace with this private car charter - $480
- Go on a scenic Antarctic day flight from Brisbane - $1,195
- Go on the Southern Lights Scenic Flight from Brisbane - $1,395
1. Board a ferry to North Stradbroke Island - $10.8
Enjoy nature at North Stradbroke Island - Image credits @sealinkstradbrokeisland on Instagram
Hop aboard this ferry service to North Stradbroke Island, where you can spend your day cycling, enjoying nature, and spotting wildlife!
2. Go on the XXXX Beer Brewery Tour—there’s beer tasting! - $28
Beer lovers: one of the best things to do in Brisbane City is the XXXX Beer Brewery Tour. You’ll learn about their world-class brewing process and even sample their fantastic beers!
3. Rent a campervan in Brisbane and explore the Aussie open road - $45
Go on a multi-day road trip on the great open road and discover hidden gems and explore the Eastern coastline and more in a campervan. Choose between a two-berth Chubby campervan that sleeps two persons or a three-berth Kuga campervan that sleeps three - it’s time to make that #vanlife a reality!
4. Have a Themed Adventure Experience in Brisbane - $45
Bring a friend and have a themed adventure in Brisbane - Image credits @brisbanestreetgames on Instagram
Here’s a fun thing to do in Brisbane with all your mates: go on a themed adventure where it combines the excitement of a scavenger hunt with the thrill of an escape room! Gather your friends, family or work colleagues to work together on this outdoor adventure experience.
5. Go on Guided Kayaking Tour in Brisbane - $49
Get a unique perspective of Brisbane through Queensland’s longest river on this 90-minute guided kayak tour, where you’ll paddle through South Bank and the iconic Story Bridge.
6. Go abseiling at Kangaroo Point Cliffs Abseil - $49
One of the best things to do in Brisbane for a bit of a rush is going abseiling at Kangaroo Point Cliffs, where you can marvel at the unmatched view from 20 metres above the ground!
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7. Go on a Mystery Picnic in Redcliffe - $60
Solve riddles and crack codes until you reach your final destination for a delicious picnic.
On this Mystery Picnic experience in Redcliffe, gather clues (and your picnic items!) until you reach your final destination with a fully stocked picnic hamper.
8. Experience outdoor rock climbing at Kangaroo Point Cliffs - $69
Another adrenaline-pumping thing to do in Brisbane, specifically at Kangaroo Point Cliffs, is rock climbing. Here, you can try various difficulty levels that suit you best and gear up with the provided safety gear.
9. Watch the Spirits of the Red Sand Aboriginal Live Theatre Experience - $75
Learn about the history of Aboriginal people with Spirits of the Red Sand, an unforgettable three-hour production filled with compelling stories and performances.
10. Explore Brisbane on a Segway with this tour - $99
Have a chill afternoon touring Brisbane on a Segway!
Walking is so 2008—that’s why you should tour the icons of Brisbane such as South Banks, Story Bridge, Brisbane River, and more on a Segway!
11. Learn wine blending with this workshop in Brisbane - $99
With this workshop, you’ll learn how to blend your own wine then bottle and seal it. You can even sample some wines along the way!
12. Try the Wine and Food Pairing Experience in Brisbane - $99.09
A must-try thing to do in Brisbane for lovers of dining and wining is going on this wine and food pairing experience, where you'll learn how to correctly match your wine with your food.
13. Tour the classic pubs along Brisbane River - $109
Cruise through Brisbane’s waters and hop from pub to pub on this tour.
Have a boozy experience with this tour that will have you cruising along Brisbane River, then hopping on and off to stop by different classic pubs.
14. Go on the Brisbane River Cocktail Cruise - $109
Hop on a high-speed vessel and drop by Brisbane’s most scenic and iconic cocktail bars, all the while taking in the city’s breathtaking beauty.
15. Check out Brisbane’s best breweries with this cruise tour - $109
On this cruise tour, you’ll be stopping by Brisbane’s best breweries—BrewDog, Sea Legs Brewing, Black Hops Brewing, Felons Barrel Hall, or Ballistic Beer West End. Have a boozy time as you enjoy the complimentary beers!
16. Go on a Twilight Brewery Cruise Tour along Brisbane River - $109
This tour is a perfect blend of booze and Brisbane sightseeing!
This twilight cruise also takes you to all the best breweries in town, combining beer and magnificent views of Brisbane all the while!
17. Get a dose of adrenaline with the Story Bridge Adventure Climb - $110
Strap on your safety gear and go on an adventurous climb up Story Bridge
Another great thing to do in Brisbane to get your heart pumping is climbing up the iconic Story Bridge, where you’ll have remarkable views of the beloved city!
This experience is also a popular school holiday activity. For more fun activities for the whole fam during the holidays in Brisbane, check out our guide.
18. Go on the North Stradbroke Island Boutique Sunset Tour from Brisbane - $119
With this full-day tour of North Stradbroke Island, you’ll be able to see this paradise’s best spots: its pristine beaches, coastal walks, freshwater lakes, and more!
19. Travel anywhere on Greyhound Australia’s network - $143.1
With a Whimit bus pass, you’ll be able to travel anywhere in Australia within Greyhound’s network—perfect for going on your dream backpacking trip!
20. Go on the Moreton Island Day Trip from Brisbane or Gold Coast - $149
Have an unobstructed view of Tangalooma on a transparent kayak!
A can't-miss thing to do in Brisbane is to tour Moreton Island, where you paddle across the waters on a transparent kayak. You can also check out Tangalooma wrecks or explore the picturesque spots of the island, such as Honeymoon Bay and Blue Lagoon.
21. Try your hand at clay target shooting - $149
Try something new with this clay target shooting experience, where you’ll learn the basics until you can fire away and have fun with all your best mates!
22. Go on a classic full-day winery tour from Brisbane - $155
Have the ultimate boozy day out with this full-day winery tour. You’ll be taken to Tamborine Mountain’s famous distillery and four award-winning wineries—you’ll even enjoy a two-course gourmet lunch!
23. Go on the Best of Moreton Bay Island Tour from Brisbane - $159
Experience the best of Moreton with this tour from Brisbane!
Spot local wildlife and check out Queensland’s iconic islands with this full-day tour. It’ll take you to Moreton Bay, the Tangalooma Wrecks, Dunwich Beaches, and St Helena Island!
24. Spot dolphins and check out the Tangalooma Wrecks with this snorkelling cruise - $159
Snorkel with the dolphins around the Tangalooma Wrecks with this cruise tour—you’ll also get time to freely explore the beaches and sand dunes!
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25. Ride a hot air balloon and have a champagne breakfast in Brisbane - $259
Fly over the gorgeous Queensland countryside with this memorable hot air balloon ride, where you’ll enjoy a fancy champagne breakfast right after!
26. See the best of Brisbane with these private sightseeing charters - $270
Have a private tour of Brisbane’s best spots! - Image credits @brisbane on Instagram
Enjoy all the must-visit spots in Brisbane, from Story Bridge, Queensland Art Gallery, Lone Pine Sanctuary, and more with this ten-hour private charter! You’ll have plenty of time to get to know the city inside-out.
27. Soar across Greater Brisbane on a scenic hot air balloon flight - $350
Another great thing to do in Brisbane is going on a hot air balloon ride over the picturesque countryside of Greater Brisbane. Here you’ll get a one-of-a-kind perspective of the area and even participate in the inflation and deflation of the balloon!
28. Make your own itinerary and see Brisbane at your own pace with this private car charter - $480
With this private car charter, you can craft your own Brisbane itinerary and check out all the top attractions you’ve always wanted to visit. You can even upgrade to a spacious van to bring all your friends with you!
If being the pilot of your own trip is more your speed, you can also try going on a Brisbane to Cairns self-drive road trip!
29. Go on a scenic Antarctic day flight from Brisbane - $1,195
Live it up and fly across scenic Antarctica!
This is definitely a special one on the list - go on an awe-inspiring flight over the surreal Great White Continent, a.k.a. Antarctica, where a team of experts will give you the lowdown on the world’s southernmost continent. You can even enjoy in-flight meals and drinks from the in-flight bar!
30. Go on the Southern Lights Scenic Flight from Brisbane - $1,395
Have a surreal experience viewing the Southern Lights with this flight from Brisbane that whisks you away from the pollution to the best spot to see the gorgeous Aurora Australis!
