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The Brisbane River, Brisbane

4.6
#1 of 255 in Nature in Queensland
Water Body · Nature / Park
The Brisbane River provides a handful of ways for you to enjoy the city's ideal climate. Ride the current in a kayak or on a paddleboard, or enjoy a picnic in one of the riverside parks. Head to Kangaroo Point Cliffs for sublime views of the river heading toward Brisbane's city center. Perhaps the best way to experience the river, though, is along the Riverwalk. Here you can stroll a network of pavement along the river banks and even out onto the river itself. Before you head to Brisbane, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Brisbane trip planner, to make sure you see all that Brisbane has to offer, including The Brisbane River.
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  • By camsean
    Brisbane is not an especially interesting or attractive city, and one is forced to seek out attractions that are probably not all that interesting. In the vain, the Brisbane River is not very long...  more »
  • By Irishrover m
    My daughter suggested a day on the river on one of the huge River Cats. We had a wonderful, relaxing tour from one end of the Brisbane stretch of the river to the very end. The day was perfect, the.....  more »
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