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South Bank in Brisbane

Things to Do in South Bank, Brisbane

Brisbane's cultural precinct on the river's southern bank, where the Queensland Museum, the Gallery of Modern Art, and the Streets Beach lagoon line the parklands.

Brisbane's cultural precinct on the river's southern bank, where the Queensland Museum, the Gallery of Modern Art, and the Streets Beach lagoon line the parklands.

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  • Gallery of Modern ArtGallery of Modern ArtArt Gallery
  • Queensland Performing Arts CentreQueensland Performing Arts CentreTheater
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Top things to do in South Bank

  • Wheel of Brisbane in South Bank, Brisbane

    Wheel of Brisbane

    4.4 · 7.4k
    Amusement Park

    Enclosed gondolas carry visitors 200 feet into the air day & night for panoramic views of Brisbane.

    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Gallery of Modern Art in South Bank, Brisbane

    Gallery of Modern Art

    4.6 · 9.7k
    Art Gallery

    Contemporary art from Australia, Asia & the Pacific exhibited in a modern riverside building.

    Every day
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Queensland Performing Arts Centre in South Bank, Brisbane

    Queensland Performing Arts Centre

    4.7 · 7.0k
    Theater

    Striking brutalist concrete venue for big-name theatre and music, plus ballet and comedy.

  • Queensland Museum and Sciencentre in South Bank, Brisbane

    Queensland Museum and Sciencentre

    4.6 · 10.2k
    History Museum

    Museum featuring science, culture & natural history exhibits specific to the Queensland region.

    Every day
    9:30 AM – 5 PM
  • South Bank Parklands in South Bank, Brisbane

    South Bank Parklands

    4.8 · 2.1k
    City Park

    The former Expo 88 site reopened as riverfront parkland in the 1990s, with Streets Beach, lawns, restaurants, gardens, playgrounds, and cultural-precinct access. It sits across the Victoria Bridge from the CBD.

    Every day
    5 AM – 12 AM
  • Queensland Art Gallery in South Bank, Brisbane

    Queensland Art Gallery

    4.7 · 720
    Art Gallery

    Queensland Art Gallery opened at South Bank in 1982, and the Gallery of Modern Art followed in 2006 beside the river. The pair covers Australian, Indigenous, Asian-Pacific, contemporary, film, and major touring exhibitions.

    Every day
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Queensland Maritime Museum in South Bank, Brisbane

    Queensland Maritime Museum

    4.6 · 753
    History Museum

    Waterside complex with several climb-aboard historic vessels plus photographs, artefacts & models.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    10 AM – 4:15 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 4:15 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 4:15 PM
  • HMAS Diamantina in South Bank, Brisbane

    HMAS Diamantina

    History Museum

    1944 River-class frigate

    Every day
    9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Cremorne Theatre in South Bank, Brisbane

    Cremorne Theatre

    4.5 · 200
    Theater

    theatre in South Brisbane

  • 'The World Turns' in South Bank, Brisbane

    'The World Turns'

    Statue

    The sculpture shows a water rat turning the world upside-down, landing an elephant on its head.

Where to eat & drink in South Bank

  • Mi Casa Cafè in South Bank, Brisbane

    Mi Casa Cafè

    4.9 · 1.7k
    Café & Bakery· A$20–40

    A cafe near South Bank Parklands, it offers a wide selection of halal food, including breakfast items like brisket benedict, and various sweet and savory options.

    Mon–Tue
    6 AM – 2 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    6 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 2 PM
  • QAG Cafe in South Bank, Brisbane

    QAG Cafe

    4.7 · 1.7k
    Café & Bakery· A$20–40

    A cafe that works with Queensland growers and suppliers to showcase local produce.

    Every day
    10 AM – 4 PM
  • Poca Madre Restaurant in South Bank, Brisbane

    Poca Madre Restaurant

    4.8 · 1.7k
    Mexican· A$20–60

    A restaurant offering a dining experience inspired by the streets of Mexico.

    Mon–Thu
    11:30 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 9 PM
  • Tippler's Tap in South Bank, Brisbane

    Tippler's Tap

    4.4 · 1.5k
    Bar· A$20–40

    Cool craft-beer bar with timber decor and alpine wall murals, dishing up chicken wings and sliders.

  • Mado Turkish Restaurant in South Bank, Brisbane

    Mado Turkish Restaurant

    4.5 · 2.9k
    Turkish· A$40–60

    Traditional Turkish cuisine and regular belly dancing shows in a vibrant eatery with a terrace.

    Mon–Thu
    11:30 AM – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 9 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 9 PM
  • Sayram(Southbank) in South Bank, Brisbane

    Sayram(Southbank)

    4.7 · 1.1k
    Halal· A$20–40
    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
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Map of South Bank with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Wheel of Brisbane
  2. 2Gallery of Modern Art
  3. 3Queensland Performing Arts Centre
  4. 4Queensland Museum and Sciencentre
  5. 5South Bank Parklands
  6. 6Queensland Art Gallery
  7. 7Queensland Maritime Museum
  8. 8HMAS Diamantina
  9. 9Cremorne Theatre
  10. 10'The World Turns'

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