Pictured above: Wild Dolphin Feeding at Tangalooma, Moreton Island.

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Embrace, explore and experience Brisbane …

Urban adventures. Blue waters and long white sandy beaches. Outback encounters. Brisbane delivers the authentic all-round Aussie experience. Add impact with after hours activities that are high on the feel-good factor and conducive to broad smiles and long bouts of laughter. Plan for success with these hot tip inclusions and itinerary ideas for pre and post tours and partner programs.

• Get outdoors and active with an early morning inner-city river kayaking adventure or a hike up the heights of Brisbane’s 200 million-year-old inner-city cliffs or take to two wheels and cycle your way along the city’s floating RiverWalk.
• Reenergise with the Story Bridge Adventure Climb – one of only three bridge climb experiences in the world – as you journey up and over one of Brisbane’s favourite inner-city landmarks.
• Experience an energy injection with quad-biking adventures, sand-boarding experiences and shipwreck snorkelling tours on the sand island hideaway of Moreton Island.
• Cuddle a koala amongst the gum trees of Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary – the world’s oldest and largest koala sanctuary.
• Handfeed wild dolphins under the night stars of Moreton Island – Brisbane’s very own sand island – at Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort.
• Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef as part of a scenic day trip to Lady Elliot Island.
• Marvel at the spectacular architectural and artistic wonders of Australia’s largest gallery of modern art – Brisbane’s new Gallery of Modern Art.
• Join the local commuters and jump on board a CityCat to enjoy the good life with an easy river cruise.
• Spend an afternoon exploring the South Bank precinct and its 40 acres of unrivalled leisure activities.
• Shop up a storm and tempt the Gods of excess baggage with a visit to Brisbane’s premier 700+ store shopping precinct – the Queen Street Mall.
• Dine on authentic bushtucker flavours and succulent native treats in a gourmet restaurant.
• Learn about the life and history of this ancient land by participating in a traditional Aboriginal song and dance experience on the banks of the Brisbane River.
• Join traditional Aboriginal craftsmen for the hands-on experience of making a didgeridoo.
• Venture out to the hills of the Scenic Rim region for a hot air balloon adventure or an indulgent tour of the local wineries.
• Explore the options for theme park fun with day trips to Dreamworld, Warner Brothers Movie World, Wet ‘n’ Wild, the Australian Outback Spectacular and Australia Zoo.