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The Brisbane River, Brisbane

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#1 of 232 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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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Admission with Brisbane River Cruise BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $59
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Brisbane River Dinner Cruise BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $54
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Brisbane River Lunchtime Cruise BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $38
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  • By dodobertinetti On March 21, 2018
    The Ballad to discover Brisbane and its neighborhoods. Frequent stops from one bank to l get off and take a ferry to another trip. View d together and discovery.
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  • By Spunkydexter On March 20, 2018
    It’s a very well utilised river. Many activities on the water. Used my several different ferry services, private boats, jetty’s, the city and other businesses are right on the foreshore. Parks and res...  more »
  • By tcatnodak On March 18, 2018
    We walked across on one bridge, back on another, and connected via some paths along the river. Ho hum. It was a good walk, their was water next to the path.  more »
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