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Best Tours & activities in Brisbane (2026)

Brisbane's tour operators make the most of the river and the bay. The Story Bridge Adventure Climb, based at Howard Smith Wharves, takes climbers to a summit about 80 metres above the river at dawn, by day, at twilight and at night, and children from six can take part with a parent. Across the river, Riverlife Adventure Centre runs kayak tours, guided rock climbing and abseiling on the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Segway tours and bike hire from its base in the old Naval Stores.

For wildlife, Koala and River Cruises sails daily at 9am from the Cultural Centre pontoon at South Bank to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, a 75-minute trip with commentary and packages that include sanctuary entry. Further afield, Tangalooma Island Resort runs day cruises by catamaran from Holt Street Wharf to Moreton Island, with options for snorkelling the Tangalooma Wrecks, sand tobogganing, quad biking and, in season, whale watching. Book climbs and kayak sessions ahead, as Riverlife requires pre-booking, and check Tangalooma's ferry schedule before planning your day. Brisbane Greeters offers free walks with local volunteers if you prefer to explore the city on foot.

5 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 tours & activities in Brisbane

  1. Story Bridge Adventure Climb Bridge climb, Brisbane City (Howard Smith Wharves)Guided climbs to the 80-metre summit of the heritage-listed Story Bridge, running daily at dawn, by day, at twilight and at night from Howard Smith Wharves.
  2. Riverlife Adventure Centre Kayaking, climbing and abseiling tours, Kangaroo PointAn adventure centre at the foot of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs running river kayak tours, guided climbing and abseiling, Segway tours and bike and kayak hire.
  3. Koala and River Cruises River cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, South Bank (Cultural Centre Pontoon)A daily 75-minute river cruise aboard Mirimar II from South Bank to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, with onboard commentary and packages that include sanctuary entry.

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3. Koala and River Cruises

River cruise to Lone Pine Koala SanctuarySouth Bank (Cultural Centre Pontoon)

A daily 75-minute river cruise aboard Mirimar II from South Bank to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, with onboard commentary and packages that include sanctuary entry.

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5. Brisbane Greeters

Free volunteer-led walking toursBrisbane City (King George Square)

Free walking tours run by Brisbane City Council volunteers, departing daily from City Hall, with themed routes on heritage, art, gardens and wartime history.

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