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See and Do

Travel to Brisbane, south east Queensland and your holidays will include attractions such as galleries, wildlife parks, museums, markets and adventures. Relax at our beautiful beaches and explore our river, bay, parklands, forests and mountains. There are festivals and events galore too.

Great Brisbane holiday ideas

Plan your Easter getaway...

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Camping near Brisbane

Planning to pitch a tent this Easter? Book your spot now.

Want to be a happy camper?

The key is to choose great locations that make camping a pleasant experience.

Bargain daytrips

Here are some great budget options if you're planning to stay in town over Easter.

Weekends and short breaks around Brisbane

Fraser Island

The world's largest sand island…more

Bushwalking

Just because you are visiting one of Australia’s largest cities, doesn’t mean there aren’t lots of options for you to connect with nature …more

Events outside Brisbane

Didgeridoo and Aboriginal dance show

At the 9:30am Didgeridoo Show, you can listen to the unique tunes played from the didgeridoo and come to understand the history of this traditional … more

Aboriginal dance show
Dates Wed 19 August 2009 - Mon 31 May 2010
Venue Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, 28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin
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Model boat running days

Logan City Marine Modellers invite visitors to our weekly running days. … more

model boat
Dates Sun 7 February 2010 - Wed 29 December 2010
Venue Tygum Lagoon, Park Rd, Waterford West
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Noosa Festival of Surfing

From 14 - 21 March, Noosa will host its 19th annual Global Surf Industries Noosa Festival of Surfing. … more

surfer
Dates Sun 14 March 2010 - Sun 21 March 2010
Venue First Point, Noosa Heads
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Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships

The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships is the largest sporting event of its type in the world and is uniquely Australian, attracting an average… more

Surf Life Saving logo and competitors
Dates Tue 16 March 2010 - Sun 21 March 2010
Venue Kurruwa Beach, Beachside- Old Burleigh Rd, Broadbeach
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Markets outside Brisbane

Carrara Markets

Every Saturday and Sunday At Carrara on the Gold Coast is a bargain hunter’s paradise with over 500 stalls selling a diverse range of unique goods:… more

face painting
Dates Every Saturday and Sunday
Venue Carrara Markets, Gooding Dve, Carrara
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Strathpine State School P&C Flea Market

Great variety of fresh fruit & veg, gift for all occasions. As a flea market has lots of trash & treasure. … more

market shopper
Dates Every Saturday
Venue Strathpine State School P&C Flea Market, Pine Rivers Show Ground, 757 Gympie Rd, Lawnton
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Old Petrie Town Markets

Relaxed shopping environment with plenty of parking.… more

farrier with horseshoe
Dates Every Sunday
Venue Old Petrie Town, Dayboro Rd, Petrie
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