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Things to do TODAY in Brisbane
Wednesday 17th June 2026
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Amaze World - Open Times & Tickets
Opening Hours: 7 DAYS
9.30am - 4.30pm (QLD school holiday hours)
10.00am - 4.00pm during QLD school term
ANZAC Day 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Christmas Day Closed
Huge 80x80m living hed..
Step into a world of optical illusions @ ArtVo Illusions Immersive Gallery Experience
ArtVo is an immersive art or 'trick art' gallery, the first of its kind in Australia, where you ar..
Channel your inner lumberjack during this axe throwing session in Brisbane. Whether lobbing solo or with a group of mates, you will enjoy the exhilaration of throwing axes down the lane an..
iFLY Gold Coast is open 7 days a week until late, including school holidays and public holidays.
All packages include a minimum of 2 flights per person.
A standard flight is 50 sec..
Immerse yourself in a parallel universe offering 20 highly interactive environments jam-packed with out-of-this-world illusions and special effects.
Be completely mesmerised by the mag..
Prison Island: The Ultimate Action Game Arrives in Brisbane!
Step into Prison Island, an interactive adventure where you and your team take on 35 thrilling challenge cells.
Perfect..
Enter the world of Saboteurs in Brisbane, a live AmongUs-style game where Crew members complete tasks while Impostors secretly eliminate them.
Work together, form alliances, and use de..
For sweeping views of the greater Surfers Paradise region, climb atop Australia's highest external building and one of Queensland's most recognised land marks; the Q1 Tower with SkyPoint C..
The Story Bridge Climb gives you an incredible bird's eye view over Brisbane City, Kangaroo Point and far beyond to the distant mountain ranges and up the Brisbane River.
Story Bridge: ..
Session Times - Weekends & QLD holiday periods
Our adventure Park opens at 9am and closes at 5:00pm. Our courses close 20 minutes to 45 minutes before the close of day to ensure guests ..
Virtual Room Brisbane: An Immersive 3D Team Experience
Step beyond reality and into another dimension with the award-winning Immersive 3D collaborative experience-a mind-blowing adventure that fuses teamwork, technology, and total immersion.
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Bluey's World is a one-of-a-kind immersive experience at the Northshore Pavilion in Brisbane, Queensland, where you can play the Bluey way - for real life!
This For Real Life interacti..
Dreamworld is open every day of the year, except Christmas Day and Anzac Day.
Peak periods include weekends and Queensland School Holidays while Off-Peak operation takes place on weekd..
Celebrate World Ocean's Day With Us
Dive into your local SEA LIFE Aquarium this June and celebrate World Oceans Day with us!
Discover amazing ocean creatures, take part in fun conse..
WE ALL NEED A LITTLE LAUGHTER IN OUR LIFE
WE'VE GOT THE COMEDIANS AND THEY'VE GOT THE LOLS.
GRAB YOUR FRIENDS AND BOOK SOME TICKETS FOR GIGS IN YOUR FAVOURITE VENUES AROUND THE CO..
Kings of Comedy is Australia's original underground comedy club, a nationwide live stand-up network built for people who want something raw, hilarious and unmistakably local.
Operating..
Venue: Vanilla Zulu
Duration: 3 hours
Midweek classes operate from 6pm
Weekend classes operate from 10am and 3pm
Learn to cook Asian street food like a local! This hands-on cooking c..
Vanilla Zulu, 92 Commercial Rd, Teneriffe
Say goodbye to uninspired cooking in the kitchen as you create authentic Italian dishes rich in flavour!
Learn how to make fresh arancini ..
Five course degustation lunch/dinner for 2 at hatted restaurant Deer Duck Bistro
Enjoy chef-hatted dining at its finest at Deer Duck Bistro. Experience an innovative and elegant five c..
Enter the coolest bar you've ever seen and sip a cocktail in a year-round winter wonderland while rugged up in snow gear.
The bar is full of amazing ice sculptures and furniture, so be..
Italian 3 Course Menu With Wine - West End - For 2
Venue: Italian Street Kitchen - West End
Immerse yourself in an authentic Italian cuisine like no other at Italian Street Kitchen We..
Italian 3 Course Menu With Wine - Newstead - For 2
Italian Street Kitchen | Newstead
Immerse yourself in an authentic Italian cuisine like no other at Italian Street Kitchen Newstead and indulge in a mouth-watering three-course sharin..
High tea is an unforgettable experience enjoyed in Brisbane's oldest and most-loved cafe.
With a long history as the backdrop for memorable family occasions children and adults are bot..
Ultimate Chocolate Fondue High Tea with Sparkling - For 2
Date: Available Monday to Saturday
Venue: Room With Roses
Duration: 1.75 hours
Have a crazy sweet tooth? Make your way to..
Australia's premier whisky tasting experience discover exceptional whiskies masterclasses and our Rare&Old Bar.
Join us across Australia for unforgettable tastings from the world's fin..
Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology | Open Hours & Entry
The Abbey Museum is open from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
The Abbey Cafe is open from Monday to Friday, 10am till 2pm. The Cafe will also be open Saturdays, 10am till 2pm durin..
The zoo's opening hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm daily and closed on Christmas Day.
Enjoy roundtrip transport to Australia Zoo, run by Steve Irwin's family, in a comfy, air-conditioned veh..
The Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum is home to the largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils in the world.
The Museum is split between three facilities, the Fossil Preparati..
Open 7 days
Visit Australia's true "home of the birds" at **Birdworld Kuranda** in QLD's tropical north just 30 minutes' drive from Cairns and 1 hour from Port Douglas for a look at on..
Discover the rich history of opal mining, the geology behind the opal formation, the opal mining techniques, and of course marvel at the many hundreds of incredible opal specimens from all..
Follow the journey of a drop of rain as it travels from creeks and streams, into the rivers and down the tropical mountain range, through ancient rainforest to coastal mangroves before fin..
The Darling Downs Zoo is Queensland's newest zoo and is situated in a tranquil rural setting on Queensland's beautiful eastern Darling Downs ... about midway between Toowoomba and Warwick...
Open 7 days a week
The King's Castle is Australia's only chain of permanent exhibition of artefacts that were owned by Elvis Presley.
Featuring authentic items from Elvis Presley's..
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures: Day Trip from Cairns
Enjoy an unforgettable animal encounter with a visit to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures from Cairns.
Brave a face-to-face meeting with menacing crocodiles or hand-feed kangaroos and wal..
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary: Entry Ticket + River Cruise from Brisbane
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Fig Tree Pocket is open 7 days a week
Monday - Sunday : 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Everyone needs to meet a koala once in their life - here's your chance!
At ..
Make a Scene: Fashioning Queer Identity and Club Culture in the 90s
In the 1990s, a vibrant and creative underground nightclub and dance party scene emerged in Brisbane for LGBTQIA+ people and their allies - safe places to wear fabulous fashions that celeb..
Discover the people places and stories of Brisbane at the Museum of Brisbane, open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm.
Open every day between 10am and 5pm.
Open from 1pm on ANZAC Day.
Clo..
The Museum of Tropical Queensland is the only branch of the Queensland Museum north of Brisbane on Flinders Street in Townsville.
Open Hours
Daily: 9:30am to 5pm
Anzac Day (25 April):..
Paradise Country is open every day of the year except Anzac Day and Christmas Day.
Paradise Country is an Australian homestead and visitor attraction in Oxenford on the Gold Coast, Quee..
Paradise Country | Authentic Aussie Farm Experience
Open 9am - 10pm 7 days a week
Experience the Extraordinary!
Marvel at hundreds of rare and unusual artifacts and get hands-on with unbelievable interactives at Ripley's Believe It..
SEA LIFE Aquarium Sunshine Coast | Open Hours & Tickets
SEA LIFE Mooloolaba, located in central Mooloolaba in the heart of Queenslands famous Sunshine Coast region, is the areas top attraction for the family.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast is an a..
SkyPoint Observation Deck on level 77 of Surfers Paradise's Q1
SkyPoint at the Q1 takes you to the highest point above the Gold Coast and offers spectacular 360 degree views from the s..
Free entry
Open 9am to 3pm every day (except for some public holidays)
Australia's Largest Commercial Camel Dairy.
Sustainable and Ethical Camel Milk health and wellness product..
Warner Bros. Movie World is open every day of the year except Anzac Day and Christmas Day.
Our show times are at the right times to give you maximum opportunity to see as many shows an..
Experience for yourself what life was like for 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel stationed in Charleville.
Enlist in our brand new interactive and self guided display.
Th..
A Bigger View is a free art exhibition in Gallery 3 at HOTA: Gallery.
Embark on a journey of epic proportions as you immerse yourself in monumental works of art from the National Galle..
Great and Small - Kindred creatures in the Indigenous Australian Art Collection
Animals have played a central part in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and spiritual beliefs for over 60,000 years.
Native fauna form an integral part of relationships wit..
A curated selection of ceramics from the HOTA Collection is now on display in the Showcase cabinet of Level 5, opening onto The Exhibitionist Bar.
After a powerful meteorological event ..
We're bursting with great art in the outdoors - where discovering art in nature can remind wanderers of our place in the world.
Alongside HOTA, Evandale Parklands is home to a sculptur..
Immerse yourself in 'Olafur Eliasson: Presence'.
Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson invites us on an expansive, multi-sensory journey that engages our sense of perception.
Choo..
Permanent Exhibitions @ Queensland Art Gallery + Gallery of Modern Art
The Queensland Art Gallery + Gallery of Modern Art is open 7 days.
Free exhibitions at Gallery of Modern Art are permanent must see exhibitions.
EXHIBITIONS | PERMANENT
Australian ..
Open daily
Tickets: Free
Level 3 Brisbane City Hall
Discover the evolving life of Brisbane.
Perspectives of Brisbane offers a captivating insight into the people events and chan..
Level 3 City Hall - Museum of Brisbane
What makes a collection?
This summer Museum of Brisbane is giving you the keys to some of the most awe-inspiring collections across our amazin..
Raja Ravi Varma: The God of Small Things - Faith and Popular Culture
'The God of Small Things: Faith and Popular Culture' draws its title from Arundhati Roy's evocative novel to explore the omnipresence of faith in the mundane and extraordinary alike.
C..
123Boom! An Explosive Real-Life Arcade Game Experience
Following a successful debut in Madrid & Melbourne, discover 123Boom!, Brisbane's most exciting immersive gaming experience!
Brisbane, are you ready? 123Boom! is opening soon, secure y..
Experience a world of contraband and corruption at Alcotraz, the world's first immersive, prison-themed bar.
Don your orange jumpsuit, collude with the corrupt guards and enjoy a range..
For an unrivalled view of Brisbane city from the heart of its cultural centre, jump aboard Wheel of Brisbane as it circles its way around providing spectacular views of the surrounding reg..
Dinos Alive is a dinosaur exhibition featuring life-size animated replicas in an immersive Jurassic venue.
Walk alongside the massive creatures that roamed our world millions of years ..
@ Uptown - 91 Queen Street Brisbane City
If bliss to you means peering at infinite reflections in lit-up mirror rooms wading through brightly coloured ball pits and having pillow fight..
Hijinx Hotel is an immersive interactive game experience housed within the theme wonder and theatre of a quirky New York style hotel.
Leave the suitcases at home - these challenge rooms..
Uptown Brisbane | Myer Centre
Chermside,
Westfield Shopping Centre, Level 2, Cnr Gympie Road and Hamilton Road
Hijinx Hotel is an immersive interactive game experience housed within the theme wonder and theatre of a quirky New York style hotel.
Leave the suitcases at home - these challenge rooms..
Uptown Brisbane | Myer Centre
Mount Gravatt,
Shop MM5B, Level 2, Westfield Shopping Centre, Kessels Rd,
Hijinx Hotel is an immersive interactive game experience housed within the theme wonder and theatre of a quirky New York style hotel.
Leave the suitcases at home - these challenge rooms..
We are located at The Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
You can find us outside, in the Purple Car Park near 7-Eleven.
Open Wed-Sun: 10am to 6pm
Regular Hours (outside of Holidays)
Mo..
Spy School Experience @ Nerang
What do James Bond, Jason Bourne and Austin Powers have in common?
They are all bad ass spies with killer skills and stunt ability. Enter the shady ..
Overnight City Escape With Breakfast And Wine - For 2
Date: Available Friday to Sunday nights
Venue: The Point Brisbane
Duration: 1 Night
Escape the daily grind and unwind with a city break at The Point Brisbane Hotel. Feel your stres..
Virtual Room Brisbane: An Immersive 3D Team Experience
Step beyond reality and into another dimension with Brisbane's award-winning VR escape room-a mind-blowing adventure that fuses teamwork, technology, and total immersion.
Forget what y..
Movies for the kids these school holidays ..
It's action, comedy and excitement central these school holidays, with a supersonically awesome program of family-friendly films.
Check ..
Check out latest films, Hollywood blockbusters and independent films
There is nothing quite like watching a good movie on a big screen with big sound.
Film reviews from Switch, imdb..
The heat will be turned up as the 2026 HSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival arrives back for its 29th year in Australia this winter with a carefully selected line up of over thirty ..
Date: Available Monday to Saturday
Duration: 1.75 hours
Venue: Room with roses
Shake up your typical high tea date with this decadent chocolate high tea in a beautiful heritage loc..
High Tea With Sparkling In A Heritage Location - For 2
Date: Available Monday to Saturday
Venue: Room with Roses - Gallery Level, 117 Adelaide St Brisbane City
Enjoy a spot of high tea in the elegant heritage-listed Brisbane Arcade. Delig..
Traditional High Tea with Sparkling For 1 person
Date: Available Daily ( Except Public Holidays or special event days )
Shingle Inn - City Hall
Duration: 1.5 hours
High tea is an u..
Marina Markets at Crystalbrook Marina Port Douglas
Port Douglas Markets - Wednesdays at The Marina.
This market has a great selection of fresh produce, handmade crafts, and locally made goods.
With a relaxed atmosphere and plenty o..
Explore the sale and save on travel essentials for every journey.
CLEARANCE: UP TO 60% OFF! WHILE STOCKS LAST
Limited-time offer valid from June 9 to June 30
Bagsmart EOFY Free G..
Check out the new BagSmart BLAST series of Backpacks.
The Blast Roller Backpack takes travel in stride-on wheels on foot or on your terms.
Designed for carry-on compliance with maxi..
Tuesday 30th June 2026 is the end of financial year in 2026.
Save BIG at the (EOFYS) End Of Finanical Year sales.
End of financial year sales are in now in full swing.
Pick up br..
Fantastic Furniture | 2026 EOFY Sale - up to 40% OFF
We are excited to share Fantastic Furniture's biggest ever EOFY Sale!
Offer: Up to 40% OFF selected products.
-:- Sofas & Armchairs
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KitchenAid are pleased to announce their EOFY Sale.
KitchenAid's EOFY Sale Now Live
Save up to 35%
Offer 1: Save up to 35% in the KitchenAid EOFY Sale.
Dates: 04/06/2026 -..
MyHomeware: Bathroom & Kitchen Products - EOFY Sale Up to 85% Off Sitewide
MyHomeware is one of Australia's leading online destinations for premium-quality bathroom and kitchen supplies combining style value and convenience.
Offer: Up to 85% Off Sitewide
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It's that time of the year again! The Onebed EOFY Sale is here, and we want you to be the first to know about the incredible deals we have lined up.
EOFY SALE
UP TO 50% OFF MATTRESS..
Spicers Retreats | Winter Campaign - Shop Now and Get extra deals
Spicers Retreats is a curated collection of luxury lodges boutique hotels and private eco-retreats located in New South Wales and Queensland.
Each destination offers a unique blend of ..
We've launched our EOFY Sale collection, featuring a wide range of winter favourites and best-selling styles - perfect for shoppers looking for cosy essentials and seasonal savings.
Up ..
Valmori Home Collection: Sleep Sale - $400 off mattresses & sofas
We would like to announce Valmori Home Collection: Autumn Mega Sale
Mattresses & Sofas & Toppers & Pillows
Early EOFY Sleep Sale $400 off on all mattresses & sofas
NOW until 30t..
Wheel&Barrow your destination for home decor and homewares is having a Mid Year Sale and it's a massive storewide sale.
Take advantage of our Mid Year Permanent Markdowns Sale
Kitche..
Ampol State of Origin 2: Westpac NSW Blues v QLD Maroons
Game II - MCG, Melbourne | Wednesday, 17 June
Australia's greatest sporting rivalry heads back to the iconic MCG with Origin Game II kicking off on Wednesday, 17 June.
The Nation's s..
Experience the all-consuming power of Australia's greatest sporting rivalry as Origin returns for 2026.
Get ready to witness an unmatched display of intensity as the game's best playe..
Are you ready Australia Freestyle Kings' adrenaline-pumping family fun event is returning in 2026!
The Freestyle Kings Live is heading across Australia in the 2026 "World Tour".
Th..
Blanc de Blanc Encore brings a sparkling night of bold comedy, cabaret, and seductive spectacle to Brisbane.
Expect high-energy performances, playful chaos, and an adults-only atmosph..
Witness The All New Arena Sensation
Australia's Outback Spectacular presents their new show 'Heartland'.
Come along and witness a heart warming and immersive arena show with a thre..
Age of Dinosaurs Museum Half Day Tour with Red Dirt Tours.
Enjoy the Australian Age of Dinosaurs outdoor museum in style when you join this convenient tour, with pickup and drop-off di..
Brisbane Buccaneer: 90-minute Jetski Trip - Sandstone Point
This 90-minute jetski trip has everything! Feel the thrill of riding the waves in the open ocean the exhilaration of weaving ..
Museum of Underwater Art
Yongala Dive
One of North Queensland's only approved operators for the newly launched - Museum of Underwater Art located in the pristine waters of John Brew..
The Eumundi Market is the biggest on the Sunshine Coast and one of the biggest in Queensland.
With over 600 stalls transforming into a vibrant mecca for shoppers looking for something ..
Funky Bunch Entertainment provide weekly pub trivia shows as well as corporate, social, fundraising and sporting group private functions.
Funky Bunch Trivia is a well-known, well-establ..
We love trivia and we love to laugh.
So much so that we combine enthusiasm with our background in television production to create a fresh, new, multimedia trivia experience that feels ..
Join us for a fun filled quiz night at your favourite venue for good food, good friends and good laughs! QuizzaMe delivers an action packed trivia night using no pens and no paper - just w..
We just love the footy.
And it's all LIVE and FREE on Seven.
Seven has announced its AFL commentary team and football shows for 2026.
Programs include Agenda Setters, Unfiltered,..
Fox Footy is Australia's only dedicated 24/7 AFL channel on 504 and KAYO.
FOX FOOTY is the ultimate place to experience all the action of every round of the Toyota AFL Premiership Seaso..
Returning for its 18th season in 2026 MasterChef Australia is must-see TV.
MasterChef Australia 2026 airs four nights a week from Sunday to Wednesday. The episodes air on Channel 10 and..
Join Sam, Mick and Andy as they share a laugh about the world of AFL sport and catch up with stars of today, tomorrow and yesteryear.
A lighter look at the AFL world with guest football..
