5. Admire the Views from the Brisbane Lookout Mount Coot-tha
For one of the best views of Brisbane, drive up to the Brisbane Lookout Mount Coot-tha. Here, you can breathe in a breathtaking panorama over the entire area, with the city skyscrapers sprouting in the distance. Walking tracks weave through the national park, and a restaurant serves up delicious food with superb views.
If you’re looking for things to do in Brisbane at night, many locals and tourists come here in the evening for views of the city at sunset.
The lookout is only about a four-minute drive from the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha, and it makes a perfect complement to a garden tour.
6. Find Inspiration at the Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)
The excellent – and free – Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) occupies two adjacent but contrasting buildings along the waterfront in the South Bank Cultural Precinct. Together, they display more than 1,700 works of art from around the world, with a special focus on Australia, the Pacific, and Asia.
This bold collection is sure to spark animated conversations between art lovers of all stripes. Even the Gallery of Modern Art’s award-winning, glass-encased building makes a statement.
Permanent exhibitions at the Queensland Art Gallery include the International and Asian Collection, with classic and contemporary works; the Indigenous Australian Collection; and the dramatic sculptures gracing the grounds. The interior is beautiful. Water features and giant chandeliers reflect the light that floods in through floor-to-ceiling windows.
