How many things can you tick off the Brisbane Bucket List on your CMC Rocks QLD adventure? From the iconic Story Bridge Adventure climb and popular South Bank cultural precinct to meeting Australia’s cutest koala’s up close at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary or exploring Brisbane via the award winning restaurants on offer, here are 30 of the best things to do in and around Brisbane.

Keen to explore beyond Brisbane city? Hike Mount Glorious with cool air and rainforest trails, it’s enjoyable all year round. If you’re in your 4WD, Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) is just off the coast of Brisbane, after a 25-minute boat ride you can put some sand on your wheels and 4WD ‘Straddie’, snorkel with manta rays and learn about the local Quandamooka people on a Yura Tour.

Whether you’re wanting to delve deeper into the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, meet Indigenous artists or use your tastebuds to discover this ancient culture, these are the must-do Indigenous experiences in and around Brisbane.

If you’re in Brisbane city, BlackCard Cultural Tours will show you around the South Brisbane precinct and share stories about the incredible First Nations public art. At the neighbouring Birrunga Gallery & Dining, you’ll catch the latest exhibitions by resident Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and experience modern Australian cuisine, with a native twist. 

Heading out to the regions? Book a Nyanda Cultural Tour to see another side of Brisbane’s Nudgee Waterholes. A smoke ceremony; tasting seasonal bush foods, weaving and ochre-making demonstrations are all part of the experience.