Top Things to do in Brisbane Region
10 Bodies of Water in Brisbane Region That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Brisbane Region, Australia including Lake Samsonvale, The Brisbane River, Greenwood Lakes, Lake Eden, Robelle Domain, Brown Lake, UQ Lakes, Centenary Lakes, Colleges Crossing Recreational Reserve, Blue Lake National Park.
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1. Lake Samsonvale
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By kpiddy - Brisbane, Australia
Lake Samsonvale is roughly a forty five minute drive North of Brisbane City, it is a perfect place to go to get away from suburbia and enjoy a lakeside walk, picnic, barbeque, fish (with a permit) and in certain sections of the lake paddle craft is allowed. No swimming is permitted. Vehicle access to the lake is best via Forgan Road with car parking available at Forgan Cove, Forgan Park and Bullocky Rest. On the afternoon of our visit we parked at Bullocky Rest and enjoyed the stunning lake views with a cuppa before heading out along the trail to Forgan Cove and back. A small section of the trail follows the road from Forgan Park to the intersection of Gorgons Crossing Road. Only glimpses of the lake could be seen along the trail, which was disappointing, I observed the occassional wooden plank for seating along the track, bring water and wear a hat to enjoy this neighbourhood of Moreton Bay Shire.
2. The Brisbane River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,182 reviews
The Brisbane River is perfect for adventure, leisure and recreation. Go kayaking, stand up paddleboarding or take a trip on a City Cat. Celebrate the Brisbane River at a Riverfire function or just have a picnic in the riverside parkland. The Kangaroo Point Cliffs are a great vantage point to see the Brisbane River, or go rock climbing or abseiling with Riverlife Adventure Centre. Try Story Bridge Adventure climb, cycle, rollerblade or go for a jog. Dance with the local aboriginal tribe, Mirrabooka or visit South Bank. However you look at it you can't visit Brisbane without experiencing the River. Then cruise out to Tangalooma Island Resort for a must do experience. Enjoy!
Reviewed By K1078RKannc - Nashville, United States
The Brisbane river is enjoyable both by boat and if time allows, there is an amazing path that runs along its banks...nature, cafes, restaurants, exercise, relax...the river offers something for everyone. Clean public bathrooms.
3. Greenwood Lakes
4. Lake Eden
5. Robelle Domain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Robelle Domain’s expansive green lawns, bike tracks, tree top walks and shady picnic areas are great for all the family. Add to this the Family Water Play complete with a huge tipping bucket and water jets, and the public, lagoon-style pool (opening September 2015), the kids will absolutely love this place – parents can also grab a coffee and lunch in the Robelle Cafe.
Reviewed By U9126JTmichellem - Brisbane, Australia
Lovely place to exercise. Plenty of wide paths that lead in various directions. Plenty of room to walk beside friends or pooches. Beautiful open spaces to lunch and a small lake with a cascading water fall. Other options are domain swimming pools, which are free and have lovely cafes, with Orion shopping centre nearby to shop, go see a movie or grab a more substantial meal.
6. Brown Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By SeeZC3 - North Stradbroke Island, Australia
It's a short drive but worth the effort. The cool water and vast expanse of beauty makes this a great place for a family picnic
7. UQ Lakes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By TristanS417 - London, United Kingdom
Beautiful grounds, great coffee, excellent food (the kids especially loved the pizza!). This has a beautiful sandstone University feel, so much nicer than QUT.
8. Centenary Lakes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By RogerJoyceR - Caboolture, Australia
Lovely place to visit and have a picnic things for children to play on kick a ball have a great time. If your into sports then there,s all sorts of fasilities there and you can play bowls outside the eating area which do lovely meals and arnt expensive if your on a budget all in all a great place.
9. Colleges Crossing Recreational Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By 497seras
We had an amazing morning there with our dog. Lot of area to walk by the river.Great coffeshop to enjoy morning breakfast. Plenty of bbq area,picnic benches And amazing kids playground. Great place for families with kids especially. People were doing kayak and fishing as
10. Blue Lake National Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By rond686 - Caloundra, Australia
We took the Kaboora track, a very nice walk to and from the lake lookout. Although the information board warns about open canopy making it hot during the day, this was not our experience. For most of the way, there is good shade. The vegetation was nice. We saw very few birds, probably because we did not get there early in the morning. The track is good and, apart from a couple of places with soft sand, very easy indeed.
