Top Things to do in Brisbane Region
Things to do in Brisbane Region, Queensland: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Brisbane Region, Australia including Pioneer Bridges Camping Reserve, Lake Samsonvale, O'Reillys Birds of Prey, Killarney Glen, Kumbartcho Sanctuary & Nursery, Russell Island Conservation Corner, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Darlington Park, Lake Eden.
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1. Pioneer Bridges Camping Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Pioneer Bridges camping reserve is in a pleasant location, next to Ovens River with tall trees that provide good shade. A great place to relax beside the river suitable for swimming and fishing. The camp area has pit toilets and is well located a short distance from the Great Alpine Rd, Everton township and the Murray to the Mountains rail trail.
2. 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.
3. O'Reillys Birds of Prey
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By TrippyBee20 - Townsville, Australia
Saw two owls, a black kite and a wedge-tailed eagle. Also had the chance to hold a bird. Fantastic! Host was knowledgeable and experienced.
4. Killarney Glen
5. Kumbartcho Sanctuary & Nursery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Loz310 - Brisbane, Australia
Went along just to see what the area now offered. It had been about twenty years since I last visited. Very pleased to see how well the area was being kept by the local council and volunteers. Particularly happy with the variety of bird life I saw in the sanctuary and along the river. The is also an information centre and nursery.
6. Russell Island Conservation Corner
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Visitrusselllisland - Russell Island, Australia
Fantastic Bushwalk from this office thru the Whistling Kite Wetlands. Water views and amazing native flora and fauna.This walking trail is one of the best on Russell Island. A fifth star would be for sigage posted near ferry to notify tourists of this great attraction. The full walk is 45 mins and you tour a great section of pristine Russell island.
7. Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,353 reviews
An oasis for wildlife, the Gardens feature 52 hectares of plants from Australia and all around the world. Horticultural and art and craft shows are displayed in the Auditorium most weekends and free volunteer guided walks leave the Information Centre, Monday to Saturday (except public holidays) at 11 am and 1 pm. Alternatively you may like to explore the Gardens via one, or all, of the three self-guided trails available.
Reviewed By christoskontas - Thessaloniki, Greece
The botanical gardens cover a vast area with a huge array of beautiful flowers, tropical plants and trees of Australia and around the world. It's a lovely green breath of life near the city of Brisbane. Some of the highlights are the geodesic dome, the Japanese gardens, the rainforest and the bamboo forest. Definitely worth a visit and everyone will enjoy the walk and tour of the gardens. It was an unforgettable experience in nature.
8. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,995 reviews
Discover over 70 species of Australian native animals in a beautiful, natural bush setting at the world's first and largest koala sanctuary. Meet a koala, hand-feed kangaroos, marvel at the playful platypus, and enjoy a full daily schedule of keeper talks and activities, including Sheep Dog Show and Wild Lorikeet Feeding. Amenities: free wiFi everywhere, parents' rooms & cafes.
Reviewed By Gday2U2
We had a small group of US based travel agents in Brisbane for a limited time and the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary was the perfect spot for them to get their koala cuddle fix! It is a comfortable walk through the grounds and there is a complete range of iconic Australian wildlife. We stopped in for lunch and had time to feed kangaroos, cuddle koalas and get great photos, see wombat, dingo, cassowary, kookaburras and cockatoos, just to mention a few. Then we took the Mirimar cruising the Brisbane river back to South Bank. Its the only way to go!
9. Darlington Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By dancQ461SJ - Brisbane, Australia
Beautiful campgrounds on lovely river. Plenty of water for our teenagers to jump from the trees and kayak. Toilets always clean and stocked. No showers but river was fine for us. Carry out own rubbish. Fire drums provided, wood for sale. We will definitely be back!
10. Lake Eden
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