Roma Street Parkland and CBD skyline (2020 photograph) — surrounding area, not the accommodation property

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Things to do in Brisbane

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Roma Street Parkland and CBD skyline (2020 photograph) — surrounding area, not the accommodation property. Photo: Kgbo. CC BY-SA 4.0. Adapted. Historical location photograph (2020); not evidence of current property appearance.

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Compare nine verified cultural, riverside and garden places across Brisbane CBD, South Brisbane and New Farm. Cards open official visitor information; they are not standalone SML Stays attraction guides.

Showing 9 of 9 verified places0 have full SML Stays accommodation guides in this first quality-controlled release.

Waterfront · South Brisbane

South Bank Parklands

Choose South Bank for riverfront lawns, playgrounds and Streets Beach. It is on the South Brisbane bank, not in Brisbane CBD. Check current park and swimming notices before visiting; a parklands visit and a theatre arrival require different meeting points.

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Museums & galleries · South Brisbane

Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art

QAG and GOMA are separate gallery buildings at Stanley Place. General entry is free, with charges for some exhibitions and special events. Choose the gallery and exhibition before planning your arrival; the Children’s Art Centre is part of the gallery offer.

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Museums & galleries · South Brisbane

Queensland Museum Kurilpa

The museum is at the Queensland Cultural Centre. General entry is free; SparkLab and some exhibitions or events require paid admission. Check the selected activity and current access guidance rather than assuming every museum experience is included.

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Culture · South Brisbane

Queensland Performing Arts Centre

QPAC contains several theatres with different arrival points. Confirm your theatre, performance date and ticket separately. Its official guidance distinguishes Grey Street and Russell Street drop-off options; use the theatre-specific directions when choosing transport.

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Parks & gardens · Brisbane CBD

City Botanic Gardens

These riverside gardens are on the CBD side of the river and include a playground and garden walks. They are distinct from Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha. Check the official access map for your entrance and any facility-specific opening times.

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Parks & gardens · Brisbane CBD

Roma Street Parkland

A city-edge garden and picnic option with lawns and playgrounds. The Spectacle Garden has its own dawn-to-dusk access, so do not assume all parts of the park share the same hours. Compare your accommodation address with the entrance you intend to use.

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Museums & galleries · Brisbane CBD

Museum of Brisbane

A city-history and cultural visit inside City Hall, distinct from Queensland Museum across the river. The museum directs visitors through the King George Square foyer and lifts to Level 3; it cannot be reached by stairs. Check current exhibition and access information.

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Parks & gardens · New Farm

New Farm Park

A riverside park with gardens, playgrounds and picnic space beside Brisbane Powerhouse. New Farm is a separate neighbourhood from the CBD and South Bank. Check the Council access map and current transport service for the part of the park you want to reach.

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Culture · New Farm

Brisbane Powerhouse

A performing-arts venue in a former power station beside New Farm Park. Check the operator’s programme for the exact show and ticket conditions. The venue advises that parking is limited; a nearby park visit does not establish a show booking or a reserved parking space.

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Plan the river bank and the entrance

South Bank Parklands, QAGOMA, Queensland Museum and QPAC are in South Brisbane. City Hall and the City Botanic Gardens are in Brisbane CBD. New Farm Park and Brisbane Powerhouse form a separate riverside outing. Group visits by their actual location rather than treating all Brisbane attractions as city-centre neighbours.

A cultural day in South Brisbane

Choose the museum activity, gallery exhibition or QPAC theatre first. Museum and gallery general admission does not include every ticketed exhibition or performance. Compare South Brisbane accommodation with CBD stays, allowing for your river crossing.

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