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Saturday night is girl's night out at The Long Room (162-168 Collins Street).
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Get outdoors and have fun with a sport that's extreme, but not too extreme.
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Stay alive and do the hustle at a 1970's themed disco party!
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Lock N Load Bistro (142 Boundary Street) is the perfect embodiment of its West End location. Let's see... gastro-pub st... [more]
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See the rainforest how it's meant to be seen; get up high for panoramic views or down low to the forest floor with an el... [more]
For art and performances that are wild, whacky and even a little weird, check out the line up at the Judith Wright Centr... [more]
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What's more fun than mini-golf? Themed mini-golf! And while it may seem a little bazaar, King Tutt's Putt Putt (corner... [more]
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They say that one man's trash is another man's treasure and nowhere else is this more appropriate than at Reverse Garbag... [more]
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Mt Barney Lodge (1093 Logan Road, Mt Barney) is a certified eco tourism retreat located at the base of Mount Barney, a n... [more]
For many people, the pet pooch is a part of the family. The owners of Browndog Cafe evidently feel the same way.
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Aircraft spotting is a hobby that involves monitoring various types of aerial vehicles – aeroplanes most commonly, but a... [more]
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Travel to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (708 Jesmond Road, Fig Tree Pocket) in style with a Mirimar Koala Cruise. The M... [more]
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And now for something completely different... a futuristic fun house full of funny and unpredictable multi-sensory exper... [more]
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Travel the Brisbane River in old fashion style with a Kookaburra River Queens cruise.
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Experience the thrill of break neck speeds in a safe, controlled environment on the Gold Coast.
Off Road Rush (201 Lo... [more]
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Experience outback Australia without having to drive through hundreds of kilometres of desert. Paradise Country (Entert... [more]
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Relive the time when B grade science fiction movies lit up the big screen, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Fats Domino do... [more]
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Nothing beats the simple joy of blowing bubbles. By making your own mixture and wand, you can enjoy an inexpensive afte... [more]
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Bingo is no longer the preferred pastime for overzealous retirees. This game of luck is an enjoyable and exciting activ... [more]
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Do you have an idea for a cartoon but lack the animation skills to see it come to life? Don't worry my friend, that's w... [more]
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The Audio Design Museum believes that good design isn't just found in museums and art galleries. Their self guided walk... [more]
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Bright colours, the chatter of African languages and the smell of exotic spices dominate Ranchhod Arcade in Moorooka, an... [more]
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Oxford Street is a trendy shopping and dining precinct located in the riverside suburb of Bulimba.
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Pacman, Mortal Kombat, Donkey Kong and the legendary Space Invaders... The old pixelated arcade games are suddenly cool ... [more]
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Shortly after World War Two, a grand ballroom opened in Bowen Hills. Christened Cloudland, the elaborate venue quickly ... [more]
Look out Queen Street and move over Paddington – James Street is the hot new spot for shopping and dining.
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It's the latest in dining – socially conscious eateries that strive to adhere to ecological and ethical guidelines. Thi... [more]
In 1906, the site on George Street was the Lyceum, Brisbanes first permanent picture theatre. In the sixties, it became... [more]
Take a step back from the fast paced modern world and enjoy some old fashioned romance with a leisurely gondola ride alo... [more]
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Juliet Capulet once asked, 'What's in a name?' This is obviously a question the organisers of the hip new markets in We... [more]
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Paintball is an enjoyable pastime for all fitness levels. The rules are simple, you can play alone or as part of a team... [more]
If you're tired of throwing the same old backyard BBQ each year, why not consider throwing a party that starts with a ba... [more]
Laser tag, the favourite sport of How I Met Your Mother character Barney Stinson, is an exciting war game that offers al... [more]
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Zorbing, as defined by the Concise Oxford Dictionary, is 'a sport in which a participant is secured inside an inner caps... [more]
It's a well known fact that children love dinosaurs. The Energex Playasaurus Place capitalises on this by providing a n... [more]
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You don't have to drive up or down the coast for hours to enjoy a day of beach fun; believe it or not, Brisbane has seve... [more]
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Lights, camera, action!
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We all know that honey comes from bees, but have you ever wondered how it gets from the bees to your kitchen (and onto y... [more]
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The Sciencentre (corner of Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Bank) is one museum where the 'look but don't touch' rule d... [more]
The Big Pineapples offers a taste of tropical Queensland minus the tropical temperature.
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To quote Stanley Kramer out of context, it's a mad, mad, mad, mad world – so mad, in fact, that amateur anthologist Robe... [more]
Sweet soy beef, pork ribs in Peking sauce, boulgogi steak and salt and pepper calamari... We all know that Asian food is... [more]
When the Brisbane City Council learned that traffic sign boxes were the most graffitied council asset, they decided to t... [more]
If you believe that pesticides, synthetic chemicals and radiation have no place on your dinner plate, head down to the C... [more]
Bellingham Maze, located on Tanawha Tourist Drive, is the only one of its kind in Australia; a massive star shaped hedge... [more]
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With a little research, spending a day in Brisbane without spending money is easily done.
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Believe it or not, skating (whether on rollerblades, quads or ice skates) is a great way to keep fit and loose weight. O... [more]
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The Ferny Grove Markets are undoubtedly a flea market – and that's not a bad thing! If you like to haggle; if you prefe... [more]
From concerts to citizenship ceremonies, Brisbane City Hall provides a range of services to the people of Brisbane. If ... [more]
While it's hard to see what's so 'Aussie' about Aussie World (perhaps its proximity to The Ettamogah Pub?), a trip to th... [more]
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You're never too old for a playground.
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You've probably seen those blue City Sights buses around town, but have you ever considered jumping aboard? A City Sigh... [more]
Model ships and marine engines are among the myriad displays at the Queensland Maritime Museum.
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Vegetarian cuisine does not equate to tofu and rabbit food. Experienced vegetarian chefs work to balance a variety of f... [more]
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Presenting the Australian Woolshed, a fair dinkum Aussie attraction that brings the country to the city. Located in the... [more]
Limes Hotel (the first Australian member of Design Hotels) is not just a hotel, nor is it merely a bar. The Fortitude V... [more]
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If you're not already on the freecycling bandwagon, now is a good time to jump aboard. Freecycling, the latest environm... [more]
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The resort township of Tangalooma on Moreton Island is renowned worldwide for its prevalent tame dolphin population, mak... [more]
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"Jazz washes away the dust of everyday life." –Art Blakey
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