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Up to 47% off Brisbane helicopter flight for 2 or 3 persons
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Available on select dates until December 2023 for a 15 to 20-minute flight.
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As of 8 October, restrictions in Brisbane have eased. Brisbane locals can dine-in at a restaurant or cafe, have visitors over, gather outdoors and attend public venues.
Looking to get out and about and explore? See our guide for things to do in Brisbane to find some inspiration.
What can I do in Brisbane?
If you live closer to the Gold Coast, see what's open here.
- You must wear a mask at airports, public transport or rideshares, shuttles and in healthcare settings.
- Have up to 100 people in your home.
- Public gatherings have no limit.
- Visit a restaurant, cafe, bar or nightclub (dancing is allowed). Food and drink must be consumed only while seated. The 1 person per 2 square metres rule applies.
- Visit gyms and hairdressers subject to a 1 person per 2 square metre rule.
- Visit museums, galleries, libraries and historical sites, following the 1 person per 2 square metres rule.
- Travel to hiking trails, camping grounds, parks, playgrounds and skate parks.
- Attend a wedding or funeral with no capacity limits.
- Visit hospitals, aged care and disability facilities so long as you're not a close contact or haven't been in a declared hotspot.
- Attend an indoor event with allocated seating at 100% capacity. Masks must be worn.
- Attend an outdoor event with COVID Safe Event Checklist at 100% capacity.
- Attend stadium events at 100% capacity.
- Travel and book overnight accommodation. However, travel outside of affected Local Government Areas is not recommended.
- Community sport is permitted.
- Attend an open home or auction.
See the latest Brisbane deals
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RedBalloon
Up to 10% off Australia Zoo entry with transfers from Brisbane
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Available until 15 December 2023 when you purchase 2 or more vouchers using the code. T&Cs apply.
Sofitel
Australia stays from $260 per night
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Available on stays until 2022 on destinations including Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and more. Sample price is for a stay at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.
Experience Oz
$110: Croc Express to Australia Zoo from Brisbane
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Available until June 2022 and includes 6-hour zoo experience and transfers from Brisbane.
Motorhome Republic
Get 5% off Apollo Motorhomes rentals
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Available until March 2023 when you book 180 days in advance. Destinations include Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide and more. T&Cs apply.
Motorhome Republic
Get 5% off base rate on rentals
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Available on Star RV Australia rentals until March 2023 when you book 180 days in advance. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns and more. T&Cs apply.
Motorhome Republic
Get 7.5% off Let’s Go Motorhomes rentals
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Available on select dates until March 2023 when you book 90 days in advance. Destinations include Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Perth, Melbourne and more. T&Cs apply.
Lastminute.com.au
Up to 43% off Brisbane stays
Available on select travel dates. Destinations include Brisbane CBD, Spring Hill, Fortitude Valley and more.
Motorhome Republic
Up to 10% off Queensland motorhome rentals
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Available on rentals until 15 December 2022 with Apollo and Cheapa Campa. Pick up locations include Brisbane and Cairns. T&Cs apply.
finder.com.au
Sunshine Coast: Australia Zoo entry pass with transfer $159
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Available until 31 December 2023 and includes return transfers from Noosa.
Booking.com
Brisbane stays from $32/night
Available on select stay dates. Sample accommodation is at Gonow Family Backpackers Hostel. T&Cs apply.
finder.com.au
$159: Australia Zoo admission pass with transfers from Brisbane
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Available until December 2023.
Travelodge
Up to 20% off advance bookings
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Available on stays until 31 December 2022 on destinations including Darwin, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
Travelodge
Up to 15% off Australia and New Zealand escapes
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Available until 31 December 2022 and includes a complimentary bottle of wine on select properties. Destinations include Sydney, Darwin, Hobart, Brisbane, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
Adina
Up to 20% off 3+ night stays
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Available on stays until 31 December 2022 on select properties including in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and more. T&Cs apply.
Bookmundi
Up to 30% off Australia tours
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Available on select dates from 2022 – 2023. Destinations include Whitsunday, Uluru, Blue Mountains, Eyre Peninsula, Cairns and more.
East Coast Car Rentals
Up to 10% off long-term car hires
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Available until 31 May 2023 when you book a minimum of 21 days' rental. Destinations include Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast and more. T&Cs apply.
Pullman
Australia hotels from $184 per night
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Available on select stay dates until December 2022. Destinations include Adelaide, Melbourne, Port Douglas, Brisbane, Sydney and more. Sample stay is at Pullman Magenta Shores Resort.
Groupon
Up to 61% off Australia getaways
Available for travel on select dates to Sydney, Sunshine Coast, Adelaide, Brisbane, Launceston, Newcastle, Noosa Heads, Cairns, NSW and more.
Virgin Australia
Domestic flights from $69 each way
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Available for travel from July 2022 – May 2023 to Gold Coast, Adelaide, Coffs Harbour, Alice Springs, Townsville and more. Sample fare is Ballina-Sydney. T&Cs apply.
Cruisin' Motorhomes
Up to 10% off long term hires
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Available on daily rental rates when you book a minimum of 21 days. Destinations include Melbourne, Cairns, Sydney, Brisbane and Hobart. T&Cs apply.
Hotels.com
Up to 50% off Australia getaways
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Available on stays until March 2023 on destinations including Gold Coast, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide. T&CS apply.
Agoda
Up to 25% off Australia getaways
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Available on stays until 30 September 2022. Destinations include Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Cairns, Perth, Newcastle and more. T&Cs apply.
I Want That Flight
Flights within Australia from $33 each way
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Available on flights until December 2022 to destinations including Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Newcastle and more. Sample fare is Ballina-Sydney with Jetstar.
Hostelworld
Brisbane stays from $17/night
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Available on select stay dates until December 2022. Sample stay is at Nomads Brisbane.
Booking.com
Up to 15% off getaways
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Available on stays from 4 April – 30 September 2022. Destinations include Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide and more.
DriveNow
Brisbane campervan hires from $34 per day
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Available on select rental dates in 2022. Sample rate is for alpha with Spaceships.
Skydive Australia
Get $40 off midweek tandem skydives
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Available on jumps until 28 October 2022 on select locations including Byron Bay, Newcastle, Cairns, Melbourne, Hunter Valley and more. T&Cs apply.
Contiki
Up to 15% off Australia adventures
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Available on select travel dates until 2022. Destinations include Melbourne, Perth, Rottnest Island, Cairns, Darwin, Sydney, Byron Bay, Uluru, Canberra, Jindabyne, Great Ocean Road and more.
Classbento
Brisbane workshops from $18
Available on select dates on classes such as painting, pottery, cooking and more.
DriveMyCar
Queensland car hires from $28/day
Available on select rentals dates when you book a minimum of 7 days. Sample price is for a rental in Hendra, Brisbane.
Expedia.com.au
Extra 10% off stays for members
Sign up Expedia Rewards to become a member and get exclusive discounts on hotel stays. Destinations include Sydney, Cairns, Canberra, Sunshine Coast, Hobart and more. T&Cs apply.
Experience Oz
Up to 23% off Brisbane experiences
Available on select travel dates in 2022. Includes bridge climbs, sightseeing tours, indoor skydives, attraction passes, hot air balloon flights and more. T&Cs apply.
Lastminute.com.au
Up to 30% off local family getaways
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Available on select dates in 2022 and on select properties across Sunshine Coast, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and more. T&Cs apply.
Wotif
Up to 25% off Australia holiday packages
Available on select dates until December 2022 when you book your hotel and flights together. Destinations include Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast and more.
Wotif
Up to 55% off Australia getaways
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Available on stays until August 2022. Destinations include Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, Cairns, Adelaide, Townsville, Tasmania, Sydney, Broome and more.
RedBalloon
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Get $10 off activities with code
Available on select dates on destinations including Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart and more. Minimum spend of $300 required. Activities include hot air balloon flights, skydives, high teas and more. T&Cs apply.
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RedBalloon
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Get $5 off activities with code
Available when you spend a minimum of $250 on activities such as hot air balloon flights, rally driving, skydives, high teas and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart and more. T&Cs apply.
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Adrenaline
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Get 5% off Australia-wide experiences with code
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Available on activities including V8 racing, hot air balloon rides, kayak tours, skydives and more. Destinations include Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Hobart and more. Minimum spend of $300 required. T&Cs apply.
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Adrenaline
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Extra 10% off Australia activities and experiences
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Available on select dates and activities such as V8 racing, tandem skydives, scenic helicopter flights and jet boat rides. Destinations include Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Brisbane and more. Minimum spend of $350 required. T&Cs apply.
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What's open in Brisbane
Brisbane attractions open in July 2022
Attractions in Brisbane can re-open now that lockdown has ended. If you're ready to get back out there, see our top recommendations of things to do in Brisbane and the best places to visit in the city.
| Attraction | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Story Bridge Climb | Open 6am - 10pm Monday to Sunday |
| South Bank Parklands | Open 5am - 12am Monday to Sunday |
| Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary | Open 9am - 5pm Monday to Sunday |
| Queensland Art Gallery | Open 10am - 5pm Monday to Sunday |
| Queensland Museum | Open 9:30am - 4pm Monday to Sunday |
| Palace Cinemas | Open (Session times depend on the show) |
| Roma Street Parklands | Open 24 hours Monday to Sunday |
| Daisy Hill Conservation Park | Open 7am - 6:30pm Monday to Sunday |
| Snow4Kids | Open 17 July -31 August Friday to Sunday |
Check out our deals and promo codes for Brisbane attractions
RedBalloon
Up to 25% off Australia experiences + an extra 10% off with code
Available on activities including skydives, whale watching cruises, day tours, getaways and more. Must purchase 2 or more vouchers. Destinations include Gold Coast, Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and more. T&Cs apply.
RedBalloon
Up to 10% off Australia Zoo entry with transfers from Brisbane
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Available until 15 December 2023 when you purchase 2 or more vouchers using the code. T&Cs apply.
KKday
Up to 34% off things to do in Australia
Available on select travel dates across Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast and more. Activities include day tours, zoo and animal interactions, tandem skydives, hot air balloon flights, jet boat rides and more.
Adrenaline
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Extra 10% off Australia activities and experiences
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Available on select dates and activities such as V8 racing, tandem skydives, scenic helicopter flights and jet boat rides. Destinations include Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Brisbane and more. Minimum spend of $350 required. T&Cs apply.
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Viator
Up to 15% off local activities
Available on select dates on activities including day tours, skydiving, hot air ballooning, attraction passes and cruises. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Cairns, Canberra, Brisbane, Hobart and more. T&Cs apply.
Skydive Australia
Up to $20 off skydiving with code
Get $20 off per person when you book for 4 or more. Destinations include Sydney, Byron Bay, Newcastle, Cairns, Brisbane and more.
RedBalloon
Exclusive
Get $10 off activities with code
Available on select dates on destinations including Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart and more. Minimum spend of $300 required. Activities include hot air balloon flights, skydives, high teas and more. T&Cs apply.
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RedBalloon
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Get $5 off activities with code
Available when you spend a minimum of $250 on activities such as hot air balloon flights, rally driving, skydives, high teas and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart and more. T&Cs apply.
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Adrenaline
Up to 50% off Australia experiences
Available on select dates, including Christmas and New Year's, for activities such as skydiving, hot air balloon flights, bridge climbing, high teas and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Melbourne and more.
Everything Australia
Up to 40% off things to do in Australia
Available on select dates and activities including hot air ballooning, skydiving, sightseeing cruises, whale watching cruises and dining. Destinations include Sydney, Cairns, Perth, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Brisbane and more.
Skydive Australia
Up to $40 off skydiving with code
Get $40 off per person when you book for 8 or more. Destinations include Sydney, Byron Bay, Newcastle, Cairns, Brisbane and more.
Adrenaline
Up to 42% off activities for kids
Available on select dates for activities like whale watching, go karting, sightseeing tours, attraction passes and more. Destinations include Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Canberra and more.
Scoopon
Up to 70% on local deals
Shop for dining experiences, attractions and more for up to 70% off. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, Adelaide and more.
RedBalloon
Up to 23% off flying experiences plus an extra $5 off with code
Available on select dates when you spend a minimum of $250. Activities include hot air ballooning, skydiving, helicopter scenic flights. Destinations include Gold Coast, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hunter Valley, Sydney and more. T&Cs apply.
Classbento
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Get $20 off classes with code
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Available until 18 October 2022 on classes including cooking, painting, candle making, pottery and more. Minimum spend of $250 required. Destinations include Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Perth and more. T&Cs apply.
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Adrenaline
Up to 47% off Brisbane helicopter flight for 2 or 3 persons
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Available on select dates until December 2023 for a 15 to 20-minute flight.
Experience Oz
$110: Croc Express to Australia Zoo from Brisbane
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Available until June 2022 and includes 6-hour zoo experience and transfers from Brisbane.
Groupon
Brisbane: Australia Zoo admission tickets from $35
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Vouchers valid up to 6 months from date of purchase. T&Cs apply.
finder.com.au
$159: Australia Zoo admission pass with transfers from Brisbane
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Available until December 2023.
RedBalloon
Get $10 off sitewide with code
Available on activities such as hot air balloon flights, skydives, quad biking experiences, high teas, getaways and more. Minimum spend of $300. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide and more. T&Cs apply.
Adrenaline
Australia sightseeing cruises from $35
Available on select travel dates until 2022, including Easter and School Holidays. Activities include whale watching, dolphin watching, lunch cruises, sunset cruises in Sydney, Cairns, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, Melbourne and more.
Experience Oz
Up to 23% off Brisbane experiences
Available on select travel dates in 2022. Includes bridge climbs, sightseeing tours, indoor skydives, attraction passes, hot air balloon flights and more. T&Cs apply.
Adrenaline
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Get 5% off Australia-wide experiences with code
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Available on activities including V8 racing, hot air balloon rides, kayak tours, skydives and more. Destinations include Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Hobart and more. Minimum spend of $300 required. T&Cs apply.
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Cudo
Up to 73% off things to do in Australia
Available on purchase including getaways, dining experiences, attraction passes, sightseeing cruise, cinema tickets, day tours and more. Destinations include Sydney, Perth, Canberra, Brisbane and more.
RedBalloon
Up to 48% off things to do in Brisbane + an extra $5 off with code
Available on select dates when you buy 2 or more vouchers. Activities include bridge climbs, driving experiences, hot air balloon flights, high teas and more. T&Cs apply.
Experience Oz
5% off first time experience
Available on select dates and activities such as tours, sightseeing cruises, skydiving, hot air balloon experience and more. Destinations include Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Adelaide and more.
Lastminute.com.au
Up to 15% off Australia activities
Sign up your email address and unlock Sneaky Saver deals. Activities includes day tours, attraction passes, hop-on hop-off bus tours and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne and more. T&Cs apply.
Skydive Australia
Get $20 merchandise voucher
Receive a $20 merchandise voucher when you book for a skydive in Hunter Valley, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Cairns and more. T&Cs apply.
Adrenaline
Up to 50% off helicopter ride experiences
Available on select travel dates in Townsville, Whitsundays, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Cairns, Uluru and more.
Adrenaline
Up to 50% off things to do in Brisbane
Available on select travel dates for activities like driving experiences, helicopter flights, jet boat rides, skydives, dinner cruises, cooking classes and more.
Cudo
Up to 61% off Australia high tea experiences
Available on select dates. Destinations include Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and more. T&Cs apply.
RedBalloon
Get $5 off Brisbane whale watching cruises
Available on select travel dates when you spend a minimum of $250.
Adrenaline
Australia land adventures from $10
Available on select dates and activities such as quad biking, bridge climbing, canyoning, abseiling and more. Destinations include Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney and more. Sample rate is for a sandboarding experience.
Classbento
Brisbane workshops from $18
Available on select dates on classes such as painting, pottery, cooking and more.
Get Your Guide
Australia activities from $8
Available on select dates for activities like sightseeing tours, attraction passes, river cruises, hop-on hop-off tours and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Launceston, Melbourne, Cairns, Hunter Valley, Perth, Canberra and more.
Walking trails, parks and beaches
There are plenty of open spaces for you to exercise and get your daily dose of sunshine in Brisbane. Be sure to socially distance from others when you're out and about, and remember to wear a mask if you're not doing strenuous exercise.
Shopping centres, supermarkets and grocery stores
Shopping centres and supermarkets are open. Extra measures are being taken in shopping centres and supermarkets to focus on increased hygiene and social distancing.
Some things you can expect to find in supermarkets are hand sanitisers for customers, increased cleaning and marked lines at checkouts measured to maintain a healthy social distance.
Shops are veering away from handling cash and enforcing the use of contactless payments.
- Westfield: All Westfield shopping centres in Australia and New Zealand are open and trading. Specific store times and openings may vary.
- Vicinity Centres: Taigum Square, The Myer Centre Brisbane, Buranda Village, DFO Brisbane and Milton Village are open and trading. Individual store opening times may vary.
- Queen Street Mall: Individual store opening times may vary.
- Brisbane Arcade: Trading as normal.
- MacArthur Central Shopping Centre: Trading as normal.
- Queens Plaza: Trading as normal.
- The Barracks Shopping Centre: Trading as normal. Individual store opening times may vary.
- Wintergarden: Trading as normal.
- Skygate: Trading as normal.
- Indooroopilly Shopping Centre: Trading as normal.
- Gasworks Plaza: Trading as normal.
Are hotels open in Brisbane?
You can book a stay at hotels in Brisbane. Keep in mind social distancing rules apply and there may be some changes to the amenities available.
Looking to book accommodation in Brisbane? You can book to stay at these hotels right now:
Can I travel from Brisbane to other parts of Queensland?
Yes. You may, but you should strongly consider your need to travel and avoid regional Queensland if possible (unless you're an essential worker).
Do I need to pre-book to visit dining venues and attractions?
Yes. It's a good idea to book ahead for seated dining as restaurants and cafes are subject to density limits.
As attractions start re-opening in Brisbane, it's best to visit their website directly to find out whether you have to pre-book tickets.
What restaurants and cafes are open in Brisbane?
Restaurants and cafes can open for seated dining, takeaway and delivery in Brisbane.
Note, if you're ordering a coffee, some cafes are refusing to accept keep cups to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Policies are changing rapidly and if you're unsure, call up your local establishment to see what its current dining options are.
Here are some of our top picks for dining in Brisbane:
3 Course Middle Eastern Dinner for 2
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5 Course Chef-hatted Degustation for 2
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3 Course Progressive Dinner with Drinks for 2
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Brunch with Sparkling Wine for 2
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Dry Aged Beef Experience for 2
RedBalloon
5 Course Degustation prepared by Michelin Star Chef
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RedBalloon
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Get $10 off activities with code
Available on select dates on destinations including Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart and more. Minimum spend of $300 required. Activities include hot air balloon flights, skydives, high teas and more. T&Cs apply.
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RedBalloon
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Get $5 off activities with code
Available when you spend a minimum of $250 on activities such as hot air balloon flights, rally driving, skydives, high teas and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart and more. T&Cs apply.
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