South Bank Parklands

Park Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

What to expect

The South Bank Parklands are a 17-hectare parkland precinct located on the southern bank of the Brisbane River. The parklands feature a mixture of rainforest, water, grassed areas, and plazas, as well as features such as the riverfront promenade, the Streets Beach, the Grand Arbour, and the Courier Mail Piazza. The parklands are also home to the Queensland Conservatorium and regularly host large-scale festivals and events. With its beautiful natural surroundings and various attractions, the South Bank Parklands are a great place to visit with family and friends. The parklands offer many free community experiences, including South Bank Arbour and rainforest walks, picnic and barbecue areas, beautiful water features, and a stunning riverfront promenade. The area is also surrounded by dozens of eateries and features a lively atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for families and visitors of all ages

Plan your family visit to the South Bank Parklands with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited South Bank Parklands, a fabulous spot for some serious family fun

Highlights: We enjoyed swimming, eating, playing, dancing and relaxing ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took a walk around the South Bank, where we enjoyed the open green space and decent restaurants

Highlights: It was the perfect place for a stroll with the family ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent time at South Bank, which is a huge playground for kids, with a man-made beach pool, splash park, and playgrounds

Highlights: The kids loved the beach pool, splash park, and playgrounds, while we enjoyed the shady spots to relax ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent time at the park, enjoying the man-made Streets Beach, playgrounds, and picnic areas

Highlights: The kids loved swimming and building sandcastles at the beach, and we all enjoyed the scenic views of the Brisbane River ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: The kids loved the Streets Beach which is a man-made beach with lagoon-style swimming pools and rock pools with the Brisbane River as a backdrop

Highlights: The kids absolutely loved the Streets Beach ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent time at South Bank, where the kids could run around and swim

Highlights: The kids loved the man-made beach and the pool ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went to Streets Beach, swam in the pool, and visited the Ferris wheel

Highlights: The kids had a blast at the playgrounds and the water area ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent the day at the South Bank Parklands close to our apartment and visited the park again with some friends

Highlights: We loved the rainforest walk and riverside green playground ✨