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South Bank Parklands

South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia
61 7 3867 2051
Ranked #2 of 118 attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 332 Reviews
Type: Parks, Game/ Entertainment Centres, Playgrounds
Activities: Picnicking, Walking
Owner description: Choose from restaurants, cafes, a lagoon, a beautiful beach, playgrounds, gardens and walkways or barbecue and picnic areas to enjoy your day at South...... more » Owner description: Choose from restaurants, cafes, a lagoon, a beautiful beach, playgrounds, gardens and walkways or barbecue and picnic areas to enjoy your day at South Bank Parklands. « less
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Brisbane, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This place is great. Markets restaurants and bars. Parks, pools and a beach next to the river. Great for families for picnic s and bbqs. More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Art Gallery, Science Museum, Convention Centre, Restaurants, fresh air and green grass with beautiful walkways covered in flowers and tropical landscaping plus a beach and pool... perfect More

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Brisbane, Australia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Lots of fun for young familes. Plenty of food and bars around for those who'd rather sit back and have a meal looking over the water. More

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Great parks and fake beach with restaurants. Enjoyed a late night stroll and an early morning run through the area More

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Brisbane, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

really nice vibe, great restaurants, markets, lagoon More

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Adelaide, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Pros Beautiful Gardens Cons A bit dark at night could do with more lighting More

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Paraparaumu, New Zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

There is something for everyone here from the riverside open air lagoon with it's own sandy beach to shopping and sophisticated dining if wanted. Also convenience foods but no McDoanlds I am pleased to say More

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England
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Clean, green and beautiful. The Southbank Parklands are a great way to spend the day and there is something for everyone, whether you just want to have a lazy day with a book, a couples day, a meal or even a cheap family day out. The landscaping is impressive and the legendary beach and water pools are a great way... More

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Vail, Colorado
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

The locals do not realize how amazing this park is. Stunning, peaceful, unique and a real treasure for any city. They take care of it and its very clean and I wish more cities took this park as an example of what can be done. More

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Noumea
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I had lunch at the South Bank Surf Club. Excellent food, nice spot at the second level: nice view on the sandy beach. The Chef is a famous Chef winner of several awards! Before and after, I wandered along the coast. BEAUTIFULL: very quiet. You cannot believe you are so close to the city. More

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