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The Brisbane River

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Ranked #8 of 118 attractions in Brisbane
4.5 of 5 stars 164 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Galati, Romania
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I take the 10.30 tour.25 AUD -very cheap.You can drink a tea or a coffee and some cakes-home made.You have a licensed bar.Nice and calm trip especially when you are at the start of the holliday to know better the history and the important places around the river. 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

nice way to spend a day is catching a ferry and enjoying some time on the river, also kayaking the river is pretty awesome 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

Make sure you have a least one trip on the City Cat ferries. Fast efficient and a wonderful way to see the city. Very reasonable too.Pay omn board so no hassle or buy a Go Card if you intend to use public transport. Cuts costs by about 40% More

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See 5 more reviews by IanRetd for Brisbane
Dublin, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

go to Riverlife for kayak hire or for stand up paddleboard lessons, just watch out for cats lol More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We bought day passes on a Sunday on the City Cats, not expensive. A really good way to go all the way up and down the river zigzagging from North to South banks. It's a great way to work out the local landmarks and decide where to hop off and back on again to see various sights. More

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London, United Kingdom
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Cruising along the river on a tour boat or powering along on the CityCat it is a great way to see the city and get from A to B. Of course walking along the many paths is also possible and so you can enjoy this winding river from many aspects. More

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Ipswich
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Walking along the river is very pretty at night especially along near the Storey Bridge there are plenty of restraunts to stop and eat and its a great quiet space to have a chat and some quiet time with a loved one or friend More

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Lanzarote, Spain
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

this river is clean and good for sport and activity also try citycate good value More

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Brisbane, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

The floods last year took there toll but things are back and better. South bank, the walking and biking trails are better than before. Congratulations to all the hard workers More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

a real working river-lots of craft; business and pleasure. Best views of river from stamford plaza brisbane More

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