South Bank Parklands, Brisbane: Hours, Address, South Bank Parklands Reviews: 4.5/5
South Bank Parklands
South Bank Parklands
4.5
5:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
5:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
5:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
5:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
5:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
5:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
5:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
5:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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South Bank Parklands is Brisbane's premier lifestyle and cultural destination. Located on the southern banks of the Brisbane River, its 17 hectares of lush parklands, world-class eateries, stunning river views and hundreds of delightful events all year round make it the perfect place to relax and unwind.
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Kaliya M
Australia193 contributions
Jan. 2022 • Family
Great to just wander, sight see, exercise, sit or play!
Smallish playground but very interesting activities for kids.
Water section was amazing. A large pool, a beach pool and then kids splash pad and small pool. Plus a creek with rocks further down. In great condition and clean.
The rainforest section of trees was nice to cool down. A must do!
Smallish playground but very interesting activities for kids.
Water section was amazing. A large pool, a beach pool and then kids splash pad and small pool. Plus a creek with rocks further down. In great condition and clean.
The rainforest section of trees was nice to cool down. A must do!
Written 19 January 2022
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cooksie
Sydney, Australia447 contributions
Jan. 2022
I took my nephew here for the day he loved it. Pools are perfect for them to play in all day. A lot of shops where a variety of different food’s nearby. Love about this free entry to the pools
Written 14 January 2022
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Toni G
Theodore, Australia315 contributions
Jan. 2022 • Couples
You can do as little or as much as you like in this riverside precinct. Get your steps up following the riverside walk, your calories up with all the delicious dining choices, your knock your stress levels just chilling on the green.
Written 5 January 2022
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Belle Laurens
Brisbane, Australia9 contributions
Oct. 2021
There is so much to do in South Bank and nearby that could spend the whole day there. Nothing like sitting on a 'beach' while looking across a river to the Brisbane CBD, the beach is a good place to go if you want to try to avoid kids as they tend to stick to splash pad. South Bank really is awesome for kids though, there is an amazing playground and water park, during school holidays there are often free activities for kids or shows at the piazza. During the winter holidays, they had snow brought in and you could toboggan or throw snowballs all the comfort of 20 degree weather. Of course there is the Brisbane Eye but also, the Queensland museum that includes the very interactive science centre or the gallery of modern art that has children's attractions during the holidays. You will be spoilt for choice when trying to decide where to eat, you've got everything you could ever want within a 1km radius.
Written 29 December 2021
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Paul O
Toowoomba, Australia50 contributions
Dec. 2021
You must visit Southbank parklands when you visit Brisbane, particularly in summer. It is a great place to take the kids for a morning or afternoon swim.
Written 4 December 2021
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Gavin
Seoul / Perth11 contributions
Dec. 2021
The 'inner city' beach is amazingly beautiful and popular. I travelled to here by the QR code and easy to use scooters dotted all over the city. Was fun!
Written 4 December 2021
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia5,547 contributions
Oct. 2021
I reckon that we spent four days overall enjoying the attractions in the South Bank area. Each day we discovered something new; sculptures, relics of Expo "88, murals, street art, parks within parks, memorials, and more. So many entertainment options and restaurants offering a good variety of cuisines. It's also a cultural mecca with art galleries and museums. Plenty of family attractions to enjoy, free swimming facilities, kiddies pools and playgrounds, walking tracks, picnic areas. We enjoyed a number of strolls on the Clem Jones Boardwalk as we visited nearby facilities. Great views across the river where a modern skyline rises from among some of the colonial buildings that remain. Beautiful at night with the myriad lights.
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Written 8 November 2021
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AdrienneP72
Townsville, Australia21 contributions
Oct. 2021
Lovely place to visit, things to do during the day, lots of interesting artworks etc to see whilst walking. Loved the community garden and circuit walking loops.
Written 6 November 2021
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Wen Long F
Brisbane, Australia1 contribution
Oct. 2021
awesome views, good for kid to play around, suggest every family with kid to visit this lovely place!
Written 2 November 2021
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Martuska
4 contributions
Oct. 2021
I love Sounthbank, great for family, friends, couples to visit. Its busy during weekend, but still nice to hang out
Written 30 October 2021
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Linda F
Stevenson Ranch, CA2 contributions
How far is airport from this area ? Can you take a morning flight from here ?
Diane S
Brisbane, Australia75 contributions
Hello...yes the beach is about 30 mins from the airport by train. If you are staying in central Brisbane, it's a short walk. The city beach is lovely and there are life savers there too.
Courteney F
Quakers Hill, Australia227 contributions
Is Streets Beach well lit at night for an evening swim?
724martinusv
Brisbane, Australia14 contributions
Hi, there are lights and security, but as in all city parks over the world, one must take care in darkness (especialy in parks).
Courteney F
Quakers Hill, Australia227 contributions
Is Streets Beach well lit at night for an evening swim?
kerrodpotter
Tasmania, Australia33 contributions
Hi Courtney. The main beach area is lit enough that you can see around when you are in the water.
lyndall h
Sunshine Coast, Australia63 contributions
If you eat at a resturant is it free parking?
Maureen Riesterer
Christchurch, New Zealand124 contributions
No parking is not free.
Can you erect sun shelters at the parklands beach?
GregSelf
Brisbane, Australia55 contributions
The official answer is "No" for the sand and possibly the whole parkland. You could be fined and/or asked to leave, though I can't see how they could stop you coming back to another area. If you Google images of the beach and the parkland as a whole, you will not see any temporary shelters or umbrellas. There are some areas of sand under trees and lots of sunny and shaded areas on the grass close by.
born2bepink
London, UK140 contributions
Hi, are there lockers near the man made beach and swimming pools? I only ask as I’ll be travelling alone when I visit.
Cristy G
Brisbane, Australia106 contributions
Hi! This is what I read about our Southbank:
Locker Hire
Lockers are available for temporary hire in Stanley Street Plaza, near Streets Beach. Hire fees are $4 for three hours and $8 for six hours. Please note that these lockers are for short term use only. Overnight storage is not permitted.
Hope this will help.
shekaro
Adelaide, Australia35 contributions
How accessible is the parklands (for a wheelchair)?
GeorginaBurrows
Brisbane, Australia56 contributions
Very accessible, Ramps down to the market area and pool, and lifts up from the car park and up the the second story pubs and restaurants. The rest is all gently sloping paths. But it does get crowded
Tamika21
Sydney, Australia6 contributions
Do you have gluten free lunch options?
Rockette62
Auckland, New Zealand71 contributions
There are many different eateries at Southbank. I recall see dairy and gluten free optiond. I notice this because I need it too!
barbarapower
Brisbane, Australia53 contributions
I need accommodation close to The Plough Inn. My husband uses a "Walker" due to limited agility. Any suggestions for somewhere close?
Geoff C
Brisbane, Australia5 contributions
Rydges would be ideal. Get a room overlooking the river & the Southbank parklands. Enjoy your stay!!
unhappy2bhere
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia2 contributions
Hi, Just making sure you would take us with our pet. He is a 3.7kg purebred minature fox terrier? He would stay in our van with us & of course go out with us too (being so tiny, he is safest with us)
David N
Brisbane, Australia276 contributions
Hi. I definitely agree with Shri D. Dogs are most certainly welcome in South Bank provided they are leashed and stay away from the beach and other oublic areas like showers, fountains etc.
there is plenty of space to walk around tho and great thing so ther are few places to get some waste bags from the dispensers free of charge. Usually when the markets are on it can be pretty busy but the parks are quite large so shouldn't be too much of an issue. My other recommendation is have a look at the Southbank website to see what may be happening as there are plenty of events from time to time. Hope that helps 😊
