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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Restaurants
2,727 within 5 kms
MADO Cafe & Restaurant
836
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • Turkish • Middle Eastern
Bacchus
1,177
0.2 km$$$$ • European • Australian • Vegetarian Friendly
Spice Central Kitchen and Bar
217
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • International • Australian • Vegetarian Friendly
The Jetty Southbank
553
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Australian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Grill'd
205
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Fast food • Grill
Popolo
718
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Ahmet's Turkish Restaurant
1,446
0.1 km$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • Turkish • Middle Eastern
Tai Tai
108
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Asian • Thai
Olé
955
0.1 km$$ - $$$ • Spanish • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Siam South Bank
207
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Asian • Thai • Vegetarian Friendly
Attractions
310 within 10 kms
Confucius Statue
1
48 mMonuments & Statues
South Bank Market
151
0.1 kmFlea & Street Markets
South Bank Visitor Information & Booking Centre
13
0.1 kmVisitor Centres
Kaohsiung Place
1
0.2 kmMonuments & Statues
The Arbour
2
0.2 kmScenic Walking Areas
Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane
2,153
0.3 kmAmusement & Theme Parks • Points of Interest & Landmarks
The Brisbane River
4,184
0.3 kmBodies of Water
Daejeon & Brisbane Friendship Stone
1
0.2 kmMonuments & Statues
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
275
0.4 kmConvention Centres
Australia - Japan Friendship Stone
1
0.2 kmMonuments & Statues
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4.5
11,557 reviews
Excellent
8,148
Very good
3,060
Average
286
Poor
36
Terrible
27
JouniMikael
Espoo, Finland30 contributions
Dec. 2021
Nice place for lazy afternoon. Everything you need is well in reach. Superb for families with small children. We rented bikes and drove next to the river.
Written 15 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
katejim1
Boonah, Australia425 contributions
May 2022
Nicely laid out, gardens are lovely (not much signs if any of the flooding), People really seem to enjoy the beach and pool
Written 11 May 2022
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fozzie_8
Geelong419 contributions
May 2022
Really good place to spend a sunny day walking and having a bite to eat. Able to hire bikes and scooters. Swimming available for the kids and museum and art gallery available.
Written 10 May 2022
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Dide R
Perth, Australia152 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
As an early riser, and staying at a near by Hotel, I walked the parklands strip each morning for a week. It was absolutely amazingly beautiful. The gardens, swimming areas, Temple, Epicurious, statues and views of the City, Everything so open and well maintained.
The Cultural Centre frames this area unobtrusively,
Offering entertainment to everyone at every level.
Owing to recent flooding, the ferries were not in service.
The Cultural Centre frames this area unobtrusively,
Offering entertainment to everyone at every level.
Owing to recent flooding, the ferries were not in service.
Written 6 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Fenbsion
Wenshan, Taipei14 contributions
Apr. 2022
Fun, food, and a wonderful place for a couple to swim and take pictures . There are a lot restaurants nearby from cafe, ice cream, to fine dining
Written 23 April 2022
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Tanya J
Brisbane, Australia1 contribution
Apr. 2022
Visited the Southbank Parklands today. I’m visited with my support worker and dog- Cavalier. The water play areas were spectacular and very popular with families of young children. The beach area was immaculate and inviting (to foreigners and Southerners- bit too cold for Queemslanders this time of year. lol). The vegetable gardens were wonderful and the staff friendly and informative when questioned about the various plants. The area (and idea) for child Yoga was terrific. The paths clean and easy to traverse in my wheelchair.
My only complaint is about the seating area around the food court - area near Subway, - not under Parklands control (I asked) . The seats appeared to have been simply collected from curbside rubbish pickup and placed in that spot - horrible to look at. Brought down the appearance of the entire eating area. Disgusting.
Will definitely visit the Parklands again with friends and family…but will make other arrangements for our lunch
My only complaint is about the seating area around the food court - area near Subway, - not under Parklands control (I asked) . The seats appeared to have been simply collected from curbside rubbish pickup and placed in that spot - horrible to look at. Brought down the appearance of the entire eating area. Disgusting.
Will definitely visit the Parklands again with friends and family…but will make other arrangements for our lunch
Written 21 April 2022
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Larenzi
Brisbane, Australia60 contributions
Feb. 2022
Beautiful place to wander in the sun. Great atmnosphere with many different retails, expereince and dining options. It is a must whenever I have guests in town to take a trip to Southbank.
Written 20 March 2022
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Allan M
6 contributions
Mar. 2022
Great place to stroll through or transit through to Kangaroo Point or Town.
Hit badly by the floods and covered with mud, in areas fenced off. Watched over the days as the hard work of the work force, cleaned up and made good.
Pool is pool is out of action and is undergoing upgrades and changes to improve experience.
Can not wait to visit and see the new works in coming future.
Hit badly by the floods and covered with mud, in areas fenced off. Watched over the days as the hard work of the work force, cleaned up and made good.
Pool is pool is out of action and is undergoing upgrades and changes to improve experience.
Can not wait to visit and see the new works in coming future.
Written 19 March 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
cheryl Q
2 contributions
Mar. 2022
South bank is such a nice place to walk about or ride, lots of coffee shops . markets on the weekend , places to sit and relax or do the big loop from the cbd across the river and back around
Written 15 March 2022
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Martin W
Mildura, Australia561 contributions
Feb. 2022 • Couples
Great place to visit for all ages. Plenty of restaurants nearby and just chill in the park watching the world go by.
You’ll have fun, regardless of the weather
You’ll have fun, regardless of the weather
Written 19 February 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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.
Mark W
Singleton, Australia
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, Australia58 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 😊
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- South Bank Parklands is open:
- Sun - Sat 5:00 am - 11:59 pm
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- Hotels near South Bank Parklands:
- (0.17 km) Mantra South Bank Brisbane
- (0.23 km) Rydges South Bank Brisbane
- (0.39 km) Emporium Hotel South Bank
- (0.52 km) Novotel Brisbane South Bank
- (0.65 km) Opera Apartments
- Restaurants near South Bank Parklands:
- (0.02 km) Cafe Lagoonas
- (0.10 km) Ahmet's Turkish Restaurant
- (0.13 km) Olé
- (0.17 km) Grill'd
- (0.13 km) Brooklyn Depot Southbank
- Attractions near South Bank Parklands:
- (0.05 km) Confucius Statue
- (0.11 km) South Bank Market
- (0.13 km) Foodi
- (0.07 km) Cineplex Southbank
- (0.11 km) South Bank Visitor Information & Booking Centre