Brisbane 3-Day River & Coast Trip
Three days of the sunshine capital: South Bank's lagoon, koalas at Lone Pine, Story Bridge's climb and a Gold Coast day.
Days
3 days
Budget
480 AUD
Style
Relaxed
Destination
Brisbane
City BreakBeachesNature
Trip overview
- Streets Beach — a city lagoon that works
- Koalas by river cruise
- The Story Bridge at night
Best time to visit
March–October is the dry, warm stretch. Summer is hot and stormy — the river breeze helps.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · River City
- 🏊09:30South Bank Parklands & Streets Beach lagoon
- 🌳14:00City botanic gardens & the river loop
- 🌉18:30Story Bridge climb or riverside dinner
- 🏊
Day 2 · Koalas & Valleys
- 🐨09:00Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary by river cruise
- ☕14:00Fortitude Valley & New Farm's cafés
- 🍢19:00Eat Street or Howard Smith Wharves
- 🐨
Day 3 · Gold Coast Day
- 🏖️09:00Train to the Gold Coast: Burleigh or Surfers
- ✈️16:00Return & airport
- 🏖️
Budget
Estimated total cost: 480 AUD for 3 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- March–October is the dry, warm stretch. Summer is hot and stormy — the river breeze helps.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Brisbane are tourist-friendly.
Recommended restaurants
🍽️
Julius
Modern Australian · $$$
🦐
South Bank collective kitchens
River eats · $$
🔥
Bonfire on the Eyre
Fortitude Valley · $$
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