Title: Visit South Bank: Best of South Bank, Brisbane Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in South Bank](https://expedia.ca/South-Bank-Brisbane-Hotels.0-n6125848-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Brisbane](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Brisbane.d179993.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Brisbane](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Brisbane.d179993.Travel-Guide-Activities)[South Bank Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-South-Bank.d6125848.Car-Rental-Guide)[South Bank Vacations](https://expedia.ca/South-Bank.d6125848.Destination-Travel-Guides) # South Bank ## Brisbane ![Southbank Parklands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125848/709e68f3-f770-4db0-9958-2e60ba7d9c41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southbank Parklands which includes a temple or place of worship, modern architecture and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621556026976/f869e480-bd92-4bfb-826f-d6c86e71df07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southbank Parklands which includes street scenes, flowers and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125848/caca274f-8e53-4aeb-a9f9-470eb82d0d7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southbank Parklands showing night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125848/88d39fc9-4e12-4537-b35c-e7e82b447dd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southbank Parklands showing a bridge, modern architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125848/55cb023f-78bb-42ab-9dcc-ee7c3cd92abd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South Bank Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Brisbane travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Brisbane.dx179993) #### This iconic public waterfront parkland is a lush haven in the city, with tropical pools, restaurants, cafés, a Ferris wheel, markets and free BBQs with playgrounds. Enjoy the Queensland sunshine in a lush, inner-city setting. Have a BBQ, go for a swim, discover the local flora and fauna and shop for souvenirs. Visit one of the restaurants to enjoy alfresco dining with river views. South Bank was developed for the World Expo in 1988 and has been maintained as free parklands for everyone to enjoy. Set aside a day to explore the riverfront venue, which is just a mile wide (1.6 kilometres) wide but packed with entertainment. Start at the Maritime Museum at the foot of the Goodwill Bridge. Its historic dry dock harbors a significant World War II naval frigate. Across the road, the former sailor’s drinking den The Ship Inn from 1864 is now a classy pub. The Arbor, South Bank’s iconic bougainvillea arch, guides you through the parklands. You’ll pass a creek and playground and can take a little detour to some chic riverfront restaurants. In the heart of the parklands are the tropical outdoor pools of Streets Beach. Cool off in the water or rest under a palm tree while the kids explore the water-play park. Rent a locker for your bags outside the free showers and change rooms. Visit a typical Australian pub to try the local fare, enjoy a BBQ picnic on the lawn or have lunch on a terrace. The kiosks, cafés and restaurants sell everything from sandwiches to eclectic European cuisine. Visit the tourist office on Stanley Street Plaza to find out what is on. Browse the weekend market, with locals selling crafts and clothing, or be entertained by street artists. Join free sports events or visit a festival in or near the public stadium. Board the huge Ferris wheel see Brisbane from above. At its base, almost hidden in the rainforest, is a beautiful Nepalese Pagoda. From here, continue west to visit some of Queensland’s major museums and theatres. It is best to reach South Bank by public transport, including ferries. South Bank Station is on the east end and the Cultural Centre bus station is on the west end. There is parking available on site however it is reasonably expensive. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Southbank Parklands featuring a city, general coastal views and wild flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621556026976/17e960e6-8883-4d9a-a55f-b213c8558387.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### South Bank Parklands 5/5(18 reviews) After visiting South Bank Parklands, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Southbank-Parklands-South-Brisbane.d553248621556026976.Vacation-Attraction) ![Queensland Performing Arts Centre showing theatre scenes, performance art and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061081/dcdface9-457c-45b6-bff4-e43715248e4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Queensland Performing Arts Centre 4.5/5(3 reviews) See a Broadway musical, enjoy a world-class opera or ballet performance or listen to a symphony at this state-of-the-art Brisbane venue with bars and restaurant. [](https://expedia.ca/Queensland-Performing-Arts-Centre-South-Brisbane.d6061081.Vacation-Attraction) ![Gallery of Modern Art showing a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6260930/b8a9ec48-fb36-440e-a404-d50754aa1944.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gallery of Modern Art 3.5/5(7 reviews) This free museum is one of Australia’s leading contemporary art galleries and a great place to visit with children. [](https://expedia.ca/Gallery-Of-Modern-Art-South-Brisbane.d6260930.Vacation-Attraction) ![Queensland Museum showing modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6264646/74f5373c-cc68-4ba0-a683-b2e07c77b1f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Queensland Museum 4/5(2 reviews) Learn Queensland’s fascinating stories at this museum, which takes visitors on a whirlwind ride through the state’s past, present and future. [](https://expedia.ca/Queensland-Museum-South-Brisbane.d6264646.Vacation-Attraction) ![State Library of Queensland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061101/9d761894-954e-40c7-b9ac-06abe22a37ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### State Library of Queensland 4/5(2 reviews) Enjoy modern architecture, delve into history, explore many literary genres or attend a concert or screening at this surprisingly eventful central Brisbane landmark. [](https://expedia.ca/State-Library-Of-Queensland-South-Brisbane.d6061101.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wheel of Brisbane featuring modern architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6244113/688a47ac-1d41-4b14-bc33-f5c76a9d6b3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wheel of Brisbane 4/5(4 reviews) Get a magnificent view over Brisbane and spot the city’s landmarks from this giant Ferris wheel in the middle of the South Bank Parklands. [](https://expedia.ca/Wheel-Of-Brisbane-South-Brisbane.d6244113.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Transparent Kayaking around Tangalooma Shipwrecks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1399045/a0232bae-62ac-4d0a-9964-d15ef2833d90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast CA $172 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/moreton-island-day-trip-kayak.a1399045.activity-details) ![Plaza Premium Lounge at Brisbane Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/512650/92d38b62-55d5-4dbc-b85a-1fb94fab5d81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza Premium Lounge at Brisbane Airport (BNE) CA $55 per adult **72%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/plaza-premium-lounge-at-brisbane-airport-bne.a512650.activity-details) ![Brisbane Story Bridge Adventure Climb](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3857251/884e70b6-64ba-4e49-b737-7f35bfe056dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brisbane Story Bridge Adventure Climb CA $145 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/brisbane-story-bridge-adventure-climb.a3857251.activity-details) ![3 Day Ticket ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50463769/79ad2b70-33cc-4e51-8227-8729c909e29a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3 Day Ticket Dreamworld, WhiteWater World & SkyPoint CA $147 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/3-day-ticket-dreamworld.a50463769.activity-details) ![From Brisbane: Gold Coast Day Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49871091/434160b3-07e4-4108-a4c7-84baaf49c8c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Brisbane: Gold Coast Day Tour with Lunch CA $251 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-brisbane-gold-coast-day-tour-with-lunch.a49871091.activity-details) ![XXXX Brewery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1399654/ed87dace-7ff9-49ab-9f58-71a442a6ccf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### XXXX Brewery Tour CA $40 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/xxxx-brewery-tour.a1399654.activity-details) [See all activities in Brisbane](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Brisbane.d179993.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## South Bank Hotel Deals ![Rydges South Bank](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48000/47961/badf5020_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges South Bank 9 Glenelg Street South Brisbane QLD CA $180 CA $198 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews) Beautiful spacious rooms Pool is very average and the gym is smaller and dated but very functional Staff Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=47961&PinnedHotelID=47961&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125848) ![Emporium Hotel South Bank](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24420000/24417400/24417317/fd609275_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Emporium Hotel South Bank 267 Grey St South Brisbane QLD CA $315 CA $348 total Apr 2 - Apr 3 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) Very lovely and comfortable stay. One of our favourite hotels in Brisbane Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=24417317&PinnedHotelID=24417317&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125848) ![Hotel Diana South Brisbane](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21740000/21731200/21731110/89d52809_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Diana South Brisbane 46-50 Water Street South Brisbane QLD CA $127 CA $140 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (388 reviews) was very accessible to the children's hospital for grandsons Neurosurgeons appt Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=21731110&PinnedHotelID=21731110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125848) ![Courtyard by Marriott Brisbane South Bank](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16010000/16010000/16009954/e667e374_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard by Marriott Brisbane South Bank 218 Vulture Street South Brisbane QLD CA $165 CA $181 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (777 reviews) Really nice, well kept and very clean. Great location. The breakfast/coffee shop was really pricey but I guess that’s normal at most higher end hotels :/ Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=16009954&PinnedHotelID=16009954&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125848) ![Novotel Brisbane South Bank Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23150000/23145000/23144912/5db3e209_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Brisbane South Bank Hotel 38 Cordelia Street South Brisbane QLD CA $181 CA $199 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Staff and wait staff were exceptional is there service at the hotel. Will be staying again for sure. Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=23144912&PinnedHotelID=23144912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125848) ![Mantra South Bank Brisbane](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1350000/1348800/1348725/a715a6f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mantra South Bank Brisbane 161 Grey Street South Brisbane QLD CA $165 CA $182 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Brisbane. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Perfectly located for a stay in South Bank Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=1348725&PinnedHotelID=1348725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125848) [See all 2,959 properties in South Bank](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6125848) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Enjoy shopping and dining on Grey Street, and easily explore via CityCat ferry services. [](https://expedia.ca/Brisbane-South-Brisbane.dx6047608) ![Woolloongabba featuring skyline and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047503/62d31b2e-49fc-4f48-902c-3e664924d799.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Woolloongabba Travelers come to Woolloongabba for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like The Gabba and Buranda Village while you're in town. [](https://expedia.ca/Brisbane-Woolloongabba.dx6047503) ![West End](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6003555/be92472a-9f87-47ee-8604-f569058633ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West End You'll enjoy the bars and parks in West End. You might want to make time for a stop at Brisbane Brewing Co. or The Catchment Brewing Co.. [](https://expedia.ca/Brisbane-West-End.dx6003555) ![Brisbane Central Business District which includes a river or creek, a sunset and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053112/6444e17a-08a3-4035-8b13-10a92fdbb57d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Brisbane Central Business District 4.5/5(121 area reviews) Densely concentrated skyscrapers and parks define this central business hub, with attractions like City Hall, Story Bridge, and City Botanic Gardens. Enjoy seamless connectivity via road bridges, public transport, and the scenic Brisbane Riverwalk. [](https://expedia.ca/Brisbane-Brisbane-Central-Business-District.dx6053112) ![Kangaroo Point which includes a bay or harbour, a skyscraper and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6264726/ea622d56-e7dc-469f-9881-09f817aac775.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kangaroo Point The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Kangaroo Point. A stop by Dockside Ferry Terminal or Holman Street Ferry Terminal might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.ca/Brisbane-Kangaroo-Point.dx181097) ![Milton which includes signage and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181625/61a79df9-ec2f-4862-934b-76f9435bfbee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Milton Unique features of Milton include the river views and restaurants. Make a stop by XXXX Brewery or Suncorp Stadium while you're exploring the area. 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