Leisurely walk through South Bank Parklands and relax at Streets Beach — an inner-city, man-made beach with scenic river views (parklands open daily; beach supervised seasonally).
Explore contemporary art at QAGOMA, natural history at the Queensland Museum and check QPAC listings for daytime exhibitions — galleries usually open 10:00am–5:00pm, QPAC performance times vary.
Visit boutique shops, music stores and small galleries in the Valley; it's Brisbane’s nightlife and creative hub, walking distance from Howard Smith Wharves.
Spend the evening at the Festival Club enjoying DJs and live acts — entry and schedule change daily, so check the festival program for exact locations and times.
Take Brisbane’s CityCat ferry for a scenic cruise along the Brisbane River — services run frequently through the day (approx. every 20–40 minutes depending on route).
Enjoy daytime theatre, street performance and art installations across South Bank and the city — many events run in the afternoon into evening; check official program for times.
Experience the Riverfire-like fireworks display over the river (timings and date vary each year; confirm with the official festival schedule) from popular vantage points such as Kangaroo Point Cliffs or South Bank.
Spend the morning meeting koalas, kangaroos and other native animals — sanctuary open 9:00am–5:00pm; book encounters in advance for guaranteed experiences.
Drive or take public transit to Mount Coot-tha for panoramic city views and extensive botanical gardens; lookout open daily and gardens typically 7:00am–6:00pm.
Revisit favourite festival installations, pick up souvenirs at South Bank Markets, and enjoy daytime street performances — markets typically operate through the afternoon.
If time allows, take a short walk along the river or visit a small gallery or museum near your hotel (most open from 10:00am), otherwise prepare to check out.
Have an early lunch, complete check-out formalities and arrange transport to Brisbane Airport — allow at least 1–1.5 hours travel time depending on traffic.