Brisbane with Kids 7-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
   30 minutes (11.9km) from Brisbane CBD

   Get up close to native wildlife such as kangaroos, echidnas, and cuddly koalas and have a chance to hand-feed them.

2. Day 2: Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
   11 minutes (4.3km) from Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

   Encourage your children's creativity at the GOMA, which has interactive exhibits and hands-on activities for all ages.

3. Day 3: Roma Street Parkland
   16 minutes (5.6km) from GOMA

   Escape the busy city life at this expansive park with picnic areas, playgrounds, and an expansive tropical garden.

4. Day 4: South Bank Parklands
   7 minutes (2.9km) from Roma Street Parkland

   Treat your kids to a variety of activities in this riverside parkland that includes Streets Beach - a man-made swimming area with a lifeguard.

5. Day 5: Story Bridge Adventure Climb
   5 minutes (2.3km) from South Bank Parklands

   For action-thrillie kids, take them on a one-of-a-kind climb up the iconic Story Bridge for scenic views of the city and beyond.

6. Day 6: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
   20 minutes (10.6km) from Story Bridge Adventure Climb

   Learn about the diverse plant life of Australia at the beautiful Botanic gardens and be sure to take plenty of pictures with the colourful flowers.

7. Day 7: Moreton Island
   1 hour 30 minutes (45.9km to the ferry terminal then 1 hour by ferry) from Brisbane CBD

   Spend the day snorkelling, kayaking and exploring the island’s many beaches or hit the sand dunes for some sand tobogganing and 4WD adventures.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (2-3 hours, $24-40)
• Gallery of Modern Art (2-3 hours, Free)
• Roma Street Parkland (2-3 hours, Free)
• South Bank Parklands (2-4 hours, Free)
• Story Bridge Adventure Climb (2-3 hours, $139-169)
• Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha (2-3 hours, Free)
• Moreton Island (Full day, $131-176 per adult)
Total Estimated Cost: $294 - $468 per person

Useful Tips:

If you have extra time, consider visiting Dreamworld, one of the largest theme parks in Australia or the famous Australia Zoo where you can watch crocodile feeding shows and see some of Australia's deadliest creatures. Alternatively, consider visiting the Ipswich Nature Centre, located 30 minutes from Brisbane, for a more relaxed outdoor experience. If you have less time, consider visiting only Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, GOMA and South Bank Parklands for a shorter trip.