How To Spend Summer In Brisbane

Brisbane sign at SouthBank in Brisbane

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Summer in Brisbane is exciting and fun, with plenty of family-friendly activities. We’ve created a guide to the best school holiday activities in Brisbane so you can make the most of this vibrant city. Located only 15 minutes from the CBD, Brisbane Holiday Village is the perfect destination to enjoy a Summer in Brisbane with your family.

School Holiday Activities Brisbane

School’s out for Summer and it’s time to celebrate! Treat the kids (and yourself) to these great school holiday activities. 

Summer Sport

Tennis court area at Brisbane Holiday Village

Summer is for sport and the Big Bash League at the Gabba should be at the top of your to-do list. With food trucks, fireworks and face painting, it’s an electric experience that you and your family will never forget. If you’re more into racquet sports, we recommend watching the world’s tennis stars serve up a storm at the United Cup and the Australian Open

Indoor Activities For Kids In Brisbane

Children enjoying art exhibition at Queensland Museum in Brisbane
Credit: Tourism Australia

If you need to beat the heat, try swapping the sun for the stars at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. Located in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, you can learn about the cosmos, stroll through the gardens and even visit the nearby Mt Coot-tha Lookout
Another great (air-conditioned) activity is the Queensland Museum in South Bank. With diverse and exciting exhibits, the kids are guaranteed to love it and you might learn something too!

Brisbane's Best Eats

Ice cream at Eat Street Brisbane
Credit: Northshore Street Food and Art Markets Pty Ltd

Nothing beats riverside dining with a Summer breeze. Located on a historic wharf, Eat Street Northshore gives you all this and more. From food stalls made from recycled shipping containers to live performances from local talent, you’re in for a great night.

If you prefer dinner with a view, the Kangaroo Point Cliffs are for you. You can have a barbecue with the family and take in one of Brisbane’s best views for free. Plus, if the kids need to burn some energy, you can choose to tackle the 107 stairs on the way up! 

These are just a handful of the fantastic school holiday activities that you can try in and around Brisbane with the family. For more inspiration, check out our attractions blog articles.

Where To Stay in Bribsane

When it comes to family accommodation, nothing beats Brisbane Holiday Village. With great facilities, an on-site restaurant and a huge range of free school holiday activities for the kids, you don’t need to leave to have a blast. Check out our blog for even more reasons to choose a holiday village over an Airbnb.

Airstream Caravan Glamping

fully equipped outdoor entertainment area of the Airstream Glamping Caravans at Brisbane Holiday Village

If you like the finer things in life, we also offer Airstream Caravan Glamping. We’re the only holiday village in Australia that offers this luxurious caravanning experience, so you’re guaranteed a holiday like no other. With a private open-air living and dining area, outdoor kitchen and 75-inch LED smart TV, you won’t want to go home.

Now’s the time to browse our accommodation options and start planning the perfect Summer in Brisbane. We can’t wait to welcome your family soon!

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