Explore unusual things to do in Brisbane: we reveal the secret places to visit, quirky sights to see, cool neighbourhoods to try, and guides to making the most of the city all year round. It’s your must-read guide to Brisbane, for visitors and locals alike.
Dust off your vampire cape or your ghostly sheet and get onboard the eerie Ghost Train! Departing from Historic Gympie Station, the Halloween-themed train will journey through the picturesque Mary Valley...
The city's nightlife takes a darker turn at Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Brisbane, an immersive Gothic cocktail experience at the Judith Wright Arts Centre in Fortitude Valley. Across 90 minutes, live theatrical storytelli...
As Halloween creeps upon us, you may want to search for some spookiness in your own backyard. Here's our pick of the most haunted spots in and near Brisbane. Toowong Cemetery https://www.i...
Perhaps the best-known koala sanctuary in the state, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary has been around since 1927 — the oldest in the world! — and it started with just two koalas, Jack and Jill. Founded by Queensl...
Jacaranda season is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Australia so it’s only right to have entire festivals dedicated to celebrating the purple blossoms. Lucky for us, there are multiple fes...
If your idea of whisky involves dusty bottles, leather armchairs and a very serious-looking tasting glass, WHISKYMOFO is here to shake things up. This whisky festival is bringing two days of seriously goo...
Spooky season is the perfect time to be crafty if you want to give loved ones handmade goodies for the holidays, so we have great news: Brisbane’s biggest celebration of creativity returns this October,...
Candlelight venues in Brisbane define the magic of these performances. Whether enjoying the magnificent acoustics inside Saint John’s Anglican Cathedral or the classic allure of Grand on Ann, every location offers its o...
Let the ghoul times get started with Redcliffe Markets’ Festival of Frights 2026! The impatiently awaited annual event invites those brave enough to the Redcliffe Foreshore on Saturday, October 31 to a...
Few things can bring people together the way Halloween does. After all, what's not to love about a holiday that has everything from wholesome family activities, to wild parties and scary thrills? So whet...