Strolling Through South Bank
A riverfront district opposite the CBD that offers parklands for exploring, pools for swimming, areas for lounging, and museums for learning about the history of Brisbane.
Our day, stop by stop
All prices are per person
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Mi Casa Café
29.65 AUD~1 hour
The portions are fantastic, the staff are lovely, and the food is out-of-this world. We’re huge fans of the Brisket Benny on Hash and the Avocado Toast. Their coffee and matcha are also wonderful.
- Walk · ~5 min·To South Bank Parklands
South Bank Parklands
~2 hours
Some free highlights that you definitely should plan on seeing are the Nepalese Peace Pagoda, the Rainforest Walk, and the Brisbane Sign. For those with little ones, there is a massive playground structure with ropes, slides, and shade also located in the parklands.
- Walk · ~15 min·To Guzman Y Gomez
Guzman Y Gomez
12.05 AUD~30 minutes
We recommend Guzman Y Gomez (GYG), which is a Mexican place that has fabulous burritos and burrito bowls. If you are after a more sit-down style meal, The Plough Inn has some great food and drinks, and its directly across from Streets Beach. There’s also a grocery store (Woolworths Metro) if you feel like making your own lunch.
Streets Beach
5.00 AUD~3 hours
Streets Beach is amazing, refreshing, and such a fun vibe. It's a man-made beach, with views of the river and CBD, but it does get quite busy on nice days. If it's too busy for your liking, South Bank also has the Boat Pool and Aquativity to explore for more water fun. Plus, there are plenty of options for a little afternoon treat like ice cream or popsicles.
- Walk · ~5 min·To Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers
Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers
29.40 AUD~1 hour
They have more than just gnocchi on the menu, but once you have that gnocchi, you’ll dream about that culinary experience until you can have it once more (not from personal experience, we swear *wink wink*). We’ve had a couple of different options and they are all delicious, but our absolute favourites are the traditional beef bolognese gnocchi or the creamy lobster bisque and barramundi gnocchi. The portion sizes may seem tiny but these are extremely filling so if you don’t have a big appetite, consider sharing.
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South Bank
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Closing notes
Total time: approximately 8 hours
Our totals (per person) from our last time in December 2025:
- Price for our day without including accommodations : $76.10 AUD