Brisbane Photos

Brisbane was one of the most relaxed stops on my Australia tour, and these photos capture the city exactly as I experienced it, sunny river views, clean open spaces, and that easy Queensland atmosphere. Each shot highlights something different from my stay: the walkways along the Brisbane River, the modern skyline, and the calm corners you only notice when you slow down and wander.

If you’re exploring Queensland or planning a visit, this gallery gives a real feel for what Brisbane looks like on the ground, simple moments, natural light, and the city’s friendly, laid‑back charm.

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Brisbane River from the heritage-listed William Jolly Bridge, looking towards the Merivale Bridge and the South Brisbane skyline.
Beautiful looking apartment buildings in south Brisbane.
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Residential development featuring the Upper House building in South Brisbane.
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Scenic view of the Brisbane River skyline.
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Aquativity water play area at the South Bank Parklands in Brisbane.
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Inner-city beach at South Bank Parklands in Brisbane, Queensland, with the city skyline visible in the background.
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Historic Brisbane City Hall and its prominent clock tower, located in King George Square in Brisbane.
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Heritage-listed South Brisbane Town Hall, a former municipal chambers building constructed in 1892 that is now part of the Somerville House school.
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Historic Customs House in Brisbane, Australia, a heritage-listed building designed in the Victorian Free Classical style and currently operated by The University of Queensland.
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Retro Metro, a well-known vintage and pre-loved fashion store located in the Paddington suburb of Brisbane.
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ANZAC Square in Brisbane, Queensland, featuring the Shrine of Remembrance war memorial .
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The Royal on the Park Hotel & Suites located in Brisbane. This is the hotel we stayed in.
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Palm-lined lawns of the City Botanic Gardens with the skyline of Brisbane, in the background.
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Red Tower Ginger plant in the City Botanical Gardens, Brisbane.
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A pink Mussaenda shrub in the City Botanical Gardens in Brisbane.
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A Colville's Glory (Colvillea racemosa) tree in bloom with its distinctive orange flower clusters, in the City Botanical Gardnes, Brisbane.
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Vibrant garden bed filled with flowering plants, prominently displaying pink and orange Zinnia and sunflowers in the City Botanical Gardens, Brisbane.
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Vibrant hedge of blooming pink and white azalea bushes in Brisbanes City Botanical Gardens.
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Tranquil pond with fountains and lush greenery in the City Botanical Gardnes, Brisbane.
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Historic Eagle Street Fig Trees located in Brisbane.
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Scenic sunset overlooking Brisban. Taken from the Brisbane Skydeck.
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Steve looking down through the glass floor on the Brisbane Skydeck to the roads, pavements and traffic below.
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Alan Morris, looking down through the glass floor on the Brisbane Skydeck to the roads, pavements and traffic below.
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Steve, and Alan Morris, enjoying a pint of Guinness in the Irish Murphys Bar, Brisbane.
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Debbie, and Nic, in the Irish Murphys Bar, Brisbane.
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Chris enjoying a scenic view of the Brisbane River and city skyline from the Kangaroo Point Cliffs
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Alan Morris, with the Brisbane city skyline and the Brisbane River visible in the background from the Kangaroo Point Cliffs.
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Alan Morris, with the Brisbane city skyline and the Brisbane River visible in the background from the Kangaroo Point Cliffs.
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Alan Morris, stood next to a bronze scout statue at Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Brisbane.
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Panoramic view of the Brisbane skyline across the Brisbane River.
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Panoramic view of the Brisbane skyline across the Brisbane River.
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Alan Morris at Mount Coot-tha summit look out point, with the Brisbane skyline in the background.
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Alan Morris standing in front of the Brisbane city skyline at the Mount Coot-tha Lookout.
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Australian Brush-turkey (Alectura lathami) standing on a table at the Mount Coot-tha summit, eating leftovers from plates on the table.
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Alan Morris, sitting at a Brisbane airport terminal, outdoor seating area with luggage. We had a long wait here when our flight to Cairns was cancelled and we had to wait fo another flight.
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Alan Morris, sat outside Brisbane domestic air terminal, having a beer while waiting for a replacement flight.
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Tour group at a viewpoint next to the Brisbane River, or Maiwar by the Turrbal Aboriginals', or Brown Snake by the locals in Brisbane.
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