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1 day · Brisbane itinerary

Brisbane in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Brisbane? City and koalas. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1River cruise
  2. 2Lone Pine
  3. 3South Bank
  4. 4Story Bridge

Morning: the koalas

A river cruise to Lone Pine.

Midday: the city

South Bank and the river.

Afternoon: the bridge

The Story Bridge and views.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Brisbane — prices per person.

Brisbane in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Brisbane in one day?
Yes — take a river cruise to Lone Pine for koalas, explore South Bank, and see the Story Bridge.
What is the best one-day tour in Brisbane?
A river cruise to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the classic one-day experience.
Is one day enough in Brisbane?
One day covers the city and koalas; add days for Moreton Island, Australia Zoo and the Gold Coast.

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Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
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Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
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Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private or Small Group Tour
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from$174/ person
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Moreton Island Eco Marine Safari Cruise and Snorkel
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Moreton Island Eco Marine Safari Cruise and Snorkel
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from$196/ person
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Private Luxury Blue Mountain Tour with Wildlife and River Cruise
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Private Luxury Blue Mountain Tour with Wildlife and River Cruise
4.7(39)·8–9 hours
from$346/ person
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Darwin: Adelaide River Queen Original Jumping Crocodile Cruise
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Darwin: Adelaide River Queen Original Jumping Crocodile Cruise
4.9(98)·1 hour
from$45/ person
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North Stradbroke Island Day Tour from Brisbane – Small Group
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North Stradbroke Island Day Tour from Brisbane – Small Group
4.7(294)·10 hours
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass
4.6(599)·2–5 hours
from$44/ person
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Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive
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Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive
4.9(699)·12 hours
from$112/ person
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