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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.

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.