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Things to Do at South Bank Brisbane: Culture, Food and the Beach
South Bank Parklands sits just across the river from Brisbane's CBD and packs an extraordinary amount into a single precinct. Streets Beach, the only inner-city beach in Australia, is a centrepiece in summer and winter alike. The cultural corridor along the riverbank includes QPAC, GOMA, the Queensland Museum and the Maritime Museum, with cafes and restaurants running the length of the park. Entry to the parklands is free and the area is easily reached by CityCat, train or bus.
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Streets Beach
A free, council-operated man-made lagoon beach at the heart of the South Bank Parklands, Brisbane's unique inner-city beach experience.
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Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
Australia's largest modern-art gallery at South Bank, with free permanent collection access, major ticketed exhibitions and a strong children's program.
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Queensland Museum
A free natural history and science museum with the popular Sciencentre and special exhibitions on Queensland heritage and wildlife.
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)
The state's premier arts venue, hosting major musicals, ballet, opera and symphony performances, check the events calendar for current season highlights.
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South Bank Lifestyle Markets
A Friday evening and Saturday and Sunday market along Little Stanley Street, with fashion, handmade goods, jewellery and gourmet food stalls.
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South Bank Parklands Arbour
A bougainvillea-draped steel walkway running the full length of the parklands, iconic and at its most spectacular when the purple flowers bloom in late spring.
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