Streets Beach + South Bank Parklands
FreeAustralia's only inner-city man-made beach, surrounded by gardens and galleries
Swim at a free man-made beach in the middle of the city, then wander through tropical gardens, the arbour walk, and riverside promenades at South Bank. Streets Beach is Australia's only inner-city beach, a lagoon-style pool with real sand and palm trees, lifeguard-patrolled and open year-round. The surrounding parklands include the Grand Arbour (1km vine-covered walkway), Nepalese Peace Pagoda, and rainforest walk. South Bank is also the cultural precinct, QAGOMA, Queensland Museum, and the State Library are all free entry and steps away.
Step by step
From start to finish, what to expect.
Swim at Streets Beach (open daily, free, lifeguard-patrolled)
Walk the Grand Arbour, a 1km vine-covered canopy walkway through the parklands
Wander through the rainforest boardwalk and river promenade
Optional: visit QAGOMA, Queensland Museum, or State Library (all free entry)
Lunch or coffee at one of the many cafes along the river
Cost breakdown
Estimated per person, in AUD.
How you get there
Your options for the trip.
Public transport
Local tips
Stuff your mates would tell you.
Streets Beach is busiest on weekends and school holidays, weekday mornings are quiet
Bring your own towel, there are no hire facilities
The Collective Markets run Fridays (5pm-9pm), Saturdays (10am-9pm), and Sundays (9am-3pm)
Free BBQ facilities throughout the parklands