Leisure time
Mild to warm weather for most of the year means that some of Queensland's best features are found outdoors. Brisbane residents enjoy socialising outdoors (known as 'al fresco') at cafes, restaurants and pubs around the city and suburbs.
Outdoor activities
Brisbane residents love spending time outdoors, participating in activities such as camping, bushwalking, swimming and playing sports. You can find all sorts of outdoor activities and events around Brisbane at www.ourbrisbane.com.
If you enjoy outdoor activities, make sure you stay safe:
- Swim only at those beaches that are patrolled by lifesavers. Not all Queensland beaches have lifesavers patrolling them. Remember to swim only between the flags.
- Never fish or swim alone.
- Queensland's sun is harsh - make sure you wear a hat and 30+ sunscreen when you are outdoors.
Culture
Brisbane City has a variety of museums, including the Queensland Art Gallery, Queensland Museum and the interactive Science Centre. There are often special exhibits, events and free activities - check their websites for specific times and events.
Brisbane is also home to cultural activities such as theatre, concerts, movies and events. Visit www.ourbrisbane.com or www.brisbane.qld.gov.au to see what's on.
Television and radio
Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) television and radio stations have programs in many languages. Weekly programs are listed in newspapers such as The Courier-Mail.
A list of ethnic radio stations can be found at the National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters' Council (NEMBC) website.
Some multilingual radio stations in Queensland include Community Radio 4CCR FM (89.1 MHZ), Radio 4EB FM (98.1 MHz) and SBS Brisbane FM (93.3 MHZ).
Please Refer to the international student handbook [
PDF 1.3MB] for more information on leisure time in Brisbane and surrounding areas.
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