Joanna James
A contemporary heritage city where every street is a nature-kissed art gallery and every corner hold a thrill factor for those young at heart, Brisbane is a stimulating sensory treat for all ages. Here are some chief Brisbane attractions to entice teens and tweens of every temperament!
From the colourful community spirit of its tree-shaded farmer's markets and eclectic love letters to art, history, and nature in the walkways of Southbank to a superabundance of authentic and exhilarating indoor and outdoor edutainment centres, Brisbane is Queensland's mecca of character-enriching pastimes. For a myriad of nature-based sports that allow teens to test their skills while being overseen by experts, the Riverlife Adventure Centre is the perfect family-centric spot to work up a healthy appetite for mouthwatering Brisbane cuisine. Sports lovers or not, the younger generation can't help but be thrilled at the adrenaline-rich escapades such as abseiling down Kangaroo Point, picturesque river kayaking, and touring city sights on quirky Urb-Es.
After a day filled with outdoorsy exhilaration and exploring the curious artist's haunts of the city, a night of dreamy unwinding can be encountered at the iconic Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. Located amid the gorgeous Botanic Gardens, you will be taken on a celestial tour of the Brisbane night sky and learn a galactical magnitude through interactive shows for all ages, from the 'Edge of Darkness' to the 'Perfect Little Planet.'
An all-star cast of Aussie's wildlife celebrities awaits the passionate care of your teens at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, where they can carry koala cubs, hand-feed kangas, and watch snowy owls perch imperiously on their arms. They can also intimately glimpse into the lives and eating preferences of the sanctuary's most mysterious resident; the platypus.
Big kids like to play too; it's just a matter of amping up the scope of the game! Brisbane's ingeniously strategic escape rooms, from the phenomenally realistic Fox in a Box full of puzzling delights to the fantasy mystery-themed Arcadium Adventures and forensics-styled Escape Hunt. If you're looking for one of the hotels in Brisbane City close to where all the action is, venture no further than Oaks Brisbane Casino Tower suites.
Slideways Go Karting is only 10 minutes away from the CBD, featuring a multi-level 425m track indoors and an outdoor loop that can brave all weather conditions. This is the perfect stop to wear out the excess energy of your teens as they take on the sweepers, hairpins, ramps, and cambered turns.
World-famous for its stunning portfolio of nature excursions, from tobogganing down gigantic dunes at 60 kph and gliding through the eerie Tangalooma Wrecks on a luminescent kayak to exploring historic islands and floating through coral kingdoms, this day cruise features a rainbow of unforgettable bonding experiences.
Another unmissable Brisbane experience is to fly over the lush foliage of Cedar Creek Canyon at 70 kph more than 60 m above ground. Courtesy of the iconic Mt. Tambourine 'Tree Top Challenge' forest adventure, the Canyon Flyer is just one of the many adrenaline-infused activities, which include the Skyfall Jump, heart-swooping suspension bridges, mammoth scramble nets, and sturdy Tarzan ropes.
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