Brisbane's tourism industry is getting back to business with many tourism operators staging Australia Day events to show their thanks for the support of the community.
From Brisbane's iconic pubs, to family fun events, live music events, cruises and community barbeques there is an Australia Day celebration to suit all tastes.
"It's incredible how quickly Brisbane is getting back to business," Brisbane Marketing CEO John Aitken said.
"It's great to see the vast majority of local tourism operators, accommodation providers and key attractions throughout the Greater Brisbane region rolling out their welcome mats to visitors.
"There is an enormous desire in Brisbane to prosper against the odds.
"Everyone is extremely positive and upbeat and we're celebrating things as they open," he said.
Family friendly activities
Australia Day 2011 at Australia Zoo
Time: From 8am
Cost: Child - $34, Adult - $58, Family - $172
Website: www.australiazoo.com.au
Get up close to Australia wildlife including koalas, kangaroos and crocodiles. Australia Day fun will also include green and gold face painting, a live performance from John Williamson, traditional indigenous dancing and Pavlova decorating.
Portside- Music in the Plaza
Time: from 9am
Cost: Free
Website: www.portsidewharf.com.au
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Portside Wharf followed by music from Wes Taylor (9am-12pm), Rhythm in Red (12.30pm- 3.30pm) and Chris Palmer (4pm-7pm).
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - AusSounds Australia Day Concert
Time: from 5.30pm
Cost: Free but bookings essential through ticketek
Website: premier.ticketek.com.au
Celebrate the amazing effort of Queenslanders with this free concert featuring multi-platinum artist Guy Sebastian, as well as local bands Charlie Mayfair and Ball Park Music.
Flag Raising Ceremony- Kangaroo Point
Time: 11.15am
Cost: Free
Website: www.australiaday.org.au/events/?view=QLD&m=217
The flag raising ceremony will be held at Kangaroo Point Park, River Terrace at Kangaroo Point. The ceremony will see the official raising of the Australian, Queensland, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, as well as a rendition of the Australian National Anthem by local young Australian, Lauren Porter.
A thunderous 21 gun salute will also take place at the Roma Street Parklands at the traditional time of 12 noon.
Queen Street Mall - QSM Live: Extended Play for Australia Day
Time: 12pm - 3pm
Cost: Free
Website: www.queenstreetmall.com
The Queen Street Mall will become a hive of music on Australia Day, featuring some of Brisbane's best artists in seven locations.
MV Lady Brisbane - Australia Day Cruises at Manly Wharf
Time: from 9am
Cost: $45 for adults, $22 for kids (kids under 4 FREE)
Website: www.brisbanecruises.com.au
Get on the water to celebrate Australia day with a 2.5 hour cruise from Manly Wharf past Green Island, St Helena Island, the Brisbane River mouth, Nudgee Beach and Wellington Point.
Fun for the adults
Regatta Hotel Backyard BBQ
Time: All Day
Cost: Free
Website: www.regattahotel.com.au
Settle into the Regatta Hotel for Australia Day with Triple J's Hottest 100 followed by 90 minutes of stand-up comedy, a backyard barbie and a party.
Plough Inn
Time: all day
Cost: Free
Website: www.ploughinn.com.au
The Plough Inn is celebrating their reopening after the Queensland floods with an Australia Day bash. This Brisbane icon will have live music and all our favourite Australia Day traditions.
Story Bridge Hotel- Australia Day Cockroach Races
Time: From 11am
Cost: Gold coin donation
Website: www.storybridgehotel.com.au
The annual Story Bridge Cockroach Races will kick off at 11am and the day will include a street stage with live bands, a dunking machine and the highlight of the day - cockroach races! Entry is by a gold coin donation which goes towards the Children's Variety Charity.
Caxton Hotel - Caxton Kilo Challenge
Time: 12 pm
Cost: Free
Website: www.caxton.com.au
Take the Caxton Kilo Challenge by ordering a kilo of steak in the Char Grill Restaurant from 12-3pm. Recover afterwards with giveaways in the bar and this year's Triple J Hottest 100.
South Bank Surf Club- Australia Day BBQ
Time: from 11am
Cost: Free entry. Bookings recommended
Website: www.southbanksurfclub.com.au
Relax and enjoy chef Ben O'Donoghue's famous BBQ dishes while listening to Triple J's Hottest 100. The person in the best Australia Day outfit will get lunch for free.
Breakfast Creek Hotel - Australia Day celebrations
Time: All day
Cost: Free entry
Website: www.breakfastcreekhotel.com
To celebrate reopening after the Queensland floods, the iconic Breakfast Creek Hotel will donate all of its Australia Day sales to the Premiers Disaster Relief Appeal.
Eagle Farm Raceway - Australia Day XXXX Gold Mates Day Out
Time: 10.30am
Cost: $15
Website: www.brc.com.au
Get into the Australia Day spirit and try your luck at the track for this Australia Day racing meet.
New Farm Park - Moonlight Cinema
Time: from 6pm
Cost: $16
Website: www.moonlight.com.au
Get outdoors and enjoy the action-packed, digital adventure Tron: LEGACY on Australia Day eve. Get in early to bag a beanbag and a picnic.
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