| No need to be cooped up inside for dinner and a | | | | barbeque facilities. |
| movie when there are an unlimited number of | | | | Bayside Parklands |
| outdoor activities in Brisbane that make excellent | | | | With over 16 kilometres of parklands on the |
| romantic dates with someone special. | | | | southern edge of Moreton Bay, the Bayside |
| City Botanical Gardens | | | | parklands offers mangroves, forest, beaches, |
| Since 1928, the City Botanical Gardens has served | | | | creeks, mudflats and woodlands so there is never |
| as an urban refuge housing thousands of colourful | | | | a shortage of things to do. Whether you fancy |
| exotic and native plants and trees. The area | | | | bushwalking, swimming, boating, or picnicking , |
| consists of many paths and green lawns, and | | | | you’ll enjoy a full day on your next visit. |
| takes up the majority of one of the peninsulas | | | | Don’t forget the romantic stroll along the |
| jutting into the Brisbane River. You can enjoy | | | | parkland foreshore - the views are spectacular. |
| strolling along the mangrove boardwalk or simply | | | | Einbunpin Lagoon |
| find a quiet spot for a lovely picnic. You can also | | | | Just two minutes from Sandgate train station you |
| dine at the Gardens Café or buy an ice cream | | | | will find Einbunpin Lagoon, a quaint outdoor haven |
| cone from the little store along one of the | | | | filled with all sorts of bird life. You can enjoy the |
| pathways. It’s also a good idea to see which | | | | views around lagoon, or head across the road to |
| concerts are scheduled on the River Stage. You | | | | enjoy the many cafes and restaurants. |
| never know what who you might see! | | | | Kangaroo Point Cliffs & Riverwalk |
| Mt Coot-tha Lookout | | | | A popular spot for rock climbers and abseilers, |
| For one of the best views of Brisbane, Moreton | | | | Kangaroo Point is another great place from which |
| Bay and the Glass House Mountains, take a trip to | | | | to admire the city skyline. There are many picnic |
| Mt Coot-tha Lookout. Make a reservation at | | | | tables and barbecues along the riverwalk and |
| either The Kuta Cafe or the Summit Restaurant | | | | pathways suitable for bothwalkers and cyclists. |
| and enjoy the lookout while you dine. While | | | | Coochiemudlo Island |
| you’re out there, visit the Mt Coot-tha | | | | Better known as "Coochie", this beautiful island is |
| Gardens and experience 52 hectares exotic plant | | | | perfect for exploring on a sunny afternoon. |
| life from around the world. Only ten minutes from | | | | Coochie has it all for Brisbane singles – sandy |
| the city, Mt Coot-tha is definitely worth the trip! | | | | beaches, walking trails, warm waters for sailing, |
| Yeronga Park Heated Pools | | | | and lots of marine life such as dolphins and turtles. |
| Within the lush surroundings of beautiful Yeronga | | | | Colleges Crossing |
| Park, you can find a little spot perfect with | | | | Hire a canoe at Colleges Crossing and set out for |
| swimming pools, picnicking and lounging about. The | | | | a two-hour trip upriver towards the Mount |
| pools at Yeronga Park are heated which means | | | | Crosby treatment plant. Brisbane swingers - pack |
| you can visit them all year round. This area | | | | a picnic lunch and enjoy the flora and fauna as |
| houses everything you might need for a romantic | | | | you go. |
| day in the sun, including beach volleyball and | | | | |