Brisbane's best spots for photos

Whether you're showing visitors around Brisbane or exploring a new location, we've put together a list of some of Brisbane's most iconic locations for photos.

Natural wonders

• Mt Coot-tha Lookout, Mt Coot-tha
  Capture Brisbane's skyline in full at the Mt Coot-tha Lookout. With serene and idyllic views of the cityscape you'll feel on top of the world!
• Tropical Display Dome, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
  Snap a new Insta profile photo in front of this iconic tropical-plant greenhouse. Find out more about the Tropical Display Dome. If you're visiting in spring, wander to the Japanese Garden to see the cherry blossoms in bloom.
• Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Kangaroo Point
  Pack a picnic and perch at the top of the cliffs to get an iconic photo of the sun setting behind the city's skyline.
• New Farm Park, New Farm
  From the renowned rose garden to the charming gazebo, there are plenty of photo opportunities in this well-loved Brisbane park.

Iconic Brisbane

• Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane City
  History buffs will love capturing the neoclassic and Art Deco-inspired angles of Brisbane City Hall, or taking in a bird's eye view from the Clock Tower in a free tour at the Museum of Brisbane.
• Brisbane from a CityCat
  The Brisbane River shapes our city, and nothing says "I've been to Brisbane" more than snapping a photo aboard one of our beloved CityCats. There are plenty of beautiful backdrops to capture including New Farm Park, Story Bridge or Brisbane Powerhouse.
• Story Bridge 
  Is there a more iconic Brisbane snapshot than the Story Bridge? Take your pic at Wilson Outlook Resereve or along the Riverwalk near Howard Smith Wharves where you can conveniently stop for a bite to eat afterward.
• South Bank Parklands, South Brisbane
  From the well-loved Brisbane sign to The Wheel of Brisbane and the beautiful bougainvillea walk, you're spoiled for choice for photography at this location.

Hidden gems

• Burnett Lane, Brisbane City
  Celebrate art and architecture and snap a picture in front of the buildings and street art that brings this inner city laneway to life.
• Suburban style
  Brisbane City is not the only great place to go for photos. Spend time exploring unique public art and creative lighting in Brisbane's suburbs.
• Bowen Park, Bowen Hills
  Bowen Park lights up after dark providing a wonderful backdrop for photos. Explore other creative lighting project locations across Brisbane.

Get snapping

Show off your iconic photos of Brisbane on social media using hashtag #viewsofbrisbane.

For more on-the-go inspiration, check out the Brisbane app.