Brisbane: Sunset City Lights Cruise 5.30pm or 6pm *seasonal

Brisbane looks its best from the river as daylight fades and the skyline begins to glow. This 90-minute sunset cruise gives you both views in one outing: the warm evening sky on the way out, then bridges, towers, and riverside lights on the return.

I like the complimentary charcuterie board, which turns a simple boat ride into a pleasant night out, and the easy location at South Bank. The main thing to consider is the lack of guided commentary. You get music and a calm ride, but no regular explanation of Brisbane’s bridges, buildings, or past.

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