{"id":17764,"date":"2026-10-12T13:43:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T09:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/?p=17764"},"modified":"2026-10-12T13:43:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T09:43:07","slug":"brisbane-5-day-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/brisbane-5-day-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Brisbane 5-Day Itinerary: The Complete Trip Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":17765,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_thrit_itinerary":"{\"enabled\":1,\"eyebrow\":\"Brisbane, Queensland, Australia\",\"intro\":\"Five days in Brisbane gives you room to stop choosing between Mount Coot-tha and Moreton Island and simply do both, plus a genuinely different day trip north to see Australia Zoo. The city itself still only needs two full days, the river and the CBD, then South Bank and the cultural precinct, but the extra time lets those two anchor day trips stand on their own instead of competing for a single afternoon, and adds a slower neighbourhood day in between to break up the pace.\",\"hero\":{\"image\":17767,\"alt\":\"Brisbane 5 day itinerary\"},\"facts\":[\"Two city days, one slow day, two day trips\",\"Ferries and trains, car optional\",\"Finish at Australia Zoo\"],\"author\":\"Thrillark\",\"updated\":\"2026-10-12\",\"readTime\":\"18 minutes\",\"crumbParent\":\"Brisbane\",\"crumbParentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thrillark.com\\\/things-to-do-in-brisbane\\\/\",\"crumbTitle\":\"\",\"snapshot\":[\"Explore the city and the river. Brisbane's CBD, the Story Bridge and a CityCat ride to see the skyline from the water.\",\"Explore Lone Pine and South Bank. A morning river cruise out to the koala sanctuary, then Streets Beach and the cultural precinct in the afternoon.\",\"Visit Mount Coot-tha and the inner suburbs. A skyline lookout in the morning, then an unhurried afternoon through New Farm and Kangaroo Point.\",\"Explore Moreton Island. A full day out on Moreton Bay, sand dunes, a shipwreck reef and one of the largest sand islands in the world.\",\"Visit  Australia Zoo. A day trip north to the Sunshine Coast for Steve Irwin's zoo, wildlife shows and a considerably different pace to the rest of the trip.\"],\"guideTitle\":\"New to Brisbane? Start with the city guide\",\"guideText\":\"This page is the day-by-day plan. If you're still deciding what Brisbane is actually like, what's worth your time, and what else the city and its surrounds have to offer beyond these five days, our full Brisbane city guide covers the whole picture. It's the better place to start if your dates aren't locked in yet.\",\"guideLink\":\"Read our complete Brisbane city guide\",\"guideUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thrillark.com\\\/blog\\\/brisbane-travel-guide\\\/\",\"days\":[{\"label\":\"Day one\",\"title\":\"The city and the river\",\"intro\":\"The CBD sits tucked inside a bend of the Brisbane River, so today naturally traces a loop, along the water on one side, over a bridge, then back along the opposite bank.\",\"image\":17768,\"alt\":\"Queen Street Mall, Brisbane\",\"stops\":[{\"time\":\"Morning, allow 1.5 to 2 hours\",\"title\":\"Brisbane CBD and Queen Street Mall\",\"body\":\"Brisbane's centre is small enough to cover almost entirely on foot, with a pedestrian-only core that doesn't demand much planning to get around.\\n- Shops, coffee spots, and buskers fill Queen Street Mall, which runs as the main artery through the CBD.\\n- Down by the water, the City Botanic Gardens offer a genuine escape, green and calm despite sitting just steps from the high-rises above.\\n- Almost everything worth seeing in the CBD sits within a quarter-hour walk, so you can leave the transport apps closed for now.\",\"tip\":\"Beat the lunchtime rush by arriving early. The mall empties out considerably before midday hits.\",\"ids\":[]},{\"time\":\"Midday, allow 1 to 3 hours depending on your choice\",\"title\":\"Story Bridge\",\"body\":\"This cantilevered steel structure has spanned the river since 1940, and unlike its Sydney counterpart, it rarely feels crowded.\\n- Crossing on the free pedestrian walkway rewards you with strong views of the CBD behind you and New Farm ahead, no booking required.\\n- Want more? The Story Bridge Adventure Climb sends you up onto the bridge's actual framework, a roughly two-hour experience once the safety talk is factored in, reaching vantage points that simply aren't visible at street level.\\n- Twilight sessions are scheduled to catch the city switching on its lights, offering a scaled-down version of what Sydney's harbour bridge climbs do.\",\"tip\":\"If the climb interests you, secure your spot early. Sunset and twilight times disappear fastest.\",\"ids\":[\"ED1953\"]},{\"time\":\"Afternoon, allow 1 to 1.5 hours\",\"title\":\"CityCat ferry along the river\",\"body\":\"The CityCat doubles as both transport and sightseeing, and thanks to the region's flat public transport fare, it's barely a dent in your wallet.\\n- Because the river snakes back on itself repeatedly through Brisbane, even a short ferry trip delivers far more skyline than the actual mileage suggests.\\n- Consider stepping off at New Farm or Teneriffe if either stop looks appealing as you pass through.\\n- There's no reason to hurry this leg of the day. Treat it as a chance to slow down before the evening ahead.\",\"tip\":\"Skip the indoor seating and head for the open deck instead. That's where the Story Bridge and skyline actually look their best.\",\"ids\":[]},{\"time\":\"Allow 1.5 to 2 hours\",\"title\":\"Evening at Howard Smith Wharves\",\"body\":\"Cap off the day near where you crossed the bridge earlier. Set right beneath the Story Bridge and connected to the CBD via the Riverwalk, Howard Smith Wharves has become the city's premier destination for eating and drinking by the river.\\n- Converted heritage warehouses now house a lineup of bars and restaurants here, all with the illuminated bridge looming above.\\n- A short stroll or ride along the Riverwalk gets you back to the city centre easily.\\n- If you're chasing a livelier atmosphere instead, Fortitude Valley is only a quick trip further on.\",\"tip\":\"River-view tables here disappear fast on weekends, so lock in a reservation ahead of time if that's what you're after.\",\"ids\":[]}]},{\"label\":\"Day two\",\"title\":\"Lone Pine and South Bank\",\"intro\":\"Today runs in the opposite order to what you might expect. The river cruise out to Lone Pine departs early and returns by mid-afternoon, so it comes first, with South Bank's beach and galleries filling the rest of the day once you're back.\",\"image\":17769,\"alt\":\"Lone Pine Sanctuary, Brisbane\",\"stops\":[{\"time\":\"Morning, allow 5.5 to 6 hours including travel\",\"title\":\"Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary\",\"body\":\"Founded in 1927, the world's first and largest koala sanctuary sits about 12 kilometres upstream, and arriving by river is genuinely part of the experience.\\n- Cruises with operators such as Mirimar depart the South Bank pontoon around 9 am, arriving at the sanctuary by roughly 10:15 am, with the return sailing leaving Lone Pine around 1:30 pm and getting back to South Bank by about 2:45 pm.\\n- The sanctuary offers close-up encounters and photo opportunities with koalas throughout the grounds, though holding or cuddling a koala is no longer part of the experience, following a shift toward welfare-first, hands-off encounters.\\n- Beyond the koalas, expect kangaroos, wombats, Tasmanian devils and a wide selection of native birds, along with sheepdog demonstrations, birds of prey shows, and keeper talks running on a set schedule through the day.\",\"tip\":\"Book the earliest cruise departure available. Since it sets the schedule for your whole day, starting on time here is what leaves you with a genuine afternoon back in South Bank.\",\"ids\":[\"ED1561\"]},{\"time\":\"Afternoon, allow 2 to 3 hours\",\"title\":\"Streets Beach and South Bank Parklands\",\"body\":\"Once you're back off the cruise, South Bank Parklands and its centrepiece, Streets Beach, take over for the rest of the day.\\n- Streets Beach is the only man-made, lifeguard-patrolled swimming beach found in the middle of an Australian capital city, properly swimmable white sand included.\\n- Beyond the beach, the parklands hold rainforest walks, playgrounds, and stretches of open lawn worth a slow loop rather than a straight line through.\\n- The Wheel of Brisbane sits within the same grounds if you'd like an elevated look back at the CBD.\",\"tip\":\"Weekend afternoons here stay busy well into the evening, especially in warmer months, so a late-afternoon swim is a genuinely pleasant way to unwind after the cruise.\",\"ids\":[]},{\"time\":\"Late afternoon, allow 1.5 to 2 hours\",\"title\":\"GOMA and the Queensland Museum\",\"body\":\"The Gallery of Modern Art, alongside the Queensland Art Gallery and Queensland Museum next door, makes up Brisbane's main cultural cluster, a short stroll from the beach.\\n- GOMA leans contemporary, with rotating major exhibitions and a strong permanent collection of Australian and Asia-Pacific work.\\n- Entry to the permanent galleries across the precinct is free, with tickets only required for the headline touring shows.\\n- The Queensland Museum next door covers natural history and the state's own story, a solid alternative if fine art isn't for everyone in your group.\",\"tip\":\"Most galleries in this precinct stay open into the early evening, so this slots naturally after a beach visit rather than needing its own separate trip.\",\"ids\":[]},{\"time\":\"\",\"title\":\"Evening\",\"body\":\"Dinner back in the CBD or around South Bank rounds out a full day that's covered wildlife, the beach and culture in one stretch.\",\"tip\":\"\",\"ids\":[]}]},{\"label\":\"Day three\",\"title\":\"Mount Coot-tha and the inner suburbs\",\"intro\":\"The pace slows right down today, an easy skyline lookout followed by an afternoon spent wandering rather than checking off attractions.\",\"image\":17770,\"alt\":\"James street, Brisbane\",\"stops\":[{\"time\":\"Morning, allow 2 to 3 hours\",\"title\":\"Mount Coot-tha Lookout\",\"body\":\"Sitting above the inner suburbs, Mount Coot-tha gives you the view South Bank and the CBD can't, the entire skyline spread out with Moreton Bay and the Glass House Mountains visible on a clear day.\\n- The summit sits a short bus ride or drive from the CBD, unusually close for a capital city's best viewpoint.\\n- Brisbane Botanic Gardens spread across the base of the mountain, worth pairing with the lookout if your morning has room.\\n- A caf\\u00e9 at the top makes it easy to linger over coffee rather than rushing the view.\",\"tip\":\"Sunrise or sunset gives the best light here. A midday visit still has the view, just none of the drama.\",\"ids\":[]},{\"time\":\"Midday, allow 2 to 3 hours\",\"title\":\"New Farm and James Street\",\"body\":\"A short ferry ride from the CBD, New Farm trades skyscrapers for tree-lined streets, boutique shopping, and one of Brisbane's better dining precincts.\\n- James Street runs the length of the neighbourhood's retail strip, with independent boutiques mixed in with caf\\u00e9s and restaurants.\\n- New Farm Park, right on the river, is worth a slow walk if the weather's good, with jacaranda trees that bloom purple through late October and November.\\n- Brisbane Powerhouse, a converted power station turned arts venue, regularly hosts markets and performances worth checking before you arrive.\",\"tip\":\"Have lunch on James Street rather than heading back to the CBD. It's one of the better casual dining strips in the city and easy to reach by ferry.\",\"ids\":[]},{\"time\":\"Afternoon, allow 1 to 1.5 hours\",\"title\":\"Kangaroo Point Cliffs\",\"body\":\"Directly across the river from the CBD, these sheer cliffs have become one of Brisbane's more distinctive urban landmarks, popular with rock climbers and sunset watchers alike.\\n- A walking and cycling path runs the length of the cliffs, with some of the best CBD skyline views in the city from directly across the water.\\n- Climbers use the cliff face regularly, worth a few minutes of watching if the timing works out.\\n- The Story Bridge is visible from here too, giving you a different angle on a landmark you already crossed on Day 1.\",\"tip\":\"Come toward late afternoon and stay through sunset. The CBD skyline lighting up across the water from here is one of the better free views in Brisbane.\",\"ids\":[]},{\"time\":\"\",\"title\":\"Evening\",\"body\":\"An easy dinner back in the CBD or South Bank closes out a lighter day. Tomorrow starts early.\",\"tip\":\"\",\"ids\":[]}]},{\"label\":\"Day four\",\"title\":\"Moreton Island\",\"intro\":\"A genuine full day, largely a national park, and one of the most different landscapes you'll see anywhere near Brisbane.\",\"image\":17771,\"alt\":\"Moreton Island, Brisbane\",\"stops\":[{\"time\":\"Morning departure\",\"title\":\"Getting there\",\"body\":\"Moreton Island sits about 75 minutes by ferry from Brisbane, reached from the Port of Brisbane, with most day tour packages including coach transfers on both ends.\\n- Once transfers and time on the island are factored in, this is realistically a 10 to 12 hour day, so nothing else fits on the same date.\\n- Ferries generally depart early morning, and self-organizing the trip without a tour package requires arranging your own transport to the Port of Brisbane terminal.\",\"tip\":\"Book this trip through a package that includes activities rather than just the ferry crossing. Moreton Island has very limited independent transport once you're on the ground, since it's mostly unsealed sand tracks, and most vehicles there need to be four-wheel drive.\",\"ids\":[]},{\"time\":\"Midday, allow 1.5 to 2 hours\",\"title\":\"Tangalooma Wrecks\",\"body\":\"A line of ships deliberately sunk just offshore in the 1960s has become, almost by accident, one of the best snorkelling spots near Brisbane.\\n- The wrecks now function as an artificial reef, home to a genuine variety of fish and coral growth.\\n- Snorkelling gear is generally available to hire on-site or included in most day tour packages.\\n- Calm, shallow water around the wrecks makes this accessible even for snorkellers without much experience.\",\"tip\":\"Morning sessions tend to have the calmest water and best visibility before the wind picks up later in the day.\",\"ids\":[]},{\"time\":\"Afternoon, allow 1.5 to 2 hours\",\"title\":\"Sandboarding the dunes\",\"body\":\"Moreton Island's towering sand dunes, among the largest of any sand island in the world, are the other headline reason people make this trip.\\n- Sandboarding down the dunes is the standard activity here, generally included as part of a full day tour package.\\n- The dunes themselves are worth the climb even without a board, for the view back over the island and out to the bay.\",\"tip\":\"Wear closed shoes for the walk up, even though you'll be barefoot for the ride down. The sand gets genuinely hot by midday.\",\"ids\":[]},{\"time\":\"\",\"title\":\"Evening\",\"body\":\"Ferries typically return to Brisbane in the early evening. After a full day of sun, sand and salt water, an easy dinner and an early night are the right call.\",\"tip\":\"\",\"ids\":[]}]},{\"label\":\"Day five\",\"title\":\"Australia Zoo\",\"intro\":\"A day trip north to the Sunshine Coast, and a considerably different pace to the rest of the trip, built around wildlife shows rather than walking or water.\",\"image\":17772,\"alt\":\"Australia Zoo\",\"stops\":[{\"time\":\"Morning departure\",\"title\":\"Getting there\",\"body\":\"Australia Zoo sits in Beerwah, about 75 kilometres north of Brisbane, roughly an hour's drive via the Bruce Highway or 75 minutes by train with a free shuttle from Beerwah station.\\n- Self-driving is the fastest option at around an hour each way, with the zoo well signposted off Steve Irwin Way.\\n- The train runs to Beerwah station roughly hourly, and a courtesy coach meets most arrivals for the short transfer to the zoo entrance.\\n- Several tour operators also run a shuttle service directly from central Brisbane hotels, worth considering if you'd rather not manage the train and transfer yourself.\",\"tip\":\"Whichever way you travel, budget the full day. Between transport and a genuinely worthwhile amount of time inside, this isn't a half-day trip.\",\"ids\":[]},{\"time\":\"Midday, allow 5 to 6 hours\",\"title\":\"Australia Zoo\",\"body\":\"Founded by the Irwin family and grown considerably since Steve Irwin's original wildlife park, Australia Zoo now spans hundreds of acres and covers species well beyond Australian wildlife.\\n- Crocodiles remain the headline attraction, with regular live shows in the Crocoseum, the zoo's dedicated arena.\\n- Beyond the crocodiles, the zoo covers Australian natives, koalas, kangaroos, wombats, Tasmanian devils, alongside African and Asian species including tigers, cheetahs and rhinos.\\n- A free internal train loops the grounds, useful given how much walking a full circuit otherwise involves.\",\"tip\":\"Check the day's show schedule at the entrance and plan your route around it. The Crocoseum shows are the highlight and run at fixed times rather than continuously.\",\"ids\":[]},{\"time\":\"\",\"title\":\"Evening\",\"body\":\"Head back into Brisbane for a final dinner. With five days behind you covering the river, the culture precinct, the inner suburbs, and two very different day trips, there's no need to plan anything further for the night.\",\"tip\":\"\",\"ids\":[]}]}],\"swapsEyebrow\":\"\",\"swapsTitle\":\"Swap any day for one of these\",\"swapsIntro\":\"The structure above, two city days, a lighter neighbourhood day, and two contrasting day trips, suits most travellers on a longer Brisbane stay, but individual pieces are easy to swap.\",\"swaps\":[{\"who\":\"Proximity to the city\",\"title\":\"North Stradbroke Island\",\"text\":\"North Stradbroke Island, in place of Moreton Island on Day 4, for a different sand island day trip closer to the city, with better-known surf beaches and a shorter ferry crossing.\",\"link\":\"\",\"url\":\"\"},{\"who\":\"Theme park corridor\",\"title\":\"Gold Coast\",\"text\":\"A Gold Coast day trip, in place of Australia Zoo on Day 5, if you'd rather head south to the theme park corridor instead of north to the Sunshine Coast, roughly an hour away by car or train.\",\"link\":\"Book Now\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thrillark.com\\\/things-to-do-in-gold-coast\\\/\"},{\"who\":\"Regional Day Trip\",\"title\":\"Ipswich or the Scenic Rim\",\"text\":\"Ipswich or the Scenic Rim, west of the city, as an alternative regional day trip for travellers who've already covered the coast on previous trips and want to see Queensland's hinterland instead.\",\"link\":\"\",\"url\":\"\"}],\"travelEyebrow\":\"\",\"travelTitle\":\"Getting Around\",\"travelIntro\":\"Brisbane's public transport, covering buses, trains and the CityCat ferries, runs on a flat fare and a single Go Card, covering nearly everything except the two day trips.\",\"travelCols\":[\"Route\",\"Without a car\",\"By car\"],\"travelRows\":[[\"Brisbane Airport to the CBD\",\"Airtrain direct to Central Station, about 20 minutes\",\"20 to 30 minutes\"],[\"Within the CBD (Day 1)\",\"Walking or the free CBD loop bus, 5 to 15 minutes between stops\",\"Not worth driving\"],[\"CBD to South Bank\",\"CityCat ferry, or walk across the Victoria Bridge, 5 to 15 minutesAbout 10 minutes\",\"About 10 minutes\"],[\"South Bank to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary\",\"River cruise, around 9 am departure and back by 2:45 pm, about 75 minutes each way\",\"20 to 25 minutes\"],[\"CBD to Mount Coot-tha\",\"Bus, about 20 to 25 minutes\",\"15 to 20 minutes\"],[\"CBD to Moreton Island\",\"Ferry, usually with a coach transfer included, about 75 minutes plus transfer time\",\"Vehicle ferry, 4WD only on the island\"]],\"whenEyebrow\":\"\",\"whenTitle\":\"The Best Time to Visit Brisbane\",\"whenIntro\":\"With an island day and a zoo day in the plan, the season shapes this trip more than it would a city-only stay. Warm water makes the Moreton Island snorkelling worth it, but summer storms and humidity can test the long outdoor days, so the best months are the ones that balance the two.\",\"whenCards\":[{\"who\":\"Warm and comfortable\",\"title\":\"March to May\",\"text\":\"Warm, dry and comfortable, a strong window for both city days and either day trip.\",\"link\":\"\",\"url\":\"\"},{\"who\":\"Pleasant for walks\",\"title\":\"June to August\",\"text\":\"Brisbane's winter is mild by Australian standards, sunny and dry, a genuinely pleasant season for walking the river without summer's humidity, though water activities on Moreton Island suit warmer months better.\",\"link\":\"\",\"url\":\"\"},{\"who\":\"Jacaranda season\",\"title\":\"September to November\",\"text\":\"Warm and building toward summer, generally dry, with jacaranda season through New Farm from late October into November adding some colour to Day 3.\",\"link\":\"\",\"url\":\"\"},{\"who\":\"Hot and humid\",\"title\":\"December to February\",\"text\":\"Hot and humid, with regular wet season storms in the afternoon. Streets Beach and Moreton Island's water activities suit this heat well, but the Australia Zoo day trip and outdoor walking need more flexibility built in.\",\"link\":\"\",\"url\":\"\"}],\"whenTip\":\"If Moreton Island is a priority, aim for the warmer months when the water is genuinely inviting for snorkelling at the wrecks, rather than the cooler stretch of winter.\",\"stayEyebrow\":\"\",\"stayTitle\":\"Where to stay\",\"stayIntro\":\"Brisbane's CBD and South Bank both work well as a base for this longer itinerary, both sitting on the CityCat network and within easy reach of the transport hubs for both day trips.\",\"stayCards\":[{\"who\":\"Best for hotel pickups\",\"title\":\"Brisbane CBD\",\"text\":\"Brisbane CBD, central for Day 1, close to Central Station for the Australia Zoo train and near most hotel pickup points for tour transfers.\",\"link\":\"\",\"url\":\"\"},{\"who\":\"Proximity to cultural precinct\",\"title\":\"South Bank\",\"text\":\"South Bank, right beside the parklands and galleries, and closest to the Mirimar cruise departure point for Day 2, a good pick if the cultural precinct and river matter most to you.\",\"link\":\"\",\"url\":\"\"},{\"who\":\"Proximity to main sightseeing routes\",\"title\":\"Fortitude Valley or New Farm\",\"text\":\"It is worth considering for the back half of the trip if nightlife and dining outweigh proximity to the main sightseeing route.\",\"link\":\"\",\"url\":\"\"}],\"faqEyebrow\":\"\",\"faqTitle\":\"Brisbane 5-Day Itinerary FAQs\",\"faq\":[{\"q\":\"Is 5 days too long for Brisbane?\",\"a\":\"Not if you use the extra time for two separate day trips rather than forcing a choice between Mount Coot-tha and Moreton Island, as a shorter trip has to. Spreading the city across two easier days and giving Moreton Island and Australia Zoo a full day each is what makes five days feel comfortable rather than padded.\"},{\"q\":\"Why does the Lone Pine cruise come before South Bank on Day 2?\",\"a\":\"This is because the cruise schedule dictates it. The Mirimar service departs South Bank around 9 am and returns by about 2:45 pm, so doing it first leaves the rest of the afternoon genuinely free for the beach and galleries, rather than trying to squeeze the cruise in after a morning at South Bank and running into a scheduling conflict.\"},{\"q\":\"Can you still hold or cuddle a koala at Lone Pine?\",\"a\":\"No. Lone Pine has moved away from hands-on holding experiences toward close-up, welfare-first encounters, so expect proximity and photo opportunities rather than physically holding a koala. The shows, feeding sessions, and general access to the grounds remain part of the visit.\"},{\"q\":\"Should I do Moreton Island or Australia Zoo first?\",\"a\":\"Either order works, though doing Moreton Island earlier in the trip while you're less fatigued is a reasonable default, since it's a longer day once transfers are included. Australia Zoo, while still a full day, involves considerably less walking and physical activity, making it a slightly gentler way to close out the trip.\"},{\"q\":\"Can I fit both Mount Coot-tha and Moreton Island into the same day?\",\"a\":\"No, and don't try. Moreton Island alone runs 10 to 12 hours once transfers are included, which rules out anything else that day. This is exactly why a longer trip helps, since a three-day version has to choose one or the other rather than doing both.\"},{\"q\":\"How do I get to Australia Zoo without a car?\",\"a\":\"The train to Beerwah station runs roughly hourly from Central Station, taking around 75 minutes, with a free courtesy coach meeting most arrivals for the short transfer to the zoo. Several tour operators also run direct shuttles from Brisbane CBD hotels if you'd rather not manage the connection yourself.\"},{\"q\":\"Do I need a car for this itinerary?\",\"a\":\"Not for Days 1 to 3, all covered by Brisbane's flat-fare public transport network. Days 4 and 5 can be managed without one too, via ferry packages for Moreton Island and the train and shuttle combination for Australia Zoo, though self-driving gives more flexibility on both days if you have access to a car.\"},{\"q\":\"What is the best month to visit Brisbane for a full five days?\",\"a\":\"March to May and September to November remain the strongest windows, balancing comfortable city weather with good conditions for both day trips. 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