🌿🌸 Brisbane Spring Weekend: River Walks, Blooms & Rooftop Views

#springitinerary Spring in Brisbane means jacaranda showers, golden-hour river glows, and that perfect "not-too-hot" vibe. Just spent a dreamy weekend soaking it all up—here’s your ultimate laid-back itinerary! ✨ Hidden Gem Howard Smith Wharves’ Secret Garden – Behind the buzzy bars, find a quiet pocket of poinciana trees and city views. Perfect for sunset drinks without the crowd. 🍴 Must-Try Food Felons Barrel Hall’s Sunday Session – Woodfired pizzas + local brews by the river. Try the spanner crab pizza with a passionfruit sour in hand! 😂 WTF Moment Getting "attacked" by a gang of rainbow lorikeets at Roma Street Parkland. One minute I’m zen in the flower field, next minute—squawk—I’m their new jungle gym. ⏳ Weekend Itinerary 📍Day 1: City & Riverside 9 AM: Breakfast at John Mills Himself (their ricotta hotcakes with lemon curd = heaven). 11 AM: Gallery hop at QAGOMA (don’t miss the rooftop installation views). 2 PM: Picnic at South Bank’s Grand Arbour (grab treats from Jan Powers Farmers Market). 5 PM: Sunset kayak on the river (Riverlife does glow-in-the-dark night paddles too!). 📍Day 2: Nature & Neighborhoods 8 AM: Hike Mt Coot-tha (wildflowers in bloom!) + coffee at the summit lookout. 12 PM: Brunch in Paddington (Anouk’s blood orange waffles = iconic). 3 PM: Shop James Street’s spring fashion drops (or just people-watch with gelato from Gusto). 6 PM: Rooftop cocktails at Ella (their lychee martini tastes like spring in a glass). 📍Day 3: Island Escape Day Trip to North Stradbroke Island (30min ferry): Whale watching from Point Lookout (spring = migration season!). Lunch at The Whales Way (fish tacos with ocean views). Nap on Cylinder Beach’s squeaky-clean sand. 👗 Pack Smart A breezy dress (for jacaranda picnics). Swimwear + reef-safe sunscreen (Brisbane sun is sneaky strong). A foldable tote (for market flower bouquets). Brisbane’s spring is all about lazy river days and impromptu Aperol spritzes. Where’s your fave Brissy spot? 👇 Drop your recs below!