Stay at Ovolo.
Grab breakfast along the way in the Queen Street Mall as city workers arrive for the day.
Wander along the rainforest boardwalk, past the Nepalese temple (a relic from Brisbane’s hosting of World Expo 88).
Have lunch along the river at Popolo Italian Kitchen and Bar.
Go to the City Botanic Gardens for a stroll through the gardens – don’t miss the mangrove boardwalk.
MV Mirimar (mirimar.com) departs the Queensland Cultural Centre for the 75-minute cruise to Lone Pine Sanctuary, where koalas, kangaroos, cockatoos, snakes and more await. There’s a café for lunch.
Sit at the sunken tables by the window and choose the six-course tasting menu at e’cco bistro.