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Solo visitors can hike the 1.9-km trail, photograph sunrise or night lights, and linger 24 h without fees. Public transport and ample safety railings make an easy independent outing.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
Solo travellers get 60 km of marked bushwalks, free mountain-bike tracks, lookout cafés and safe public transport, but some trails are isolated so check maps and carry water.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
👉 See FULL guide to Mount Coot-tha Reserve (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
The terminal’s frequent CityCats, clear audio stops, cheap Go-card fares and open-deck skyline views give a solo traveller flexible, low-stress river sightseeing in one to three hours.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to City Cat Terminal South Bank (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
A solo traveler can roam freely, photograph wildlife, join short paid encounters without coordinating schedules, and the half-day size keeps boredom low, but limited nightlife keeps score below 90.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (solo trip)The free pedestrian walkway, panoramic river views, and optional guided climbs give a solo visitor flexible, low-cost sightseeing and photo opportunities without needing companions or complex planning.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Story Bridge (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
For solo travelers, group snorkel and 4WD tours, hiking to Mount Tempest and cheap beach camping foster easy socialising and adventure; isolation and limited late ferries require careful planning.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
👉 See FULL guide to Moreton Island (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
A solo visitor can easily join free clock-tower and heritage tours, browse Museum of Brisbane and enjoy Wi-Fi in King George Square without coordinating schedules with others.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Brisbane City Hall (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
A solo visitor can freely explore multiple science and history galleries, join a free highlights tour and borrow audio guides; afternoon quiet times aid reflection, though school groups raise noise.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Queensland Museum Kurilpa (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
A solo traveller can jog the paved 1.4-km loop, join the free 10 a.m. garden tour, photograph sculptures, and relax at the café; central location and good lighting keep it safe even alone.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Roma Street Parkland (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
A solo visitor can freely explore the nave, join a bell-tower tour, attend free talks, and enjoy quiet reflection without needing extra facilities, making it highly rewarding and low-stress.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
👉 See FULL guide to St John's Cathedral (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities