Best Fireworks Vantage Points in Brisbane for Families

The lord mayor's new year's eve fireworks image of red and green fireworks over the city and Brisbane river.

Best places in Brisbane to watch the fireworks

It’s no secret that Brisbane loves fireworks, with the two biggest pyrotechnic displays being the annual Riverfire event (Saturday 2 September 2023 ) and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Thousands of Brisbane families flock to South Bank Parklands to be part of the excitement, but this venue gets very crowded and can reach total capacity quickly.

Pack a picnic rug, snacks and glow sticks, and try one of these fireworks vantage points in Brisbane to enjoy the fireworks without the stress of the crowds.

Inner Brisbane City fireworks vantage points

These spots are all close to the action, meaning there is still plenty of noise and atmosphere, as well as food and beverages for sale. For those people with limited mobility, access is available at South Bank, Eagle Street Pier, Riverside Centre and Captain Burke Park.

Kangaroo Point Cliffs
Captain Burke Park
Wilson’s Lookout, New Farm
City Riverwalk (including Riverside Centre and Eagle Street Pier)
Dock Street, South Brisbane
Rail Overpass, The Barracks, Petrie Terrace

Fireworks vantage points in Brisbane’s suburbs

No need to dress up – slippers, tracksuits and PJs for the kids are all suitable attire for these family-friendly viewing points in the burbs:

Collins Rd, Ferny Hills
Highgate Hill Park, corner of Dornoch Tce and Hampstead Rd
Stuartholme Rd, Bardon
Camelia Ave, Everton Hills
Mount Coot-tha lookout
Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve
Bartleys Lookout, Ascot
Forbes St, Hawthorne
Camp Hill Bowls Club, Ferguson Rd
Trammies Corner, Paddington
Bilsen Rd, Zeehan Rd, Rode Rd, Wavell Heights
Plucks Rd, Arana Hills
Caratel St, Stafford Heights

Brisbane hotels with views of fireworks

For a memorable weekend adventure in the city, several Brisbane hotel rooms offer spectacular views of the fireworks. Remember to specify when booking that you require a room on a higher floor, facing the river, to ensure you can see (and not just hear) the fireworks in all their glittery glory!