Along with world class restaurants, bars and shopping, spring and summer are blooming with fun events and activities for everyone.

So grab your partner, family or friends and take a well earned break in the ‘Where Australia Shines’ state capital.

Introduce Fido to The Dog Whisperer

Does your four-legged family member need some time in the naughty corner? We’ve got a better idea.

On November 17,  go along sans poochie to the Brissy Entertainment Centre to meet famous TV dog whisperer Cesar Millan and learn how you and your canine can have a blissful relationship.

It’s a dog’s life at the Royal On The Park Hotel Brisbane – you can tuck into a Sunday Royal Roast Dinner buffet at the onsite restaurant and then luxuriate in the spa.

See more great Brisbane hotel deals on 17 November.

Have a swing at Victoria Park Golf Complex

Whether you’re a hole-in-one or hole-in-car-windscreen level golfer, you’ll feel right at home here.

In fact, you can even bring your family, friends, bucks or hens and hit the 18 hole mini putt putt course (complete with punching bags to take out your frustrations) before some 19th hole action at the CaddyShack Bar.

Of course, if you’re serious about your golf (not easy while wearing plaid slacks, sweater vests and shorts with long socks), try the 18 hole full course and polish your technique at the Learning Centre. There are all kinds of cool gadgets like 3D analysis of your swing and access to a PGA pro coach.

After a day outdoors, the great value Astor Metropole Hotel Brisbane is close to city entertainment and shopping, or just kick back with some free movies in your room.

Have your own antiques roadshow

At the Abbey Museum, you’ll feel like a knight who took a wrong turn in the King’s castle while looking for the bathroom and stumbled across his Plundered Bounty room.

There’s Viking bling, ancient Egyptian death masks, an armoured shoe from Olympia in Greece, gifts from Queen Mary of Teck, Old Master paintings, magnificent icons, illuminated manuscripts, part of the Rosary Palace of Edward II, Islamic bronze, exquisite pieces from Japan, China and other worlds.

If it’s crazy old and just as impressive, you’ll probably find it here.

At the Diana Plaza Hotel Brisbane you can experience another ancient gem – the traditional Korean style bathhouse.

Take a day trip to Tangalooma

Jump on  a tour to Tangalooma resort - toboggan down 150-foot high sand hills, snorkel the wrecks, play some Aussie beach cricket and plenty more!

Then lap up the peace, quiet and personal space of a one or two bedroom apartment at the Park Regis North Quay—there’s also an outdoor pool for those wonderful hot summer days.

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Photo courtesy of Cyron.

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