Top Brisbane Classes & Workshops

Tackle the waves during a morning surf lesson at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. First, receive a safety briefing and basic instruction on the sand before heading into the water. You'll be provided with a long-sleeve rash shirt or a wetsuit (depending on the season) and a soft beginner surfboard. You’ll be able to continue practicing your technique on your own after catching some initial waves.

Try your hand at making clay sculptures, while sipping on food and drinks in an Italian restaurant in Brisbane. Your instructors will assist you and your group in crafting a rose-shaped candle holder which you can take home, or give as a gift. All of your art supplies are included, and the craft air dries, so you will be able to leave with it that day.

Delve into the art of winemaking in the heart of Brisbane with a wine blending workshop in Fortitude Valley. Led by a professional winemaker or sommelier, this wine masterclass gives you the chance to create your own wine blend. You’ll also discover the art of wine tasting and flavor profiling and learn about all the things that go into making the perfect bottle of wine.

Discover your artistic talents with this guided paint and sip art class at an artist’s studio in Fortitude Valley. Great fun for beginners and experienced artists alike, this fun-filled, social class is led by a local artist, who will help you tap into your innate creative flow and find your unique, artistic style. You can also enjoy wine and snacks while you paint (at own cost).

Meet inside the Palace Cinema Lobby and grab a drinks from the bar. Wesley Taylor Art Studios present the new ‘Paint & Sip’ sessions. These are two-hour art lessons with all art materials supplied. What’s more? You get to take your self-made masterpiece home! Sessions run from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Food and Drinks for separate purchase

Zip around Brisbane on a fun, self-balancing Segway. Cruise past Brisbane’s riverside sights, glide around the Southbank Parklands, and enjoy dramatic views of Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Choose from multiple tour durations and departure times to suit your schedule and budget. Best of all: full instruction and practice time is provided and there’s no experience necessary, so anyone can give it a go! This tour is limited to small groups, ensuring a personalized experience that you'll remember.

Try out Moreton Island's most popular activities — sandboarding and snorkeling — on an adrenaline-fueled small-group tour from Brisbane. Spend a full day exploring the island by sea when snorkeling through the Tangalooma Shipwrecks, and on land when sand boarding on giant sand dunes and visiting pristine beaches. Snap photos of the gorgeous scenery and learn from your guide about the abundant animal life. Travel in a small group that is limited to 16 people for a more customized experience with your guide.

Spend a blissful day on Moreton Island exploring the beaches, snorkel sites, and enormous sand dunes during this full-day tour from Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, or the Gold Coast. Travel with an experienced guide in a rugged 4-wheel drive vehicle, going from sea to sand as you snorkel at the Tangalooma Wrecks and kayak around the coral reef, then head inland to try sandboarding on the dunes. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach and soak in the tropical scenery of Moreton Island on this fun-filled tour. Please note: An additional cost of AU$70per adult and AU$55 per child is to be paid in cash to your driver prior to departure to cover national park and ferry fees during this tour.

Enjoy the fun and thrills of abseiling down the cliffs of Kangaroo Point. Using the provided equipment and following expert instruction, you’ll have a safe, adrenaline-fueled descent along a rocky cliff next to the Brisbane River. Your guide explains the process of abseiling (aka rappelling) and shows you how to master your descent. Admire the scenery as you wait your turn, then savor the feeling of accomplishment once you make your way down to the ground, with your guide there to assist throughout the 90-minute experience.

Take your adventurous spirit to new heights on a Brisbane Story Bridge Adventure day or night climb. After a safety briefing, follow an experienced climbing guide from the central platform to the summit, then cross the width of the Story Bridge. Hear audio commentary about Brisbane's surroundings and enjoy panoramic views of the Brisbane River, Moreton Bay, the Glass House Mountains, distant Mt. Coot-tha, and Lamington National Park. Bonus: one complimentary group photo of your climb!

Discover the diverse wildlife of South East Queensland when you travel to the Springbrook plateau, Numinbah Valley and Mt Tamborine on a full-day tour from Brisbane. Your guide leads a leisurely walk in Springbrook National Park to see two stunning waterfalls, Natural Bridge and a glow worm cave. Have time to relax and enjoy the waterfalls and rainforest on this small-group tour with numbers limited to 21 participants, ensuring a more personalized experience.

Learn to make the perfect wine blend at this nearly two hour workshop in Brisbane. A winemaker or sommelier will take you through all the steps involved in wine blending, and at the end you’ll have your own one of a kind blend. You can take this home and drink it with your friends, and share with them all you’ve learned in this small group workshop.

Learn clay target shooting in a safe environment with this small-group activity in Belmont, Brisbane. Offering visitors the chance to try their hand at clay target shooting, this package includes expert tuition from world-class coaches so you know you’re in safe hands. Suitable for everyone, this small-group activity is great for special occasions or trying something new. You’ll also have the chance to win some prizes with a fun low-stakes competition.

Enhance your creativity on your Australia trip during this art class with a difference—it's a painting lesson with all materials supplied, but held in a fashionable Brisbane venue to add atmosphere. You'll leave with your own unique artwork on a canvas that's the perfect size for travelers: 16 x 12 inches (40 x 30 centimeters).

The course runs in small groups of 6 or less so you receive lots of 1 on 1 help. We use manual settings on your camera so you can be in full control of your camera to obtain the results you want.

Embrace the thrill of piloting a helicopter and see Queensland from above with this helicopter experience. Working with one of Brisbane’s best helicopter training facilities, take to the skies in the pilot seat alongside a qualified instructor. With all necessary training and support provided, you’ll be able to get to know the basics of helicopter flying, including the most challenging task for helicopter pilots - hovering.

A great way to kick off the weekend, this Friday night art class in the heart of Brisbane is fun, social, and creative—and you can even enjoy snacks and drinks while you paint (at own cost). Led by a local artist, this class will help you rediscover your innate creativity, find your flow, and forget the stresses of the week. Ideal for beginners, you’ll also learn some tricks of the trade and hone your artistic skills.

Lighting and composition are the two most important factors when trying to achieve a great photograph; you will learn how to frame a photograph for best results and how different lighting changes the look of photographs.

We will learn the most important steps and the essence of the argentine Tango. Choose days and hours suitable for you and we plan a Tango program that will help you to learn, improve and dance this wonderful dance! I love transmitting my knowledge, experience and my culture to all those who are enthusiastic about Tango.