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Inside tip · Brisbane

What's Brisbane's free, lifeguard-patrolled beach in the middle of the city?

Answer: Streets Beach

Streets Beach at South Bank is free and patrolled by professional lifeguards seven days a week.

Free · South Bank, Brisbane

It's an artificial swimming lagoon with white sand and palm trees, overlooking the Brisbane River and the city. South Bank calls it Australia's only beach in the middle of a city.

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