Getting around 

Half-price public transport 

Brisbane’s public transport network is the easiest way to navigate the city and as a student you can save so much money on train, bus and ferry rides. South-east Queensland public transport provider TransLink offers a 50 per cent concession rate for all students with a valid full-time student card or TransLink concession go card. To access this discount you’ll need to buy an adult go card and apply for the student discount. While you’re waiting you can pay full price or purchase paper tickets. 

Activities 

$11 yoga 

There’s no bells or whistles, but the very welcoming non-profit space Australian School of Meditation and Yoga in West End offers $11 classes for students. Choose from a range of classes each day, and if you purchase a multi-class pass you’ll pay even less. 

Cheap mini golf at Victoria Park 

For just $10 students can unlock unlimited putt putt at Victoria Park on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-9pm. All you have to do is flash your student ID, grab your clubs and start swinging. 

Affordable wildlife adventures 

Visit one of Brisbane’s wildlife sanctuaries and take your very own Taylor Swift-style kangaroo selfie. Lone Pine student tickets come in at $39, while at the home of the Crocodile Hunter, Australia Zoo, the concession price is $54.95. Buy your tickets for Lone Pine or find student deals for weekend getaways at the Visitor Information Centre in the city.

Cheap thrills 

Looking for the ultimate Brisbane photo op? You’ll need to get up high for that. Ride the Wheel of Brisbane on an $18 student admission for an epic 360-degree view of the city from South Bank. Capture the opposite side of the city and Kangaroo Point when you take the Story Bridge Adventure Climb, where students get $13 off for a day climb and $16 for a twilight climb. 

Entertainment and culture 

Movies starting at $9 

A spontaneous trip to the cinema doesn't have to be expensive in Brisbane. Don’t get caught out at the box office – keep your student card handy and reap the benefits. Cineplex student tickets start at a mouth-watering $9, and Event Cinemas in Uptown offers $10 student tickets Monday to Thursday when you sign up for the free Cinebuzz Club. With these savings you can treat yourself to a jumbo popcorn and double choc top, too. 

Culture for FREE 

World-class art and culture doesn’t have to cost the earth. Australia’s largest modern art gallery QAGOMA has a number of free exhibitions running at all times, and the galleries offers concession tickets for any special paid exhibitions. Take advantage of the free air-conditioning and wi-fi while you’re there. Perfect for hot days. 

Mega discounted theatre 

Love going to the theatre? Well, La Boite Theatre Company at Kelvin Grove loves you! The company offers great discounts for students and under-35s. Queensland Theatre Company also offers huge discounts for under-30s. Get dressed up and make a night of it. 

Comedy nights 

Thanks to Brisbane Powerhouse and Sit Down Comedy Club, you will always have the last laugh. Between these two you usually find free or concession-price tickets to comedy shows almost every night of the week. Brisbane Powerhouse is also home to theatre and film exhibitions, so be sure to trawl through the website for the best concession prices. 

See internationally acclaimed classical musicians for $30 

Every year, Musica Viva Australia presents an array of world-class, Australian and international classical chamber music ensembles at the Queensland Conservatorium Theatre, Griffith University and QPAC. Under-40s can subscribe to three concerts for around $100. 

Food 

20% off the bill 

Vapiano on Albert Lane in Brisbane City will give you 20 per cent off the total bill between 2 and 5pm every day. All you have to do is show your full-time student ID, and hey presto, another round of drinks and pizza sound even more tempting. 

Cheap eats 

Not necessarily a student discount, but certainly relevant when you’re on a student budget. Visit Brisbane has taken the leg work out of finding the best of Brisbane’s weekly food deals for almost every cuisine.  

Necessities 

20% off haircuts 

Both Stefan and Oscar Oscar offer uni students 20 per cent off services during the week, or the Brisbane School of Hairdressing offers cheap haircuts and barber services for everyone.  

Discounted beauty services 

In the heart of the city the Brisbane School of Beauty offers waxing, eyebrow tinting, massages, facials, manicures, make-up, spray tans and more for very good rates. Get cheap services while helping other students hone their skills. 

Cheap threads 

Need new clothes? Brisbane is home to dozens of charity or thrift shops – which we commonly call op-shops in Australia. Here you can find high-quality clothing donated by the community at stores like Lifeline, Vinnies and Salvation Army. Often you can pick up brand-new items with the tags still on, and the stores also stock kitchen goods, books and household items if you need anything for your home. 

15% off glasses 

On the market for some new prescription glasses? Don’t strain your eyes trying to study with old lenses or broken glasses. Optometrist Bailey Nelson offers 15 per cent off for students and has the coolest range of frames around. 

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