Free self-guided walk · Brisbane

City to South Bank

A free self-guided walk in Brisbane, from the Botanic Gardens across the Goodwill Bridge to South Bank.

Distance
2.7 km
Walking time
35 min
Allow
About 2 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Brisbane on foot.

Swim at Streets Beach.

  • Terrain: Flat.
  • Best time: Late afternoon.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. City Botanic Gardens

    Start in the gardens.

  2. Goodwill Bridge

    Cross the river.

  3. South Bank Parklands

    The parklands.

  4. Streets Beach

    The city beach.

  5. Queensland Museum

    Finish at the cultural centre.

Tips

  • Sunscreen.
  • Free CityHopper ferries.
  • Museums are free.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.