Kangaroo point – Photo supplied by Lachlan Fearnley
| Start/Finish | Category | Distance | Estimated Walking Time |
| Main St at Story Bridge East (Bus Stop 6) / South Bank Train Station | Tourism, Nature | 4.4 km | 1 hr 5 min* |
Summary
This walk explores Kangaroo Point, a well loved inner city Brisbane location famous for its two most prominent attractions, Story Bridge and Kangaroo Point Cliffs.
Public transport
Catch the bus to Main St at Story Bridge East (Stop 6). Ends at South Bank Train Station.
Directions
Starting Point – Main St
The kangaroo Point walk starts on Main St at Story Bridge East (Bus Stop 6). To get there catch a bus from the city over Story bridge. From the bus stop cross Deakin St and walk eastwards down Ferry St. At the end of Ferry St turn right and walk past the Dockside Hotel. Turn left at the hotel and continue along the Dockside Walk to the river. At the end of Dockside Walk turn left and head along the Riverside Promenade.
From here follow the path that hugs the river in a northerly direction to Story Bridge. This vantage point will provide you with spectacular views out to New Farm on the other side of the river.
The path that hugs the river will take you to Captain Burke Park, which is located under Story Bridge. On the eastern side of the park you will pass the Vietnam Refugee memorial, which is dedicated to those who perished at sea seeking asylum in Australia during the aftermath of the the Vietnam War. At the western side of the park is the Brisbane Jazz Club, which started in the 1960’s and is a fantastic venue for lovers of jazz music in Brisbane. Continue past the Jazz Club along the path that follows the river in a southerly direction.
Further south is Kangaroo Points Cliffs Park. The cliffs are a popular recreation spot for locals, especially for climbing and running. The cliffs were used as a quarry by the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement, which opened in 1826 using convict labour. The quarry was taken over by the Queensland Government in 1864 until it was closed in 1976.
Kangaroo Point
Image: View from Kangaroo Point at night, Photo supplied by Lachlan Fearnley
From Cliffs Park continue south and then west along the boardwalk under Captain Cook bridge. This will take you right up to South Brisbane Memorial Park which is located next to the Goodwill footbridge entrance. Walk down Siddon St, which is on the boundary of the park and in the opposite direction of the footbridge.
Finish – South Bank Train Station
Cross over Grey St and head west down Vulture St. This will take you to the entrance of South Bank train station where the walk ends.
Kangaroo Point – GPX file
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Kangaroo Point walk – Map
Start – Catch bus to Main St at Story Bridge East (Stop 6).
- Riverside Promenade
- Vietnamese Refugee Memorial
- Brisbane Jazz Club
- James Warner Park
- Kangaroo Memorial Cliffs Park
- South Brisbane Memorial Park
End – South Bank Train Station
