Brisbane is turning into a metropolis with two and a half million people, now the third most populous city in Australia, after Melbourne and Sydney. This is also shown with large construction sites everywhere in the city and suburbs building new hives of units, restaurants and cafes and skyscrapers. In particular, near the CBD, along the Brisbane River, there is an area dedicated to becoming Queens's Wharf Brisbane, a large precinct with the new casino.
The result is Brisbane becoming a vibrant city, with an availability of public transport, many different food outlets, great activities and exciting cultural scenes.
When the sunset is about to set in Brisbane, the city transforms itself into a kaleidoscope of different shapes and colours, with stunning reflections over the Brisbane River.
This is a great time for a walk in Brisbane to immerse yourself into a city that metamorphoses into a night urban space. You can experience the magic of a surrealistic city by just walking on the concrete footpaths and bridges which act as a means of connection and interaction.
Views toward the old casino over the river.
Starting at the Wheel of Brisbane, walk along the Brisbane River in a northwest direction towards the Go Between Bridge. Near the Wheel of Brisbane in Southbank is the Neville Bonner Bridge under construction connecting Queen's Wharf on the other side of the river.
Pass the Victoria Bridge, the State Library of Queensland and the Gallery of Modern Art.
Keep walking along the river until you arrive at the Kurilpa Bridge. Continue walking passing the William Jolly Bridge, and the Merivale Bridge and then you arrive at the Go Between Bridge.
Once you have crossed the Go Between Bridge, turn right and continue walking on the Bicentennial Bikeway on the pedestrian side. The footpath runs along the M1 and under the Pacific Mwy.
About 2.3 km from the north side of the Go Between Bridge, you arrive at the QUT (Queensland University of Technology). There is an area near the Goodwill Bridge with trees all covered by hundreds of lights, they are called the Fairy Trees.
From here, you can continue to walk inside the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens or walk on the Goodwill Bridge to reach South Brisbane and then Southbank.
The itinerary of the walk encompasses many of the famous landmarks of Brisbane City, including the Wheel of Brisbane, Neville Bonner Bridge, Queen's Wharf, Victoria Bridge, Gallery of Modern Art, Kurilpa Bridge, William Jolly Bridge, Merivale Bridge, Go Between Bridge and Fairy Trees.
The itinerary of the walk Go Between Bridge starts at the Wheel of Brisbane.
The walk is about 4km long when starting at the Wheel of Brisbane to the Fairy Trees, near the entry of the Goodwill Bridge.
It takes about one hour, depending on the speed. Wear comfortable shoes and take a bottle of water with you.
The Wheel of Brisbane has become one of the iconic symbols of Brisbane.
The group Hiking South East Qld ready to start a walk in the city.
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Near the Wheel of Brisbane is the south side of the new bridge Neville Bonner under construction. The bridge links the sides of the Brisbane River, connecting the popular South Bank art and cultural precinct with the Queen's Wharf Brisbane precinct.
The elegant bridge features two arches, with a maximum mast height of 75 metres. It will be soon completed and is expected to be used daily by hundreds of people. The bridge is dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists are not allowed on the bridge.
The bridge is named after Neville Bonner, Australia's first Indigenous member of the Parliament in Australia.
The Neville Bonner Bridge under construction.
Queen's Wharf is a multipurpose residential and entertainment precinct containing apartments, hotel rooms and a casino, a huge ballroom and a sky deck observation platform with 360-degree views.
The multi-billion dollar development stands near the William 1 building built in 2016 and the heritage-listed Commissariat Store Museum which was built by convicts between 1828 and 1829 under Captain Patrick Logan.
Queen's Wharf will certainly transform Brisbane and attracts more visitors and locals.
Victoria Bridge is dedicated to buses, cyclists and pedestrians, it is closed since 2021 to general traffic. The original Victoria Bridge was opened in 1874 with the current bridge opened in 1969. Since its opening the current bridge has survived two major floods, in 1974 and 2011.
The lights of the bridge light up according to festivals and events, community awareness campaigns or cultural events.
Victoria Bridge is lit up in different colours.
American artist James Turrell is the creator of the light installation of Goma in Brisbane City.
Every night lights of different colours illuminate the facade of the art gallery from 7pm to midnight. The light installation is a form of art, working on perceptions, and creating a unique experience for the viewers.
James Turrell light installation at Goma.
Gallery of Modern Art and State Library of Queensland.
The Kurilpa Bridge is called "Brisbane Bridge of Lights", for his pastel colours LED light display powered by solar.
It is the first bridge built on the principle of tensegrity and it became famous worldwide. The masts want to resemble the masts of the sailing ships sailing on the Brisbane River in the early days of colonisation.
The bridge was opened in 2009 and the name Kurilpa is the Aboriginal word for 'place of water rats'.
The Kurilpa Bridge in the evening.
Walking on the Kurilpa Bridge.
William Jolly Bridge is a heritage listed bridge opened in 1932. It was named after the first Lord Mayor of Brisbane, William Jolly. The bridge carries general traffic and pedestrians from North Quay to South Brisbane.
The bridge was constructed of concrete and steel; it features three big arches and appears as a monument on the Brisbane River.
Recently the bridge was a location for the filming of Inspector Gadget 2. In 2009, Brisbane City Council established a permanent projection infrastructure for temporary artworks to be
projected onto the William Jolly Bridge. Sometimes the bridge turns into a canvas for art made of light, enlivening the cityscape.
William Jolly Bridge with projections, 10 February 2020.
William Jolly Bridge with projections, 6 May 2019.
Merivale Bridge is dedicated to the traffic of trains, linking the north and the south of Brisbane. It is located between the Go Between Bridge and the William Jolly Bridge.
It opened in 1978, the only inner city rail crossing in Brisbane; it reaches full capacity in 2016, leading the Queensland Government to start the works of the Cross River Rail project.
The bridge is named after Merivale Street in South Brisbane.
Merivale Bridge has been recognised with several awards, including the Steel Award in 1979.
Train on the Merivale Bridge.
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Go Between Bridge is a toll bridge for traffic, it connects Merivale and Cordelia Street in West End to Coronation Drive and Milton. It features two separate bicycle and pedestrian paths.
The bridge opened in 2010, after construction saw many complaints from local people.
The bridge is named after the popular Brisbane indie rock band The Go-Betweens! Former member of the band, Robert Forster, even performed in a concert on the bridge that was held to celebrate its completion and raise money for charity.
Mr Forster said he found bridges appealing. "I'm really honoured that the bridge has been named after the band that I co-founded with Grant all those years ago
The group Hiking South East Qld group posing for a photo, in the background the Merivale and the Go Between Bridges.
Hiking South East Qld and More is a Meetup group. Organisers plan and organise many different activities in the weekend and during the week.
The group walks every Monday evening in the evening and then have dinner in one of the many venues in South Brisbane.
Sunset in Brisbane from the Go Between Bridge.
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