Boggo Road Gaol, Brisbane

Name: Boggo Road Gaol
Address: Annerley Road, Brisbane, 4102, Australia
Telephone: +61 411 111 903

#186 among attractions in Brisbane

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Boggo Road Gaol in Brisbane, Australia, was Queensland’s main jail from the 1880s to the 1980s, by which time it had become notorious for poor conditions and rioting. Located on Annerley Road in Dutton Park, an inner southern suburb of Brisbane, it is the only surviving intact gaol in Queensland that reflects penological principles of the 19th century. After closing in 1992, the larger 1960s section was demolished, leaving the heritage listed section, which is open to the public through guided tours run by Boggo Road Gaol Pty Ltd. ()

Opened: 1883 (141 years ago)Closed: 1989Coordinates: 27°29'43"S, 153°1'44"E

Address

Annerley RoadDutton ParkBrisbane 4102 Australia

Contact

+61 411 111 903

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Boggo Road Gaol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: South Bank Parklands, Queensland Maritime Museum, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, The Gabba.

1.2 miN
Park, Game and entertainment center, Playground
South Bank Parklands, Brisbane
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brisbane, Australia, the South Bank Parklands offer an idyllic retreat within the bustling cityscape. This vibrant, manicured oasis spans 17 hectares along the southern bank of the Brisbane River and stands as a testament to urban renewal...
0.9 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Queensland Maritime Museum, Brisbane
24 min walk • Nestled alongside the Brisbane River, the Queensland Maritime Museum serves as a tribute to the nautical history of Queensland and Australia. Established in 1971, this museum is a treasure trove for those fascinated by the sea, ships, and the rich maritime heritage...
1.2 miN
Climbing, Park, Trail
Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Brisbane
32 min walk • Perched on the edge of the Brisbane River, the Kangaroo Point Cliffs offer a unique blend of natural beauty and exhilarating sporting activity in the heart of the city. These heritage-listed cliffs, with their rugged faces and panoramic views of the city skyline, are a...
0.9 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
The Gabba, Brisbane
22 min walk • The Gabba, an iconic sports venue nestled in the heart of Brisbane, Australia, stands as a bastion of the country's rich cricketing tradition and a hub for Australian Rules Football. Officially known as the Brisbane Cricket Ground, it acquired the nickname 'The Gabba'...
~1980 ftSW
Cemetery
South Brisbane Cemetery, Brisbane
10 min walk • South Brisbane Cemetery is a heritage-listed cemetery at 21 Fairfield Road and Annerley Road, Dutton Park, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, adjacent to the Brisbane River. It was built from 1870 to 1990s. It is also known as Dutton Park Cemetery. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 1 October 2003.
1.1 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Riverstage, Brisbane
29 min walk • Riverstage is an outdoor entertainment venue in Brisbane, Australia. The venue occupies a 2 ha site within the City Botanic Gardens and has a capacity of 9,500. The Brisbane Festival makes regularly use of the venue.
0.9 miN
Ship
HMAS Diamantina, Brisbane
24 min walk • HMAS Diamantina, named after the Diamantina River in Queensland, is a River-class frigate that served the Royal Australian Navy. Constructed in the mid-1940s, Diamantina was active from 1945 until 1946, was placed in reserve, then was recommissioned as a survey ship from 1959 until 1980.
0.5 miSW
Bridge
Eleanor Schonell Bridge, Brisbane
12 min walk • The Eleanor Schonell Bridge, better known as the Green Bridge, is a 390-metre-long cable-stayed bridge which crosses the Brisbane River between Dutton Park and the University of Queensland's St Lucia campus, connecting the UQ Lakes and Dutton Park Place busway stations.
0.5 miN
Church, Mission Revival Style architecture
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Brisbane
13 min walk • Holy Trinity Anglican Church is a heritage-listed church at 68 Hawthorne Street, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Since 1869, three church buildings have stood on this hill top site. The current church was completed in 1930.
0.9 miW
Library
Fryer Library, Brisbane
23 min walk • The University of Queensland Library, founded in 1910, provides library access to students of the University of Queensland in Brisbane. It developed from a small provincial university library into a major research library. It was first housed in the Old Government House building of George Street from 1911 to 1923.
1.2 miN
Game and entertainment center, Universities and schools
QUT The Cube, Brisbane
32 min walk • The Queensland University of Technology is a public research university located in the urban coastal city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. QUT is located on two campuses in the Brisbane area viz. Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Boggo Road Gaol?

Nearby attractions include Gair Park, Brisbane (5 min walk), Dutton Park, Brisbane (5 min walk), Hefferan Park Air Raid Shelter, Brisbane (10 min walk), South Brisbane Cemetery, Brisbane (10 min walk).

How to get to Boggo Road Gaol by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boggo Road Gaol:

Bus

Boggo Road busway station (3 min walk)
Boggo Road busway (4 min walk)

Train

Park Road (4 min walk)
Dutton Park (9 min walk)

Ferry

UQ St Lucia Ferry Terminal • Lines: Uqsl-1410 (15 min walk)
Maritime Museum Ferry Terminal • Lines: Chop-400 (24 min walk)