Newstead House, Brisbane

Name: Newstead House
Address: Brisbane, Australia
Telephone: +61 7 3216 1846

#80 among attractions in Brisbane

Museum, History museum, Historical place, Park

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Newstead House is Brisbane's oldest surviving residence and is located on the Breakfast Creek bank of the Brisbane River, in the northern Brisbane suburb of Newstead, in Queensland, Australia. Built as a small cottage in the Colonial-Georgian style in 1846, the cottage was extended and today is painted and furnished in a late Victorian style. ()

Architectural style: Victorian architectureElevation: 43 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 27°26'33"S, 153°2'46"E

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NewsteadBrisbane Australia

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+61 7 3216 1846

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Newstead House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fortitude Valley, McWhirters, Gasworks Plaza, Brunswick Street Mall.

1.1 miSW
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
29 min walk • Fortitude Valley, often simply referred to as "The Valley," is Brisbane's premier entertainment district, pulsating with the energy of its vibrant nightlife, eclectic bars, and dynamic music scene. Situated to the northeast of the city's central business district, this...
1.2 miSW
Shopping, Department store, Art Deco architecture
McWhirters, Brisbane
32 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, McWhirters stands as a testament to the area's commercial heritage and its modern-day incarnation as a bustling marketplace. Once a grand department store, McWhirters has evolved into a unique shopping...
0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gasworks Plaza, Brisbane
15 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant inner-city suburb of Newstead in Brisbane, Gasworks Plaza stands as a modern lifestyle and retail destination. This contemporary shopping center, situated at the former site of the historic gasworks, offers a unique blend of dining, shopping,...
1.3 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Brunswick Street Mall, Brisbane
33 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brisbane's vibrant Fortitude Valley, Brunswick Street Mall serves as a pulsating hub of shopping, dining, and entertainment. This pedestrian-only thoroughfare is a focal point of activity, offering a unique blend of local boutiques, eclectic...
1.2 miSW
Museum, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Old Museum Building, Brisbane
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brisbane, Australia, the Old Museum Building stands as a testament to the city's cultural and architectural heritage. This historical edifice, constructed in 1891, was originally designed to serve as an exhibition hall for the Queensland...
1.1 miSW
Park
Bowen Park, Brisbane
28 min walk • Bowen Park is a heritage-listed park of 17,740 square metres at O'Connell Terrace, Bowen Hills, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was built from 1863 to 1950s. It was also known as the Acclimatisation Society Gardens. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 26 February 1999.
1.2 miSW
Nightlife
The Wickham, Brisbane
30 min walk • Wickham Hotel is a heritage-listed hotel at 308 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Originally trading as the Oriental, it was designed by Richard Gailey and built in 1885 by Cussack & O'Keefe. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
1.1 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Tivoli, Brisbane
28 min walk • The Tivoli is an indoor theatre, music venue and event space located in Brisbane, Australia with a standing capacity of 1,500 and a seating capacity of 700.
~1930 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Miegunyah, Brisbane
10 min walk • Miegunyah is a heritage-listed detached house at 35 Jordan Terrace, Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia. It was built c. 1885. It was also known as Beverley Wood. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
0.4 miSW
Church
Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, Brisbane
12 min walk • Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church is a heritage-listed Roman Catholic war memorial church at 29 Cintra Road, Bowen Hills, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Hall & Prentice and built from 1919 to 1962. It is also known as White Temple of Peace.
~670 ftN
Nightlife
Breakfast Creek Hotel, Brisbane
4 min walk • Breakfast Creek Hotel is a heritage-listed hotel at 2 Kingsford Smith Drive, Albion, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Simkin & Ibler and built in 1889 to 1890 by Thomas Woollam & William Norman. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Newstead House open?

Newstead House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday 10 am - 2 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Newstead House?

Nearby attractions include Holy Triad Temple, Brisbane (7 min walk), Miegunyah, Brisbane (10 min walk), Perry Park, Brisbane (10 min walk), Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, Brisbane (12 min walk).

How to get to Newstead House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Newstead House:

Train

Bowen Hills (14 min walk)
Exhibition (25 min walk)

Ferry

Teneriffe Ferry Terminal (18 min walk)
Bulimba Ferry Terminal (18 min walk)

Bus

Teneriffe Ferry Skyring Tce • Lines: 470 (18 min walk)
Harcourt Street at Hough Lane • Lines: 470 (22 min walk)