Fort Lytton National Park, Brisbane

Name: Fort Lytton National Park
Address: Lytton Road, Brisbane, 4178, Australia
Telephone: +61 412 572 326

#54 among attractions in Brisbane

Top attraction, Historical place, Park, Forts and castles

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Fort Lytton is a heritage-listed 19th century coastal fort in the suburb of Lytton in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The name “Fort Lytton” is also used to describe the 1 square mile military base that surrounded the fort. Fort Lytton was built in 1880–1882, and operated until 1965. The historic fort is now contained in Fort Lytton National Park. The park is open to the public on most Sundays and public holidays. Guided tours are provided by Fort Lytton Historical Association, a non-profit volunteer organisation. ()

Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 27°24'44"S, 153°9'4"E

Address

Lytton RoadLyttonBrisbane 4178 Australia

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+61 412 572 326

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Fort Lytton National Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Lytton Historic Military Precinct, Pinkenba War Memorial, Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges, Anning Monument.

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Museum, Nature, Natural attraction
Fort Lytton Historic Military Precinct, Brisbane
3 min walk • Fort Lytton Historic Military Precinct is the main attraction of Fort Lytton National Park in Queensland, Australia. The Precinct contains historic Fort Lytton, and numerous other historic military buildings and structures from colonial times to the World War II.
2.1 miW
Memorial
Pinkenba War Memorial, Brisbane
54 min walk • Pinkenba War Memorial is a heritage-listed memorial at Eagle Farm Road, Pinkenba, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Ernest Gunderson and built in 1919. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 3 October 2005.
3.8 miSW
Bridge
Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges, Brisbane
98 min walk • The Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges are a side-by-side pair of road bridges on the Gateway Motorway, which skirts the eastern suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
3.1 miSW
Memorial
Anning Monument, Brisbane
78 min walk • Anning Monument is a heritage-listed memorial at the corner of Hemmant and Tingalpa Road and Boonoo Street, Hemmant, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed and built by William Busby in 1903. It is also known as Hemmant Boer War Memorial. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
3.9 miW
Ruins
Allison Engine Testing Stands, Brisbane
99 min walk • Allison Testing Stands is a heritage-listed engine test stand adjacent to 71 Amy Johnson Place, Eagle Farm, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was built c. 1942 by USAAF 81st Air Depot Group and the Allied Works Council. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 5 August 2003.
3.6 miSE
Memorial
Manly War Memorial, Brisbane
91 min walk • Manly War Memorial is a heritage-listed memorial at 184 Carlton Terrace, Manly, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was built from 1920 to 1921. It is also known as Ferguson Street Reserve, Manly Dam, and Soldiers Memorial Park. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 August 1992.
4 miW
Archaeological site
Eagle Farm Women's Prison and Factory Site, Brisbane
102 min walk • Eagle Farm Women's Prison and Factory Site is a heritage-listed archaeological site at 116 Lamington Avenue, Eagle Farm, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It operated between 1829 and 1839 as part of the Moreton Bay penal settlement. It is on the site now part of the Australia TradeCoast, previously the Eagle Farm Airport.
2.4 miSE
City, Area
Wynnum, Brisbane
63 min walk • Wynnum is a coastal suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Wynnum had a population of 12,915 people. The suburb is a popular destination in Brisbane due to its coastline, jetty and tidal wading pool.
3 miSW
Church
Hemmant Christian Community Church, Brisbane
76 min walk • Hemmant Christian Community Church is a heritage-listed church at 69 Hemmant Road, Hemmant, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was built from 1865 to 1866. It is also known as Hemmant Methodist Church, Hemmant Uniting Church, and Tingalpa Wesleyan Methodist Church.
2.8 miSE
Church
Mount Carmel Convent, Brisbane
72 min walk • Mount Carmel Convent is a heritage-listed former Roman Catholic convent at 199 Bay Terrace, Wynnum, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Hall & Dods and built in 1915 by William Richard Juster. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 27 August 1999.
2.9 miSE
Museum
Wynnum Ambulance Station, Brisbane
74 min walk • Wynnum Ambulance Station is a heritage-listed museum and former ambulance station at 33 Tingal Road, Wynnum, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was built from 1926 to 1927. It is also known as the Queensland Ambulance Museum and the QATB Station. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 26 March 1999.