Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane

Name: Howard Smith Wharves
Address: Brisbane, Australia

#281 among attractions in Brisbane

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Howard Smith Wharves is a heritage-listed wharf on the Brisbane River at Boundary Street, Brisbane City and Fortitude Valley, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was built from c. 1934 to 1940s circa. It is also known as Brisbane Central Wharves. The 3.5-hectare site is one of the most culturally and historically significant riverfront locations in Brisbane. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 4 February 1997. ()

Coordinates: 27°27'47"S, 153°2'13"E

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Fortitude ValleyBrisbane Australia

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Howard Smith Wharves – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fortitude Valley, Story Bridge, McWhirters, Brunswick Street Mall.

0.5 miN
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
13 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...
~670 ftSW
Iconic bridge popular for city scenery
Story Bridge, Brisbane
4 min walk • Spanning the Brisbane River, the Story Bridge is a defining landmark in the city of Brisbane, Australia. This heritage-listed steel cantilever bridge, with its striking design, connects the northern and southern suburbs of Brisbane, offering a vital passage for...
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Department store, Art Deco architecture
McWhirters, Brisbane
11 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...
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Brunswick Street Mall, Brisbane
11 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...
0.4 miE
Nightlife, Cinema
New Farm Cinemas, Brisbane
10 min walk • New Farm Cinemas is a cinema at 701 Brunswick Street, New Farm, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was first built c. 1921. It is also known as Astor Theatre, Merthyr Picture Palace, and Village Twin Cinema Complex.
0.6 miE
Gay village, Nightlife
New Farm, Brisbane
15 min walk • New Farm is an inner northern riverside suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, New Farm had a population of 12,542 people.
0.4 miSW
Architecture, Historical place, Event space
Customs House, Brisbane
11 min walk • Customs House is a heritage-listed customs house at 427 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Charles H McLay and built from 1886 to 1889 at a cost of £38,346 by John Petrie & Son.
~1790 ftNW
Park
Centenary Place, Brisbane
9 min walk • Centenary Place is a heritage-listed park at 85 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is also known by some as Centenary Park even though this is not the name it was given at the ceremonial dedication. It was designed by Henry Moore.
0.5 miN
Nightlife
The Wickham, Brisbane
13 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.
~1960 ftSW
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Petrie Bight, Brisbane
10 min walk • Petrie Bight is a reach of the Brisbane River in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The land to the north of the bight, centred on the area under the Story Bridge's northern point and around the Brisbane River to Customs House is also known as Petrie Bight and was formerly a suburb of Brisbane.
0.4 miW
Church, Spiritual
Your Church in Brisbane City, Brisbane
11 min walk • Your Church in Brisbane City is a Christian church in the Brisbane central business district, Australia, that holds public worship services each Sunday morning. Its website lists its aim as "Connecting Christians and Changing Lives" with importance placed on worshipping Jesus and welcoming everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Howard Smith Wharves?

Nearby attractions include Clem Jones Tunnel, Brisbane (3 min walk), Story Bridge, Brisbane (4 min walk), Fortitude Valley Primitive Methodist Church, Brisbane (4 min walk), Skyline, Brisbane (7 min walk).

How to get to Howard Smith Wharves by public transport?

The nearest stations to Howard Smith Wharves:

Ferry

Holman Street Ferry Terminal • Lines: Chop-400, Xrvr-400 (8 min walk)
Eagle Street Pier Ferry Terminal • Lines: Chop-400, Xrvr-400 (14 min walk)

Bus

Ann Street stop 218 at All Hallows • Lines: 204 (8 min walk)
Ann Street Stop 216 at Valley Island • Lines: 470 (8 min walk)

Train

Fortitude Valley (14 min walk)
Central (19 min walk)