New Farm Cinemas, Brisbane

#55 among attractions in Brisbane

Nightlife, Cinema

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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. While not heritage-listed itself, the New Farm Cinemas redevelopment has retained elements of the heritage-listed Village Twin Cinema, which was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 24 March 2000. ()

Built: 1970 (54 years ago)Coordinates: 27°27'53"S, 153°2'35"E

Address

701 Brunswick StNew FarmBrisbane 4005 Australia

Contact

+61 7 3358 4444

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Day trips

New Farm Cinemas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: MacArthur Central, Fortitude Valley, Story Bridge, McWhirters.

1 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Central, Brisbane
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brisbane's bustling CBD, MacArthur Central is a premier shopping destination offering a blend of convenience and retail luxury. This shopping centre, housed within a historic building, provides a unique shopping experience that juxtaposes the...
0.7 miNW
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
19 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...
0.4 miW
Iconic bridge popular for city scenery
Story Bridge, Brisbane
11 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...
0.7 miNW
Shopping, Department store, Art Deco architecture
McWhirters, Brisbane
19 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...
0.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Brunswick Street Mall, Brisbane
19 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...
~1000 ftE
Gay village, Nightlife
New Farm, Brisbane
5 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.
0.6 miSE
Park
New Farm Park, Brisbane
15 min walk • New Farm Park is a heritage-listed riverfront public park at 137 Sydney Street, New Farm, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Albert Herbert Foster and built from 1914 to 1950 by Gladwin Legge & Co. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 7 February 2005.
0.9 miSW
Kayaking, Segway tours, Night tours
Riverlife Adventure Centre, Brisbane
23 min walk • Housed in Brisbane's heritage listed Naval Stores, Riverlife is an adventure centre on the Kangaroo Point of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia providing leisure activities. It can be found via Lower River Terrance and is known for its guided kayaking tours, rock climbing instruction, and abseiling.
0.9 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Metro Arts, Brisbane
24 min walk • Metro Arts Theatre is a heritage-listed building, originally a warehouse and then a theatre complex, at 109-117 Edward Street, Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia. It was built in 1890. It has also been known as Community Arts Centre, Coronation House, and Metro Arts Centre.
0.8 miNW
Nightlife
The Wickham, Brisbane
20 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.
0.7 miW
Harbor
Petrie Bight, Brisbane
18 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to New Farm Cinemas?

Nearby attractions include Brunswick Street, Brisbane (4 min walk), New Farm, Brisbane (5 min walk), Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane (10 min walk), Fortitude Valley Primitive Methodist Church, Brisbane (11 min walk).

How to get to New Farm Cinemas by public transport?

The nearest stations to New Farm Cinemas:

Bus

Gibbon Street near Dawson Lane stop 10 • Lines: 470 (10 min walk)
James Street near Harcourt Street stop 9 • Lines: 470 (11 min walk)

Ferry

Dockside Ferry Terminal • Lines: Chop-400 (15 min walk)
Holman Street Ferry Terminal • Lines: Chop-400, Xrvr-400 (15 min walk)

Train

Fortitude Valley (22 min walk)
Central (27 min walk)