Eleanor Schonell Bridge, Brisbane

Name: Eleanor Schonell Bridge
Address: Eleanor Schonell Bridge, Brisbane, 4102, Australia

#101 among attractions in Brisbane

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Facts and practical information

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. Its deck is 185 metres long, 20 metres wide and about 18 metres above the river's surface. The bridge was opened on 17 December 2006, and is the first bridge in Australia exclusively designed for buses, cyclists and pedestrians. The bridge cost $55.5 million to construct. ()

Opened: 17 December 2006 (17 years ago)Coordinates: 27°29'52"S, 153°1'19"E

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Eleanor Schonell BridgeDutton ParkBrisbane 4102 Australia

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Eleanor Schonell Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Gabba, University of Queensland R.D. Milns Antiquities Museum, South Brisbane Cemetery, Holy Trinity Anglican Church.

1.3 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
The Gabba, Brisbane
33 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'...
0.6 miW
Museum
University of Queensland R.D. Milns Antiquities Museum, Brisbane
16 min walk • The University of Queensland R.D. Milns Antiquities Museum is a collection housed on the St Lucia campus of the university. It was built to further the study of the classical civilisations of Greece, Rome, Egypt, and the Near East by secondary students, tertiary students and researchers as well as the general public.
~1110 ftSE
Cemetery
South Brisbane Cemetery, Brisbane
6 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.
0.9 miNE
Church, Mission Revival Style architecture
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Brisbane
23 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.
0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum
University of Queensland, Brisbane
15 min walk • The University of Queensland Art Museum is the art museum and public gallery of the University of Queensland located in the James and Mary Emelia Mayne Centre at the St Lucia campus. The University of Queensland Art Collection is now the second largest public art collection in Queensland. The building was formerly known as Mayne Hall.
0.5 miW
Library
Fryer Library, Brisbane
13 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.
0.6 miW
Museum
University of Queensland Anthropology Museum, Brisbane
16 min walk • The University of Queensland Anthropology Museum is located in Brisbane, Australia. It houses the largest university collection of ethnographic material culture in Australia.
1 miNW
Bridge
Dornoch Terrace Bridge, Brisbane
26 min walk • Dornoch Terrace Bridge is a heritage-listed road bridge at Dornoch Terrace, West End, Queensland, Australia. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 1 October 2007.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Historical place
Boggo Road Gaol, Brisbane
12 min walk • 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.
1.1 miN
Park
South Brisbane Dry Dock, Brisbane
28 min walk • South Brisbane Dry Dock is a heritage-listed dry dock at 412 Stanley Street, South Brisbane, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by William David Nisbet and built from 1876 to 1887. It is also known as the Government Graving Dock. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
0.6 miW
27°29'48"S • 153°0'43"E
UQ Art Museum, Brisbane
16 min walk • Museum, Art museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Eleanor Schonell Bridge?

Nearby attractions include South Brisbane Cemetery, Brisbane (6 min walk), Gair Park, Brisbane (9 min walk), Dutton Park, Brisbane (9 min walk), Boggo Road Gaol, Brisbane (12 min walk).

How to get to Eleanor Schonell Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Eleanor Schonell Bridge:

Ferry

UQ St Lucia Ferry Terminal • Lines: Uqsl-1410 (5 min walk)
Maritime Museum Ferry Terminal • Lines: Chop-400 (30 min walk)

Bus

Dutton Park Place (5 min walk)
UQ Lakes Bus Station (6 min walk)

Train

Dutton Park (12 min walk)
Park Road (16 min walk)