Jack Pesch Bridge, Brisbane

Name: Jack Pesch Bridge
Address: Brisbane, Australia

#229 among attractions in Brisbane

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Facts and practical information

The Jack Pesch Bridge is a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists which crosses the Brisbane River. The bridge is named in honour of Jack Pesch, a cycling champion during the 1930s. He subsequently ran a bicycle shop in Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, until the mid-1990s, selling and servicing his own 'Rocket' cycles and cycle parts. ()

Opened: 2 October 1998 (25 years ago)Coordinates: 27°30'22"S, 152°58'26"E

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ChelmerBrisbane Australia

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Jack Pesch Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Coot-tha Lookout, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Thomas Park Bougainvillea Gardens, Indooroopilly.

1.4 miNW
Cycling, Bike path
Mount Coot-tha Lookout, Brisbane
37 min walk • Perched atop Brisbane's highest peak, Mount Coot-tha Lookout offers a stunning panorama of Queensland's vibrant capital. This vantage point, located just 7 kilometers west of the city center, is a haven for locals and tourists alike, seeking to bask in the sweeping...
0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Brisbane
12 min walk • Indooroopilly Shopping Centre is a premier retail destination nestled in the heart of Brisbane, Australia. This expansive shopping haven is the largest centre in the western suburbs of Brisbane, boasting a comprehensive mix of over 360 stores that cater to a wide range...
0.8 miE
Park
Thomas Park Bougainvillea Gardens, Brisbane
20 min walk • Nestled in the suburb of Indooroopilly, Brisbane, Thomas Park Bougainvillea Gardens is a vibrant oasis that locals and visitors alike cherish. Known for its stunning array of bougainvillea plants, this park presents a spectacular display of color and beauty that...
0.4 miNE
Area
Indooroopilly, Brisbane
11 min walk • Indooroopilly is a riverside suburb west of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Indooroopilly had a population of 12,242 people.
0.5 miNE
Park
Jack Speare Park, Brisbane
14 min walk • Jack Speare Park, formerly known as the Indooroopilly Recreation Reserve, was named for one of the founders of the Taringa Rovers Soccer Football Club and Taringa Rovers Cricket Club.
1.1 miS
Church
Graceville Uniting Church, Brisbane
27 min walk • Graceville Uniting Church is a heritage-listed churchyard at 215 Oxley Road, Graceville, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed and built by Walter Taylor from 1917 to 1951. It was previously known as Graceville Methodist Church. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 24 September 1999.
~40 ftN
Bridge
Albert Bridge, Brisbane
1 min walk • Albert Bridge is a heritage-listed railway bridge of steel truss design crossing the Brisbane River between Indooroopilly and Chelmer in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Henry Charles Stanley and built from 1894 to 1895 by John McCormick & Son as a replacement for an earlier bridge lost to flooding in 1893.
~1030 ftNE
Park
Tighnabruaich, Brisbane
5 min walk • Tighnabruaich is a heritage-listed villa at 203 Clarence Road, Indooroopilly, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Francis Drummond Greville Stanley and built around 1889. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 7 February 2005.
~0 ftN
Bridge
Walter Taylor Bridge, Brisbane
1 min walk • The Walter Taylor Bridge is a heritage-listed suspension bridge crossing the Brisbane River between Indooroopilly and Chelmer in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
0.8 miS
Park, Playground
Graceville Memorial Park, Brisbane
21 min walk • Graceville Memorial Park is a heritage-listed park at 173 Oxley Road, Graceville, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was established in 1904. It is also known as Graceville Recreation Reserve and the Sherwood War Memorial. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 5 September 2006.
0.4 miN
Park
Keating residence, Brisbane
12 min walk • Keating House is a heritage-listed villa at 10-12 Westminster Road, Indooroopilly, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Richard Gailey and built c. 1890s. It is also known as Louis Stamm residence. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 28 May 1999.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jack Pesch Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Indooroopilly Railway Bridge, Brisbane (1 min walk), Walter Taylor Bridge, Brisbane (1 min walk), Albert Bridge, Brisbane (1 min walk), Tighnabruaich, Brisbane (5 min walk).

How to get to Jack Pesch Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jack Pesch Bridge:

Train

Indooroopilly (7 min walk)
Chelmer (12 min walk)

Bus

Indooroopilly Shopping Centre station, platform A • Lines: 444, 460 (10 min walk)
Moggill Rd at Indooroopilly School, stop 16 • Lines: 444, 460 (16 min walk)