Customs House, Brisbane

Name: Customs House
Address: 399 Queen St, Brisbane, 4000, Australia
Telephone: +61 7 3365 8999

#61 among attractions in Brisbane

Architecture, Historical place, Event space

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Facts and practical information

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. It was originally used for the collection of customs duty and was opened in 1889, when Queensland was a British colony, replacing the original Customs House located at Petrie Bight. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 7 February 2005. ()

Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 27°27'55"S, 153°1'52"E

Address

399 Queen StBrisbane CityBrisbane 4000 Australia

Contact

+61 7 3365 8999

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Day trips

Customs House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: MacArthur Central, Anzac Square, ANZAC Square Arcade, Eagle Street Fig Trees.

~1490 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Central, Brisbane
8 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...
~1360 ftW
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Anzac Square, Brisbane
7 min walk • Anzac Square is a solemn tribute nestled in the heart of Brisbane, Australia, serving as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) soldiers. This revered memorial is dedicated to the brave men and women who served in...
~1720 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
ANZAC Square Arcade, Brisbane
9 min walk • ANZAC Square Arcade is a shopping centre in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is within the Anzac Square Building on the corner of Edward Street and Adelaide Street, adjacent to ANZAC Square from which it derives its name. The building is diagonally opposite QueensPlaza.
~900 ftS
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Eagle Street Fig Trees, Brisbane
5 min walk • Eagle Street Fig Trees is a heritage-listed group of trees at 118A Eagle Street, Brisbane City, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. They were planted c. 1889 by Walter Hill. It is also known as Fig Tree Reserve and Plantation Reserve. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 13 May 2004.
~390 ftSW
Memorial
Mooney Memorial Fountain, Brisbane
2 min walk • Mooney Memorial Fountain is a heritage-listed memorial at 118 Eagle Street, Brisbane City, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by William Holloway Chambers and built from 1878 to 1880 by William Webster. It is also known as Eagle Street Fountain. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
~1800 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Metro Arts, Brisbane
9 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.
~1470 ftSW
Park, Shopping centre
Post Office Square, Brisbane
8 min walk • Post Office Square is a public square in Brisbane, Australia. It is located between Queen Street and Adelaide Street in the Brisbane CBD, and has an area of 3,300m². Under the square is a shopping arcade and six-level car park.
~1300 ftW
Church
St Andrew's Uniting Church, Brisbane
7 min walk • St Andrews Uniting Church is a heritage-listed church at 131 Creek Street, Brisbane CBD, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by George David Payne and built in 1905 by Alexander Lind & Son.
~1030 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
All Saints Anglican Church, Brisbane
5 min walk • All Saints Anglican Church is a heritage-listed church at 32 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. First founded in 1862, the current building designed by Benjamin Backhouse was completed in 1869, making it the oldest Anglican church in Brisbane.
~390 ftSE
Harbor
Petrie Bight, Brisbane
2 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.
~1000 ftN
Church, Spiritual
Your Church in Brisbane City, Brisbane
5 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)

When is Customs House open?

Customs House is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 10 pm
Thursday 9 am - 10 pm
Friday 9 am - 10 pm
Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Customs House?

Nearby attractions include 443 Queen Street, Brisbane (2 min walk), Petrie Bight Retaining Wall, Brisbane (2 min walk), Aurora Tower, Brisbane (2 min walk), 444 Queen Street, Brisbane (2 min walk).

How to get to Customs House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Customs House:

Bus

Eagle St near Eagle Lane, stop 64 • Lines: P201 (3 min walk)
Adelaide Street Stop 33 near Wharf St • Lines: 204 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Holman Street Ferry Terminal • Lines: Chop-400, Xrvr-400 (4 min walk)
Eagle Street Pier Ferry Terminal • Lines: Chop-400, Xrvr-400 (6 min walk)

Train

Central (9 min walk)
Fortitude Valley (18 min walk)