Brisbane River

The Brisbane River, river of the River City

The Brisbane audio-guided tour takes you along the Brisbane River, which gave the city its nickname of River City. The longest river in south-east Queensland, it rises in the Australian cordillera and ends its course, three hundred and forty-four kilometres further on, in Moreton Bay.

A backbone for the city

Because of the winding course it follows through Brisbane, the river has become a central link between the districts of the city centre. It serves as a backdrop to a whole range of activities and urban landscapes. It is around it that the city developed, from the time of the penal colony to the modern metropolis.

What there is to see

The Brisbane River lends itself to adventure and leisure: cruises, CityCat ferries, walks along the banks and views over the skyline. It links the major sites of the city, from the CBD to South Bank by way of Kangaroo Point. To follow its course is to discover Brisbane at its best, along the water.

Practical information

The Brisbane River crosses the centre of Brisbane and can be discovered from its fitted banks, freely accessible at all hours and on the level. The CityCat ferries and cruises keep their own hours. The walks along the river link the main districts of the city.

Why is Brisbane nicknamed River City?

Because the Brisbane River, the longest river in south-east Queensland, crosses the city and shapes its landscape, linking the various districts of the centre.

How long is the Brisbane River?

The Brisbane River extends over three hundred and forty-four kilometres, from its source in the Australian cordillera to Moreton Bay.