Queensland

Gain a deeper understanding of Brisbane's rich history with walking tours

Ever wanted to go behind the scenes at that cute little church on Ann Street?

Or explore the inner workings of the Roma Street Fire Station?

Evelyn Smith and Emily Edwards tour the Toowong Cemetary ahead of the Brisbane Open House.
Evelyn Smith and Emily Edwards tour the Toowong Cemetary ahead of the Brisbane Open House.  Photo: Glenn Hunt

Brisbane Open House allows you to do that, and many more activities in some of the city's most fascinating buildings.

The Open House program also offers a range of walking tours that allow people to visit city landmarks with a guide to find out more about the architecture and history of some of our most iconic sites.

These free guided tours take place in areas as diverse as the Southbank Parklands to the Toowong Cemetery.

At the parklands, walkers will be shown around the underground operations which keep the famous beach going along with Australia's largest rainwater harvesting facility.

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Over at the Roma Street Parklands visitors will be shown the operational areas that run the maintenance of the garden to keep it looking stunning all year round.

If you are interested in art, guided tours will take place to show off the various public artworks on display around the city. If you have ever wondered what the strange kangaroo man on the corner of Wharf and Ann Streets is all about, this is where you can get the answer.

Or for something a little more spooky, join the Toowong Cemetery walking tour which explores the history and significance of what was once the city's main cemetery and home to various colonial monuments.

Walking tours will take place at various sites throughout the city from the evening of Friday, October 7 through to Sunday October 9.

Information is available by visiting www.brisbaneopenhouse.com.auÂ