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Visit Brisbane's Cultural Precinct

The Cultural Precinct is located at Brisbane's South Bank and is accessible by car, bus, ferry and train. It is also walking distance from the CBD.

Walk

The Precinct is accessible by foot from Brisbane’s central business district via the Victoria Bridge or the Kurilpa footbridge.

Public Transport

The Precinct is accessible by bus, train and ferry.

Visit TransLink for public transport information.

Parking

Three undercover car parks are located within the Cultural Precinct, offering more than 1,000 spaces, including 28 Mobility Impaired bays (PWD).

  • Car Park One (P1) offers best parking for the Queensland Performing Arts Centre with (12 PWD) and is accessible via Melbourne Street, or Stanley Place through the Cultural Centre Tunnel.
  • Car Park Two (P2) offers best parking for Queensland Art Gallery and Queensland Museum with (12 PWD)  and is accessible via Stanley Place.
  • Car Park Three (P3) offers best parking for State Library Queensland and Gallery of Modern Art (4 PWD) and is accessible via Stanley Place.
     

Map of Brisbane's Cultural Precinct


Cultural Precinct car parks operate as pay on entry with both cash and credit/debit card options available (Visa and MasterCard only) via Auto Pay Stations. Please note Auto Pay Stations do not take 5 cent coins. Cultural Precinct parking staff operate payment booths during peak times.

When car parks are full, electronic signage will display ‘FULL’ and vehicles will not be able to gain access. Patrons with Disability Permits are advised to check with the attendant or via the Auto Pay Station intercom to confirm if PWD bays are available. Trailers are not permitted.

A temporary set down area for vehicles including taxis, coaches, school buses and mini buses is located on Stanley Place.

 

Rates:


$16 per entry / per day
Overnight vehicles will incur an additional fee of $16 per day or part thereof
Vehicles requiring exit after hours will incur a fee of $40
 

Hours:


Mon-Fri – 7:00am to midnight
Sat-Sun and Public Holidays – 8:30am to midnight
 

Height Limits:


P1 and P2 – 2.0 metres
P3 –  2.3 metres lower level (limited bays) and 2.0 metres on upper level
 

Pre-paid parking (P1 only)

Pre-paid parking is available at P1 (refer map) from QTIX for performances at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. Pre-paid parking vouchers must be presented on entry. Please note receipts, email or reference numbers will not be accepted.

Coach/bus parking

Parking for coaches/buses in South Brisbane is managed by Brisbane City Council with locations available via the Brisbane City Council website.

Other parking in South Bank

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre car park
South Bank Parklands car park

For more information regarding Cultural Precinct Parking email carparks@arts.qld.gov.au or phone 07 3840 7334.