Getting to the Queensland Cultural Centre
The Queensland Cultural Centre 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 Centre is accessible by foot from Brisbane’s CBD via the Victoria Bridge or the Kurilpa footbridge.
Public transport
The Centre is accessible by bus, train and ferry.
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Ride Share
A temporary set down area for vehicles including taxis, coaches, school buses and minibuses is located on Stanley Place.
Parking
Three undercover car parks are located in the Centre, offering more than 1,000 spaces, including bays for people with disability (PWD).
- P1 - 2.0m height restriction – offers best parking for Queensland Performing Arts Centre (with 16 PWD) and is accessible via Stanley Place. Get directions
- P2 - 2.0m height restriction – offers best parking for Queensland Art Gallery and Queensland Museum (with 13 PWD) and is accessible via Stanley Place. Get directions.
- P3 - 2.3m (lower level) and 2.0m (upper level) height restriction – offers best parking for State Library Queensland and Gallery of Modern Art (with 6 PWD) and is accessible via Stanley Place. Get directions.
Queensland Cultural Centre Precinct map
Electronic signage will display FULL when all car parking bays are allocated, and vehicles will not be able to gain access. Patrons with disability permits are advised to check with the attendant via the auto pay station intercom to confirm if PWD bays are available.
Please note: towed trailers are not permitted in the car parks.
Parking rates
The rate for all Queensland Cultural Centre car parks is $17.60 per entry, per day. Car parking fees are set by the Queensland Government Fees and Charges Indexation Policy.
The car parks provide fully contactless payment via automated pay stations. Payment can be made on entry by credit card only (Visa or MasterCard). No cash payments are accepted.
Car park staff can be contacted via intercom at the auto pay stations to assist patrons with credit card or equipment malfunctions.
Prepaid parking: Parking vouchers from QTIX for performances at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre can be used at P1 only (refer map). On arrival at the P1 car park pay-station, please press the intercom button and advise the car park staff that you have a pre-paid voucher. Clearly state the name the voucher has been booked under and the booking reference number (e.g. GA145) and the gate will then be raised for entry to the car park.
Car park opening hours
The car parks are open from 7am to 12am (midnight) from Monday to Sunday and most public holidays. Vehicles exiting after hours may incur an additional fee.
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.
Alternative Parking
If P1, P2 and P3 (refer map) are full, alternative parking can be found at the following locations:
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre car park
South Bank Parklands car park
Contact Information
For more information regarding parking at the Queensland Cultural Centre email carparks@arts.qld.gov.au or phone 07 3840 7334.