Across The River: Hibiscus Sundial

Getting There

• Walking

  From the Brisbane CBD, head towards the Brisbane River and follow the riverside walkway. Continue along the river until you reach Alice Street, then turn left. The Hibiscus Sundial is located at 147 Alice St within the City Botanic Gardens, approximately a 15-minute walk from Queen Street Mall.

• Public Transport

  From Brisbane Central Station, walk to the nearest bus stop at Queen Street Mall. Catch bus number 199 towards the city and get off at the stop named 'Alice Street at the Gardens'. From there, walk along Alice Street until you reach the Hibiscus Sundial at 147 Alice St. Alternatively, take a CityCat ferry and disembark at Eagle Street Pier, then walk towards Alice Street along the riverbank for about 10 minutes to reach the sundial. As of August 5, 2024, all public transport fares across the Translink network are a flat rate of $0.50 for six months.

• Driving

  If driving, navigate to 147 Alice St, Brisbane City. Limited metered street parking is available on Alice Street. Alternatively, several parking garages are located nearby, such as Apollo Parking at 222 Margaret St. Metered street parking on Alice Street costs $6.15 per hour on weekdays. Apollo Parking offers an early bird rate of $30 if you enter before 9:30 AM and exit before 7:00 PM.