Story Bridge, Brisbane Travel Guide

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Explore Brisbane's iconic Story Bridge: a historic landmark offering stunning views and thrilling adventure climbs.

The Story Bridge, a heritage-listed steel cantilever bridge, is a prominent landmark in Brisbane, Australia, connecting Fortitude Valley to Kangaroo Point. Named after public servant John Douglas Story, it offers stunning city views and a unique bridge climbing experience.

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State Route 15, New Farm, Queensland, 4169, AU
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For the best views of the Story Bridge, take a CityCat ferry along the Brisbane River.
Climb the Story Bridge for panoramic city views, especially beautiful at sunset or night.
Visit Howard Smith Wharves under the bridge for dining and entertainment.
Check out the Story Bridge during the Brisbane Festival in September or on New Year's Eve for spectacular firework displays.

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Public Transport

To reach the Story Bridge via public transport, several bus routes stop near the bridge. You can get off at Brunswick Street, Valley Island, or All Hallows bus stops. Alternatively, take a ferry from Riverside Ferry Terminal to Holman Street Terminal. A single ferry ticket costs approximately $1-$2 AUD.
Walking

From Brisbane's CBD, you can walk to the Story Bridge via the riverside boardwalk. It's a short, scenic walk with river views. Alternatively, from Fortitude Valley, it's approximately a 25-minute walk to the Story Bridge.
Taxi/Ride-Share

Taxis and ride-sharing services are readily available in Brisbane. A taxi from Brisbane CBD to the Story Bridge typically costs $7-$10 AUD. From Fortitude Valley, a taxi to the Story Bridge will cost $10-$13 AUD.
Parking

If driving, paid parking is available at Howard Smith Wharves under the Crystalbrook Vincent Hotel. The car park entrance is at 5 Boundary Street. Parking starts at $16 AUD for 30 minutes. Metered street parking is also available in the surrounding area. A Brisbane City Council car park is located within one block of the Story Bridge Hotel and can be accessed via Wharf Street for $9.20 AUD per day.

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Brisbane's Story Bridge is more than just a river crossing; it's a symbol of the city's history and engineering prowess. Opened in 1940, the bridge was a major public works project during the Great Depression, providing employment for many. It's named after John Douglas Story, a dedicated public servant who championed its construction.The Story Bridge is the largest steel bridge designed, fabricated, and constructed in Australia entirely by Australians. Its design was influenced by the Jacques Cartier Bridge in Montreal. The bridge stretches 777 meters across the Brisbane River, carrying traffic on the Bradfield Highway.Today, the Story Bridge remains a vital part of Brisbane's transport network, carrying over 100,000 vehicles daily. It's also a popular tourist attraction, offering panoramic views of the city, Moreton Bay, and the Glass House Mountains. For a thrilling experience, visitors can participate in the Story Bridge Adventure Climb, one of only three bridge climbs in the world. The bridge is also illuminated at night, adding to Brisbane's vibrant cityscape.Beneath the bridge, on the Central Business District side, lies Howard Smith Wharves, a revitalized historic shipyard with restaurants, bars, and parkland.