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Audio Tour of Brisbane: From Convict Colony to Modern Metropolis

2 ore – 2 h 30 min Anulare gratuită Tur privat
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Audio Tour of Brisbane: From Convict Colony to Modern Metropolis

Despre activitate

Brisbane’s transformation from a harsh penal settlement into a vibrant river city is a fascinating story. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll discover how Queensland’s capital grew from its tough convict roots to become Australia’s third-largest city. Its colonial past is still etched into the cityscape through the heritage buildings – some built by convicts themselves. Starting at the Visitor Information Centre in Queen Street Mall, you’ll walk along what was once a dusty dirt track surrounded by convicts, the soldiers guarding them, and the odd settler. As you wander, you’ll notice reminders of Brisbane’s evolution – from dramatic flood markers to a curious safety net installed to catch falling windows from a high-rise building! The tour ends at Brisbane’s exciting new Queen’s Wharf Development, featuring The Star Brisbane and the stunning Sky Deck with its breathtaking views.

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Pe scurt

Durată
2 ore – 2 h 30 min
Confirmare
Confirmare imediată
Bilet
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup
Doar grupul tău
Persoane pe rezervare
1–15
Ghid audio
engleză
Ghid scris
engleză
Organizator
VoiceMap Audio Tours

Vârste: Adulți (6–99 ani)

Ce include

Inclus

  • Inclus: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Inclus: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Inclus: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Inclus: App for Android and iOS
  • Inclus: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Nu este inclus

  • Nu este inclus: Smartphone and headphones
  • Nu este inclus: Transportation
  • Nu este inclus: Food and drink
  • Nu este inclus: Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Itinerar

  1. Queen Street Mall

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    Walk along Brisbane's bustling pedestrian heart, built on what was once a dusty dirt track shared by convicts, soldiers, and early settlers. Enjoy the energy of this vibrant shopping street and spot the fascinating flood markers and quirky safety net that hint at the city's layered history.

  2. King George Square

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    Arrive at Brisbane's grand civic centrepiece, dominated by the heritage-listed City Hall and its elegant clock tower. Marvel at the beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture and explore the Museum of Brisbane housed within, where the city's story is told across its floors.

  3. Clock Tower Tour Brisbane City Hall

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    Admire this iconic sandstone tower, one of Brisbane's most beloved landmarks and for decades the tallest structure in the city. Enjoy panoramic views from the top and appreciate how this grand building has served as the proud symbol of Brisbane's civic life since 1930.

  4. Albert Street Uniting Church

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    Pass by this graceful Gothic Revival church, one of Brisbane's most beautiful and historically significant places of worship. Marvel at its intricate stonework and stained glass windows, which have offered spiritual solace to Brisbane's community since the 1880s.

  5. The Old Windmill

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    Explore Brisbane's oldest surviving building, a squat convict-era structure that once housed a brutal human treadmill used as punishment for prisoners. Marvel at how this weathered tower has outlasted floods, storms, and the passage of nearly two centuries of Queensland history.

  6. Oprirea 6

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    Pause at this deeply moving memorial, dedicated to the Queensland soldiers who gave their lives in service to their country. Reflect on the personal stories and sacrifices honoured within this solemn and beautifully preserved space.

  7. Oprirea 7

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    Walk through this dignified memorial precinct, centred on an eternal flame burning beneath a classical Greek-style shrine. Explore the underground galleries where photographs, uniforms, and personal artefacts bring Queensland's wartime history vividly to life.

  8. Oprirea 8

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    Marvel at Brisbane's oldest Catholic cathedral, a stunning Gothic Revival building whose twin spires rise above the city's busy streets. Step inside to admire the soaring interior, intricate stonework, and beautiful stained glass that make this one of Queensland's most treasured sacred spaces.

  9. Oprirea 9

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    Enter this deeply important museum, dedicated to preserving the stories of Holocaust survivors who made Brisbane their home. Explore its thoughtful and moving exhibitions, which honour the memory of the six million Jewish lives lost and carry their stories forward for future generations.

  10. Oprirea 10

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    Pass by this handsome heritage building and look closely at the flood markers etched into its walls, recording the devastating heights of Brisbane's historic floods. Marvel at how these simple markings tell a powerful story of the natural forces that have shaped and challenged this river city.

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

Toți participanții se întâlnesc la punctul de întâlnire.

Punct de întâlnire

  • This tour starts at Visitor Information Centre, Queen St Mall. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Punct de final

  • Tour ends at Pompette Restaurant

Cum folosești biletul

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]

Anulare

Anulare gratuită

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Bine de știut

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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