South Bank entrance to the South Bank Parklands near the Queensland Performing Arts Centre
(photo taken during 2005)

South Bank Parklands, opened to the public on 20 June 1992, is an area of parkland created on the site of Expo '88, which was held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (810x500, 40 KB)South Bank Parklands - 2005 ( this photograph was taken by Figaro ) This image has been (or is hereby) released into the public domain by its creator, Figaro. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (810x500, 40 KB)South Bank Parklands - 2005 ( this photograph was taken by Figaro ) This image has been (or is hereby) released into the public domain by its creator, Figaro. ... South Bank is part of the Brisbane suburb of South Brisbane and is located on the south bank area of the Brisbane River. ... Performing Arts Centre, South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland Part of the Queensland Cultural Centre, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, also known as QPAC, is situated at South Bank, Queensland, Australia, , near the Brisbane Central Business District (CBD). ... June 20 is the 171st day of the year (172nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 194 days remaining. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... // World Expo 88 Expo 88 - as seen from the Brisbane River ( photo taken fron Victoria Bridge World Expo 88 at night ( photo taken fron Victoria Bridge World Expo 88 was a Worlds Fair held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia between April 30 and October 30, 1988. ... Brisbane (pronounced ) is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia, with a population of over 1. ... Emblems: Faunal - Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus); Floral - Cooktown orchid (Dendrobium bigibbum); Bird - Brolga (Grus rubicunda); Aquatic - Barrier Reef Anemonefish (Amphiprion akindynos); Gem - Sapphire; Colour - Maroon Motto: Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Slogan or Nickname: Sunshine State, Smart State Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Const. ...

South Bank Parklands

South Bank Parklands are on the south bank of the Brisbane River, at South Bank, directly opposite the CBD, at the northern end of the suburb of South Brisbane. Captain Cook Bridge from Kangaroo Point Lookout The Brisbane River is situated in southeast Queensland, Australia, and flows through the state capital Brisbane, before emptying into Moreton Bay. ... South Bank is part of the Brisbane suburb of South Brisbane and is located on the south bank area of the Brisbane River. ... The central business district of Melbourne, Australia. ... South Brisbane is an inner city suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. ...

The parklands are connected to the Brisbane CBD by the Victoria Bridge at the northern end — and connected to both the Queensland University of Technology and the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens by the Goodwill Bridge at the southern end. Victoria Bridge, Brisbane The Victoria Bridge is the fifth crossing of the Brisbane River. ... QUT Gardens Point Campus Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is located in Brisbane, Queensland, and is one of Australias largest universities. ... A duckpond in the Gardens Gardens Point QUT campus is adjacent to the gardens. ... The Goodwill Bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist bridge connecting the Southbank Parklands with the CBD in Brisbane, Australia. ...

The parklands have extensive gardens and water features, as well as an arbour ^[1] which stretches from the Queensland Performing Arts Centre to the Goodwill Bridge. Look up arbor, arbour in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Performing Arts Centre, South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland Part of the Queensland Cultural Centre, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, also known as QPAC, is situated at South Bank, Queensland, Australia, , near the Brisbane Central Business District (CBD). ...

The parklands are home to many restaurants, shops, play areas, picnic areas, a cinema and an artificial beach.

The parklands feature an outdoor market on Fridays (5pm-10pm), Saturdays (11am-5pm) and Sundays (9am-5pm).

Around 11 million people visit South Bank each year, with approximately 98% of Brisbane residents having visited the parkland at some point.

The South Bank Parklands are close to both the

Cultural Centre Busway Station ^[2] — near the South Brisbane Station

South Bank Busway Station ^[3] — near the South Bank Station

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The South Bank Parklands Beach

South Bank Parklands Beach lagoon
(photo taken during 2005)

South Bank Parklands Beach
(photo taken during 2005)

A feature of the parkland is its human-made beach. It is 2000 square metres of free-formed concrete construction. Nearly half of the lagoon area sits on reclaimed land that was once the Brisbane River.The 4000 cubic metres of sand surrounding the beach is sourced from Rous Channel in Moreton Bay. Every year the beach is topped up with an additional 70 tonnes of sand to ensure that it is kept in pristine condition. South Bank Beach facts: Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1248x927, 223 KB)Swimming pool section of the South Bank Parklands Beach ( this photograph was taken by Figaro ) This image has been (or is hereby) released into the public domain by its creator, Figaro. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1248x927, 223 KB)Swimming pool section of the South Bank Parklands Beach ( this photograph was taken by Figaro ) This image has been (or is hereby) released into the public domain by its creator, Figaro. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1248x927, 134 KB)South Bank Parklands Beach ( this photograph was taken by Figaro ) This image has been (or is hereby) released into the public domain by its creator, Figaro. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1248x927, 134 KB)South Bank Parklands Beach ( this photograph was taken by Figaro ) This image has been (or is hereby) released into the public domain by its creator, Figaro. ... Captain Cook Bridge from Kangaroo Point Lookout The Brisbane River is situated in southeast Queensland, Australia, and flows through the state capital Brisbane, before emptying into Moreton Bay. ... Moreton Bay from space, from a NASA photograph Moreton Bay is a large bay on the eastern coast of Australia 19 km from Brisbane, Queensland. ...

• Designed by: Desmond Brookes International
• Landscape Architect: Media 5
• Constructed by: Fletcher Jennings Construction and Water and Industrial Engineering
• Construction Commenced: February 1991
• Construction Completed: April 1992
• Awards:
  • 1999 Moreton Bay region's cleanest beach in the Keep Australia Beautiful Council's Clean Beach Challenge.
  • 2001 Environmental Protection Agency’s Keep Australia Beautiful Clean Beach Challenge, Friendliest Beach Award

The beach area comprises a lagoon with enough water to fill five Olympic swimming pools, with sand beaches, palm trees, rocky creeks and subtropical trees and exotic plantings. The beach is patrolled seven days a week by lifeguards.

The lagoon contains chlorinated fresh water that is recirculated every six hours at up to 125 litres per second. Water for the beach is pumped through two large sand filters and chemically treated before being pumped back into the pools. Dredge pump and self-propelled sifting machines clean the adjoining pools.

Photos of South Bank Parklands

South Bank Parklands Arbour — (photo taken during 2005) Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (910x560, 81 KB)South Bank Parklands Arbour ( this photograph was taken by Figaro ) This image has been (or is hereby) released into the public domain by its creator, Figaro. ...	Entrance to South Bank Parklands — (photo taken during 2005) Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1248x690, 137 KB)South Bank Parklands entrance ( this photograph was taken by Figaro ) This image has been (or is hereby) released into the public domain by its creator, Figaro. ...	Arbour at South Bank Parklands — (photo taken during 2005) Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (940x927, 157 KB)Arbour at South Bank Parklands ( this photograph was taken by Figaro ) This image has been (or is hereby) released into the public domain by its creator, Figaro. ...	South Bank Parklands Arbour walkway — (photo taken during 2005) Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (996x605, 113 KB)South Bank Parklands ( this photograph was taken by Figaro ) This image has been (or is hereby) released into the public domain by its creator, Figaro. ...
South Bank Parklands — (photo taken during 2005) Southbank File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...	Southbank Arbour at night Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2200x1467, 1434 KB) [edit] Summary Towards the Mater Hill side of the Southbank Arbour, adjacent to the Goodwill bridge. ...	Lagoon in the evening Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2200x1467, 1091 KB) [edit] Summary Southbank Parklands Lagoon [edit] Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): South Bank Parklands, Brisbane Metadata This file contains additional information, probably...

The history of South Bank Parklands

South Bank was not always the show stopping, head turning, crowd pleaser it is today. The South Bank Corporation states that, “South bank was originally a meeting place for the traditional landowners, the Turrbal and Yuggera people. In the early 1840s it became the central focus point of early European settlement. Achieving numerous milestones throughout its history, the South Bank Precinct is now the centerpiece of Brisbane's cultural, educational, retail, leisure and entertainment landscape.”

Onward from the 1850’s South Bank Precinct was quickly established as the business centre of Brisbane. However, this was all disrupted in the 1893, when floods forced the central business district (CBD) to shift to the Northern side of the river and attain higher ground. This is where the Brisbane CBD still stands today. This begun the decline of South Bank, which was vividly visible after the following of World War II. Various ‘rescue missions’ were performed to renovate the site and bring back its lively inhabitances. An example of this was the decision by the Queensland Government in 1977 to establish a world class architecturally impressive Performing Arts Centre, on the Riverfront alongside Victoria Bridge. It was said that this was still not enough to drag the area out of the quagmire and dismal shore it had become. (South Bank Corp – History, 2006)

It appeared hopeless, but with the 1970’s marked the beginnings of a new era. A fitting symbol was scheduled to be built on the shore, the Queensland Art Gallery, which aimed to be “a fine example of the art of architecture”, stated by Robin Gibson and Partners, the winners of the two-staged design competition in April 1973. The design evolved to produce a cultural centre, including a museum, theatre complex and state library.

The World Expo 88 began the Cultural Revolution of South Bank. (Noble, 2001) The world’s focus turned on South Bank when it became the site for the hugely successful Brisbane World Exposition, which showcased endless events and entertainment, with its 18 million visitors breathing a new life into the South Bank Precinct. (South Bank Corp – History, 2006)

Following Expo '88, the Government intended to develop the site for commercial interests. South Bank continued to prove its long lost popularity, with the public campaign successfully lobbying for a site to be developed as parkland for the enjoyment of people in Brisbane. 1989 saw the South Bank Corporation, a Queensland Government statutory body, established to oversee the development and management of the new South Bank. A list of milestones was complied as an organisational tool which would help display to the people Brisbane what the Government body had in stall for the newly resurrected site, in creating a premier destination. (South Bank – Brisbane QLD, 2006) // World Expo 88 Expo 88 - as seen from the Brisbane River ( photo taken fron Victoria Bridge World Expo 88 at night ( photo taken fron Victoria Bridge World Expo 88 was a Worlds Fair held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia between April 30 and October 30, 1988. ...

The original concept for South Bank Parklands

Logo for Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary at South Bank Parklands

Section of the Butterfly House
at South Bank Parklands

When South Bank Parklands were developed immediately following Expo '88, there were canals and bridges and launches. There were also a wildlife refuge called Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary as well as a Butterfly House. In January, 1998, Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary was closed down and the animals relocated. Image File history File links Gondwana-Rainforest-Sanctuary. ... Image File history File links Gondwana-Rainforest-Sanctuary. ... Australian Bird at Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary, South Bank Parklands Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary for Australian wildlife was opened on the site of Expo 88 in the South Bank Parklands, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. ... Image File history File links Butterfly House - South Bank Parklands File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Butterfly House - South Bank Parklands File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... // World Expo 88 Expo 88 - as seen from the Brisbane River ( photo taken fron Victoria Bridge World Expo 88 at night ( photo taken fron Victoria Bridge World Expo 88 was a Worlds Fair held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia between April 30 and October 30, 1988. ... Australian Bird at Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary, South Bank Parklands Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary for Australian wildlife was opened on the site of Expo 88 in the South Bank Parklands, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. ...

The Butterfly House was later renamed as the Butterfly and Insect House. In April, 1998, the Butterfly and Insect House was renamed as South Bank Wildlife Sanctuary, with the introduction of other wildlife. In the latter half of 2005, the South Bank Wildlife Sanctuary was closed and dismantled and an office and retail store were built on the South Bank Wildlife Sanctuary's former location. Also gone from the South Bank Parklands are the canals, bridges and launches.

Below are some photos taken of South Bank Parklands during the 1990's, so that changes to the parklands over the years can be seen, and the era compared with that of the present-day parklands.

Fountains at the South Bank entrance to South Bank Parklands — (photo taken during the 1990s) Image File history File links Fountains at the entrance to South Bank Parklands File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... South Bank is part of the Brisbane suburb of South Brisbane and is located on the south bank area of the Brisbane River. ...

At the entrance to South Bank Parklands — (photo taken during the 1990s) Image File history File links At-the-entrance-to-South-Bank-Parkland-Queensland. ...

Reference

1. ↑  South Bank Arbour
2. South Bank Corp - History 2006, accessed at South Bank Corporation
3. Noble, 2001: South Bank Dreaming, Louise Noble, 2001
4. South Bank – Brisbane QLD, 2006 Accessed at Go Australia

Busway stations information for South Bank Parklands

1. ↑ Cultural Centre Busway Station map - (at weastern end of South Bank Parklands) - includes showing surrounding area - pdf file
2. ↑ South Bank Busway Station map - (at eastern end of South Bank Parklands) - includes showing surrounding area - pdf file

External links

• History of South Bank, pdf download
• South Bank Parklands
• Discover the Brisbane River - CityCat Guide, Our Brisbane, Brisbane City Council (includes information about South Bank Parklands)
• Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary, South Bank Parklands - Paul Mooney Fine Arts Brisbane
• Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary, South Bank Parklands - Guymer Bailey - Architects (also shows a canal at South Bank Parklands)
• Tourist in Brisbane - Getaway - Channel 9 network, Australia