Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley is an inner suburb of the City of Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia.
In the 2021 census, Fortitude Valley had a population of 9,708 people. The suburb features two pedestrian malls at Brunswick Street and Chinatown, and is a key hub for Brisbane's nightlife, known for its nightclubs, bars, live music and adult entertainment.
Getting to Fortitude Valley
Brisbane can be accessed by plane via Brisbane Airport (BNE IATA), or via the less convenient but often cheaper Gold Coast Airport. Brisbane Airport has direct flights from all Australian capitals and many Queensland centres. Major domestic carriers include Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas.
- 01Roma Street Station
Services to New South Wales operated by NSW TrainLink depart from Platform 2.
- 02Brisbane Freight Terminal in Acacia Ridge
- 03Brisbane Transit Centre near Roma Street Station
Premier Motor Service offers services between Sydney and Brisbane and Brisbane and Cairns.
Worth seeing
- 01Brisbane City Hall and King George Square
The City Hall is Brisbane's most significant historical landmark and was restored in 2010–2013.
- 02Brisbane City Hall Clock Tower
A 92-metre clock tower with Australia's largest analogue clock face.
- 03The University of Queensland
One of Australia's oldest and most prestigious institutions, situated on a bend of the Brisbane River.
- 04Wheel of Brisbane
A Ferris wheel that allows you to observe the city from 60 m with views across the Brisbane River.
- 05Cathedral of St
Heritage-registered Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Brisbane with regular services and guided tours on weekday mornings.
- 06Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Named as the world's best convention centre, this purpose-built convention centre and event venue plays its host to an average of 1,300 yearly events and contains four exhibition halls.
Where to eat
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- 01Kadoya
A casual Japanese eatery and takeaway dishing up rice bowls, noodle soups and bento boxes.
- 02Beach House
- 03Pancake Manor
18 Charlotte St (just down from George Street),.
- 04Le Bon Choix
Sells a good variety of sandwiches, cakes, tortes, macarons, fresh bread, croquettes, quiches and coffee.
- 05Alchemy
Located in a little hideaway on Eagle St, this restaurant has one of the most impressive views in Brisbane, looking across the river to the Story Bridge.
Getting around Fortitude Valley the local way
- Get aroundTranslink is responsible for all trains, buses, ferries and trams in South East Queensland and regional urban buses.
- Get aroundBuses and ferries have validators to touch as you board and alight.
- Get aroundFerries have become an icon of the city and are a fantastic way to tour Brisbane.
- Get aroundBrisbane River ferries – Brisbane City Council operates an extensive network of ferries that traverse the Brisbane River.
- Get aroundThe routes include: F1 Northshore Hamilton–UQ St Lucia (all stops service) F11 Apollo Road–Riverside (express service, peak hour only) F12 West End–QUT Gardens Point (express service, peak hour only) F21 Bulimba–Teneriffe (cross river service) F22 Sydney Street–Dockside (cross river service) F23 Riverside–Holman Street (cross river service) F24 Maritime Museum–QUT Gardens Point (cross river service) Moreton Island ferries – Passenger ferries operate from Holt Street Wharf in Pinkenba to Tangalooma on Moreton Island.
- Get aroundThe ferries operate multiple times daily with a journey time of 75 minutes.
- Get aroundNorth Stradbroke Island ferries – Passenger and car ferries operate from Toondah Harbour in Cleveland to Dunwich on North Stradbroke Island.
- Get aroundThe ferries operate multiple times daily with a journey time of 25 minutes.
From Wikivoyage: Brisbane, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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