Corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Bank, Queensland, Australia.
Ideally situated on the banks of the Brisbane River at South Bank, alongside 17 hectares of river walks, manicured parks, rainforest settings, restaurants and craft markets, QPAC is a five minute walk from the Brisbane city heart. QPAC is part of the dynamic South Bank precinct. View a map of QPAC.
Public Transport
Trains South Brisbane Station is located opposite QPAC in Grey Street.
Buses From city: Departs from Blue stop in Adelaide Street; Orange Stop in Ann Street; Kangaroo A and B stops underneath the Myer Centre; William Street opposite the Treasury Building. To city: Departs the Cultural Centre Busway on Melbourne Street.
CityCat A CityCat terminal is located adjacent to QPAC at South Bank.
Taxis An undercover taxi set-down and pick-up area is provided at the Stage Door of QPAC. Free taxi phones are located in the taxi set-down area, in the Cremorne Theatre Lobby and the coffee shop level of the Playhouse. There are local and STD phones throughout the Centre.
For train, bus and CityCat/Ferry timetable information please telephone Transinfo on 13 1230 or visit www.translink.com.au.
Parking
QPAC Car Park - Entry via Melbourne St $12 per visit, $16 per pre-paid visit (pay on entry) Open 7am-10pm Mon, 7am-12am Tue-Fri, 8.30am-12am Sat, 8.30am-10pm Sun.
Find more information about Parking in the South Bank Precinct, such as the Art Gallery/Museum, State Library, Convention Centre and South Bank Car parks.
Pre-Paid Parking at QPAC
Take advantage of the pre-paid car parking service, which offers guaranteed, safe and convenient parking at QPAC. The car park ticket will be issued with your theatre tickets, ready for use on the night. This facility is limited per performance, so arrange your car parking early! A similar pre-paid car parking service is also available for the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Book your pre-paid parking through qtix 136 246 or online at www.qtix.com.au.
South Bank Parking Guidance System
Visiting South Bank is now a lot easier thanks to a new electronic guidance system.
Signs at the car parks and major entry points to South Bank feature illuminated indicators showing the amount of space available at each car park - green indicates the amount of available parking, while red indicates the amount that is unavailable.
Signs displaying a simplified map of routes to the parking zones within the precinct are located at:
- Grey Street, south of William Jolly Bridge - Victoria Bridge outbound near QPAC - Vulture Street, south of Grey Street - Ernest Street inbound facing Gladstone Road
Signs at each car park and in other key areas around the precinct indicate availability of parking spaces at each venue. Find out more about the South Bank Parking Guidance System.
Using Queensland Cultural Centre Car Parks
Automatic Pay Stations To enable free flow of traffic exiting after a performance, patrons are required to pay the parking fee of $12 at the automatic pay stations on entry to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and Art Gallery/Museum car parks. The pay stations accept payment by cash or credit card (MasterCard and Visa) and will print receipts on request.
Cash
The pay stations will accept change, $5 notes, $10 notes and $20 notes only and will provide change in $1 and $2 coins. The pay stations will not accept $50 and $100 notes.
Credit Card
Upon insertion of a credit card the $12 fee will be deducted, the card returned, receipts will be printed on request and the gate will then rise.
During peak times of pre-performances and events, the booths will be staffed for manual operation and to assist patrons with directions and information requirements. Staff will also be available in the event of pay station equipment failure. Unfortunately, staff will be unable to provide change for the car park.
Non-Smoking Policy
In line with Queenland Government Legislation, QPAC is now a smoke free environment. This includes all balconies, eating areas and Cascade Court.
Patrons with individual needs
If you require assistance due to mobility difficulties or other specific needs, please mention your requirements when booking.
All theatres have Sennheiser Infra-Red Sound Reinforcement Systems for patrons with hearing impairments. Please enquire when booking.
Selected performances will be audio described and professionally signed by an Auslan interpreter. To find out more, please enquire when booking.
