Neville Bonner Bridge
Just over a week ago, our third pedestrian bridge across the Brisbane River was opened. It was paid for by the consortium that delivered the new Queen's Wharf precinct, but as of the opening, it is now owned by the State Government.
On Wednesday, the Hungry Hikers took our first walk across this beautiful addition to the river.
320 metres in length. Height of the mast 77 metres above sea level. 10,000 pedestrians per day expected to use it.
It was named in honour of the late Indigenous Senator, Neville Bonner AO.
We had our own small celebration for the bridges opening.
Coffee time beside a most unusual sculpture.
Queen's Wharf Precinct and The Star Brisbane
The Destination Brisbane Consortium has delivered this "multi-billion-dollar development, covering more than 12 hectares of CBD land. A vibrant urban playground for families to high flyers - world class hotels, delectable dining, unique entertainment options, spectacular sky-high views, casino and state-of-the-art Events Centre."
Taking the escalator to the first viewing level.
A lift then took us to the stunning Sky Deck with its almost 360 degree, spectacular views.
Photos are in a sequence of left to right along the river.
One section of the Sky Deck has a glass floor.
Three of the towers of Star Brisbane are connected by elevated walkways.
View to an outdoor lifestyle precinct [and the city], located between two of the towers.
Here I have lifted my camera for a higher city view. The river and Story Bridge can just be spotted.
My view when I turned around, after taking the previous images.
Back at all but street level, we are looking at one of the oldest city buildings. The Commissariat Store, now a museum.
The grand entrance from the city side.
This is the Rolls Royce Spectre that one of us is going to win in December!
Dazzling power. Effortless performance. Limitless freedom!"
A very impressive design and thankfully it will be very user friendly for ordinary folks and it also compliments the wonderful Southbank Parklands.
I would love to read your comment.
Charming--- The bridge, the buildings, and the Rolls (although I might prefer another color) I've decided that things are much more enlightened in Australia.
ReplyDeleteLove the new pedestrian bridge! And the building is dazzling. Nice 360 degree city views.
ReplyDeleteThe new face of your river is WOW!
ReplyDeleteWhat spectacular architecture! That bridge is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteFascinating views! In the middle of the post (from the Sky Deck with a glass floor onwards) I started to feel dizzy. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful tour. <3