Learn about Brisbane’s history on a self-guided tour of the many local heritage places which have helped shape our city.
Brisbane’s history begins with the Aboriginal peoples who have long cared for Country and continue to do so today. Brisbane City Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which Brisbane City stands.
Council’s heritage trails focus on the city’s history from its time as a penal colony. This is reflected in built forms and heritage places, including those listed on the Brisbane City Plan 2014 Heritage overlay. These self-guided trails, available to explore online or on foot, celebrate important chapters in Brisbane’s urban development while respectfully recognising that this is layered on a much older and continuing cultural landscape.
Not sure where to start? Our city’s most loved heritage trails take you from the iconic Brisbane River to charming bayside suburbs.
There are 24 self-guided heritage trails to explore.
A heritage trail is a mapped route through heritage places of historical and cultural significance.
Trails often include historic buildings, monuments, landscapes and other important sites.
Heritage trails reveal the places and stories that contribute to our city’s identity. They also encourage a deeper appreciation and understanding of Brisbane’s culturally significant places.
Find a heritage trail near you.
The most popular heritage trails include the Brisbane River Heritage Trail and the Brisbane City Centre Heritage Place Trail.
These trails showcase landmarks and points of interest that played a role in shaping our city’s history and identity.
