Southport Bathing Pavilion

Southport Bathing Pavilion is a single-story building in Spanish Mission style located on Marine Parade, featuring changing rooms, toilets, and showers. Designed by architects Hall & Phillips and built with distinctive architectural details, it remains a functional community space by the waterfront.

Built in 1934 following designs by architect A. Ledbury and Hall & Phillips, the structure marked the growing development of coastal communities in Southeast Queensland. It was created during a period when the region expanded and new public facilities for swimmers were being built.

The pavilion represents how Australian beach culture shifted during the 1930s, when swimming became a everyday leisure activity rather than a medical treatment. This building was part of that change, bringing more people to the shoreline.

The pavilion is easy to find along Marine Parade and offers shower and toilet facilities for day visitors. Following renovations between 2008 and 2009, it was transformed into a modern gathering space for the community.

The pavilion stands near the former Brisbane-Southport Railway terminus and served day-trippers who arrived by train to swim. Land reclamation projects from the Broadwater later significantly altered swimming conditions at the site.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -27.96210,153.41350

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:04