Kurilpa Bridge

Kurilpa Bridge is a 425-meter steel footbridge that crosses the Brisbane River between Kurilpa Point in South Brisbane and Tank Street in the central business district. The structure features two viewing platforms, rest areas, and a continuous weather-protection canopy running along its length.

Construction of the bridge began in the early 2000s and was completed in 2009, marking an important infrastructure development for Brisbane. The opening strengthened the connection between the southern suburbs and the central business district.

The name Kurilpa comes from Aboriginal language and refers to the South Brisbane and West End area as a place connected to water rats. This linguistic link to the land's original inhabitants remains part of the bridge's identity today.

The bridge is freely accessible with a level surface that is easy to traverse with strollers and mobility aids. A continuous canopy protects you from rain, and several rest areas let you pause and take in the surroundings at your own pace.

The bridge uses an advanced tensegrity cable system that makes it the largest of its kind globally. This engineering approach creates a slender structure that spans elegantly across the river without needing thick support columns.

Location: Queensland

Location: City of Brisbane

Inception: 2009

Official opening: October 4, 2009

Length: 425 m

Longest Span: 135 m

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: -27.46940,153.01800

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28