Victoria Park, Brisbane

Victoria Park spreads across 64 hectares of rolling terrain in Spring Hill and Herston with walking trails, tennis courts, and open green spaces. The park offers views of Brisbane's skyline and accommodates various outdoor activities across its landscape.

The land served as a military base during World War II, housing American soldiers stationed in Brisbane. Following the war, it became temporary housing for Australian women who had married American servicemen.

The land held deep meaning for the Turrbal people, who called it Barrambin and used it as a gathering place for ceremonies. Groups from across South-East Queensland came together here for spiritual and cultural occasions that shaped the region's Aboriginal heritage.

The park has multiple picnic areas, barbecue facilities, and over 10 kilometers of paths for walking, running, and cycling. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes as the terrain includes rolling hills that require moderate effort.

In 1913, scientists from the Carnegie Institution selected this site for global magnetic field measurements due to its geographic position. The location became part of an important international research network studying Earth's magnetism.