The Neville Bonner Bridge is a pedestrian bridge over the Brisbane River, linking Queen’s Wharf with South Bank Parklands. Pause at its observation area for city views, with seating and shade for a break along the way. The bridge is named for Neville Bonner, Australia’s first Indigenous parliamentarian, giving the crossing a connection to the country’s political history. Sunrise and sunset bring good light for photographs; the bridge also gives you a direct route between the two riverside precincts.
A pedestrian link across the river
The bridge is 320 metres long and 6 metres wide. Its pedestrian-only route connects the Queen’s Wharf precinct with South Bank Parklands, where the Wheel of Brisbane is located. The crossing opened in 2024.
The name behind the bridge
Neville Bonner was Australia’s first Indigenous federal parliamentarian. The bridge’s name commemorates his place in Australian political history.
Perguntas frequentes
What does the Neville Bonner Bridge connect?
It links Queen’s Wharf with South Bank Parklands across the Brisbane River.
Who was Neville Bonner?
He was Australia’s first Indigenous federal parliamentarian.
How long is the Neville Bonner Bridge?
The pedestrian bridge is 320 metres long and 6 metres wide.
