Your visit

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Getting here

On foot

There is pedestrian access from the city centre via George Street (approximately 10-minute walk), or from Southbank Parklands via the Goodwill Bridge (approximately 20-minute walk).

Public transport

QUT Gardens Point is very well serviced by public transport. We suggest using the Translink Journey Planner to plan your visit.

By car

For parking information, please see our Parking info below. A taxi drop-off zone is located about 200m walk from Old Government House, outside Parliament House.

Accessibility

QUT has an ongoing commitment to ensure that all buildings are accessible for visitors with a disability. Accessibility maps can help visitors to navigate the campus. A taxi drop off and short-term parking zone (5 minutes) is located outside Parliament House in George Street, a 5-minute walk from Old Government House.

Entrances

There are two entrances to Old Government House. The Kidney Lawn entrance faces the City Botanic Gardens, and the accessible entrance is via the barn doors on the side of the building facing the QUT Library. There is lift and stair access to the William Robinson Gallery from the main ground floor. You can also call reception for assistance when you arrive on: +61 7 3138 8005.

Social story

The William Robinson Gallery Social Story illustrates a visit to the William Robinson Gallery with information about what to expect. This tool is designed for use by individuals requiring support to navigate through the Gallery and enjoy the experience.

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Parking

Pay-on-exit public car parks are available within a short walking distance of the William Robinson Gallery. A car park is located underground in the Science and Engineering Centre (P-block) and under the Riverside Expressway.

Visit the QUT Facilities Management page for up-to-date information on casual parking locations and fees.

QUT provides a number of designated Disability Parking bays exclusively reserved for visitors who hold a Disability Parking permit.

As with most public car parks, availability during busy periods and university semesters is limited. Several pay stations are in and near the car parks, accepting payment using a card or phone (cash payments are no longer accepted). Remember to pay for your parking at one of the pay stations prior to returning to your car to avoid delays at the exit boom gate.

Reduced tariffs for evening and weekend parking:
Evening: $5 per hour for entry after 6pm and exit before midnight
Weekend: $10 per entry, Saturday and Sunday (must exit before midnight)

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Eat and drink

Eat + Drink

During your visit, choose from a delicious range of food and beverage options at Gardens Point Precinct. Browse our on-campus outlets to find a spot for a leisurely lunch, a quick bite, a strong coffee or a cheeky cocktail.

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See + Do

Old Government House

The William Robinson Gallery is located on the upper level of majestic Old Government House. Beautifully restored to its former glory, the more than 150 year-old House, once the seat of government in Queensland and home to eleven of the State's governors, is now a House Museum open to the public.

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QUT Art Museum

A contemporary art gallery housed in one of the university's heritage buildings adjacent to Old Government House, QUT Art Museum presents a dynamic exhibition program with an emphasis on contemporary Australian art and design. It also houses the QUT Art Collection, one of Queensland's most significant public collections.

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QUT Art Museum building

The Cube

The Cube is one of the world's largest digital interactive displays, and a centrepiece of the QUT's Science and Engineering Centre at Gardens Point campus. Consisting of 48 multi-touch screens soaring across two storeys, The Cube is your hub for scientific and digital exploration. Collaborating with QUT researchers and drawing on knowledge and data from research areas in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), The Cube facilitates opportunities for the public to discover, visualise and contribute to research projects.

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Gardens Theatre

Gardens Theatre is the Brisbane CBD's premier venue for the performing arts, with theatre lovers enjoying a season of varied and dynamic professional performances by visiting ensembles. The Theatre also presents student productions from the acting and dance programs in QUT's Creative Industries Faculty: Gyton Grantley, Wayne Blair, Adrienne Pickering and Deborah Mailman are among the many successful performers whose careers began on the Gardens Theatre stage.

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Gardens Theatre