Getting Here

Public Transport

For bus, train and ferry timetable information, please visit Translink at translink.com.au (opens in a new tab) or call on 13 12 30.

By Train

South Brisbane Station is directly opposite QPAC on Grey Street. A designated pedestrian crossing allows for easy and safe access between QPAC and South Brisbane Station.

By Bus

The Cultural Centre Busway Station, South Bank, has regular Translink bus routes in operation. The busway station is the first stop outside the city, in zone 1, directly South of Victoria Bridge. Use the Melbourne Street pedestrian overpass to reach all venues within the festival site.

By CityCat

The CityCat service runs along the Brisbane River between Hamilton and St. Lucia. South Bank ferry terminal is the festival stop.

Taxi

The designated taxi set down and pick-up area is on the Russell Street side of QPAC, adjacent to Grey Street. If you need to call a taxi, approach QPAC Front of House staff or a volunteer who can direct you to Stage Door for assistance.

Charter Bus

There are a number of chartered bus companies that can arrange transportation for your school. A bus set down area is available in Grey Street and in Stanley Place outside the State Library of Queensland. Out of the Box personnel will direct bus drivers to long term parking options away from this area.

If arriving by bus, please consider where your first activity is located within the Cultural Precinct to determine the closest bus set down area. Out of the Box staff can provide assistance in making this decision when booking. You may wish to arrive and depart from the different bus set down areas. Please discuss this with your driver.

Parking

The most convenient parking option for visitors to Out of the Box is the Performing Arts Car Park (P1) (opens in a new tab), located as part of the Cultural Centre car parks, accessible via Stanley Place.

Parking availability can be limited during peak times, so it is advisable to arrive early or consider pre-paid parking (opens in a new tab) which is also available at Performing Arts Car Park (P1).

Other nearby parking options include the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Parking (opens in a new tab), and the South Bank Parklands Car Park (opens in a new tab), both are a short walk from the festival site.