Brisbane at War

This walk begins with the incredible views from Skydeck, atop Queens Wharf, where we will introduce the history of Brisbane and the country town that it still was in the 1940’s, when war came to the South Pacific and the Japanese threat was imminent.

We will then explore the CBD, stopping at key points of Brisbane war history, controversy and tension between the Australian and American allies, before proceeding to City Hall to discover its role in the wartime stationing of American forces.

Making our way down Queen Street, we will hear about chemical warfare and the vital role the famous Brisbane decoders played in the war effort, then onto General Macarthur's wartimes Headquarters before proceeding to the site of the infamous 'battle of the Allies' – World War II’s secret and devastating battle on home soil.

We will conclude at Anzac Square, a stunning greenspace that commemorates the many battles fought by Australian men and women.

Start Location: Skydeck, Level 24, Queen's Wharf (in front of the Cicada Blue Bar)