Brisbane

Brisbane’s river bends put the skyline on a different side at every turn. South Bank suits a short run near the cultural precinct, New Farm Riverwalk gives you a longer waterside outing, and Roma Street Parkland adds gardens and slopes beside the station.

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South Bank · Clem Jones Promenade

South Brisbane & South Bank

3.0 km Out & back

Howard Smith Wharves · New Farm Riverwalk

Fortitude Valley & New Farm

5.8 km Out & back

Roma Street Parkland

Roma Street & Spring Hill

1.5 km Loop

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Where to run in Brisbane

South Bank · Clem Jones Promenade

A short waterfront run past South Bank’s gardens and swimming lagoon, with the business district directly across the river.

Approx. distance3.0 km

Underfoot

Paved promenade and shared paths

Start here

On the riverside promenade at the Cultural Forecourt, by the Brisbane sign.

Follow Clem Jones Promenade southeast past Streets Beach and the Goodwill Bridge approach to the public path beside the Queensland Maritime Museum, then return.

Getting there

Walk from South Brisbane station towards the river beside QPAC.

Before you go

The promenade is busy around the lagoon and restaurants. Slow down at crossings and run early to avoid the strongest heat.

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Howard Smith Wharves · New Farm Riverwalk

The raised Riverwalk takes you out over the water below New Farm’s houses. This is the longer choice, with broad river views rather than garden laps.

Approx. distance5.8 km

Underfoot

Paved river paths, boardwalk and street footpaths

Start here

At the public river path below Story Bridge at Howard Smith Wharves.

Follow the north-bank Riverwalk around the bend to Riverview Court, then use the public street footpaths to New Farm Park and retrace the saved path.

Getting there

Walk down from Fortitude Valley or approach along the river from the CBD.

Before you go

Keep to the pedestrian side where lanes are marked. Stay off the ferry pontoons; temporary river closures and maintenance signs take priority.

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Roma Street Parkland

A compact garden run with changing levels, lawns and planted paths, useful if your hotel is near Roma Street station.

Approx. distance1.5 km

Underfoot

Paved garden paths, ramps and some steps

Start here

At the park path above Roma Street station near Parkland Boulevard.

Use the garden paths around the lake and northern lawns, then return through the eastern paths.

Getting there

Follow the signed pedestrian access from Roma Street station into the parkland.

Before you go

The park is hilly and some paths have steps. Keep this an easy outing, follow current garden access signs and avoid event enclosures.

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More places to run

City Botanic Gardens

A central riverside option beside QUT, with shaded garden paths and public approaches from Goodwill Bridge.

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Kangaroo Point parks

Choose the lower riverside paths for flatter running; the cliff-top level adds city views and steep access between levels.

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Sources & route notes

Researched using the official visitor and park sources below; not checked on foot. Maps and GPX files use the same saved OpenStreetMap pedestrian paths. Distances are approximate. Check local notices for access, gate hours and diversions.

Researched October 17, 2026