visitors
port tours
Port of Brisbane is proud to provide free of charge Port Tours for school, community & industry groups in addition to individuals who have a interest in learning more about one of Australia’s fastest growing container ports and the state’s largest multi cargo port.*
EXPLORER TOURS
On this fascinating one-hour bus tour for small groups or individuals, you’ll see the daily activities of the port and learn from our tour guide how an efficient and sustainable port operates, as well as how we protect the environmental values of the area.
The tours are on the second Tuesday of the month at 12.30pm, bookings are essential. (Duration 60 minutes).
SCHOOL, COMMUNITY & INDUSTRY TOURS
Tours begin at the Port Office with a visit to the Observation Deck on our rooftop level to enjoy the birds eye view of the Port and surrounding Moreton Bay Islands.
Re-board your bus and be joined by a PBPL guide who will take you on a tour to see the towering cranes loading and unloading ships, trucks and trains moving cargo across the port, as well as the many products that move in and out of this busy port every day.
School Tours: Monday morning, during school terms
Community Tours: Wednesday morning, Feb - Nov
Industry Tours: Please contact us
Duration: 90 minutes
Time: Please arrive at Port Office by 09:30am
No. of visitors: Max. one bus per session
Please note, morning tea & lunch packs can be purchased when booking the tour.
HOW TO BOOK
Please email to info@portbris.com.au; or call 07 3258 4888 for more information.
Bookings are essential, Port of Brisbane reserves the right to reschedule or cancel tours at short notice due to safety or other operational reason.
PORT CENTRAL CAFÉ
The café offers a range of light café meals and refreshments. Located on the ground floor of Port Central 1, adjacent to Port Office.
Open: 7:30am – 2:00 pm Monday – Friday excluding public holidays
CATERING AND CONFERENCE ROOM BOOKINGS
Please email to info@portbris.com.au; or call 07 3258 4888 for more information.
PHOTOGRAPHS AT THE PORT
The Port of Brisbane is a security regulated port and taking photographs in restricted port areas is not permitted. Restricted areas include waterside port operations like Patrick, DP World, AAT, Sunstate Cement, GrainCorp and QBH. If you would like to access these areas for photography or filming, you must approach the operator and seek their permission.
Photographing is only permitted in the following unrestricted areas:
- Visitors Centre observation deck (level 7, Port Office) and Cafe, Port Central Avenue
- Port of Brisbane Shorebird Roost, Lucinda Drive, Port of Brisbane
- Whyte Island Boat Ramp, Port of Brisbane