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Dine, Play, Stay: Queen’s Wharf Reveals August Opening Day Attractions

Mark your calendars, Brisbane! The highly anticipated $3.6-billion Queen’s Wharf development is poised to transform the city’s CBD and nearby areas, such as Kangaroo Point when it officially opens on August 29.

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This ambitious project promises to redefine luxury, entertainment, and dining in Queensland’s capital. As the grand opening approaches, let’s take a closer look at the attractions and facilities set to welcome visitors on day one.

The Star Grand Brisbane

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At the heart of Queen’s Wharf stands The Star Grand Brisbane, a 5-star hotel boasting 340 opulent rooms with breathtaking views of the Brisbane River and South Bank. Guests can indulge in the hotel’s Leisure Deck, featuring three stunning swimming pools that offer a perfect blend of relaxation and panoramic vistas.

Fat Noodle

The brainchild of renowned chef Luke Nguyen, Fat Noodle will serve up-market Asian cuisine, including its legendary 20-hour Fat Pho Noodles.

Sokyo

This beloved Japanese restaurant from Sydney makes its Brisbane debut with a menu that promises to tantalise taste buds with adventurous sharing plates and an extensive sake list.

Sky Deck

The development’s crown jewel is undoubtedly the Sky Deck, a 250-metre rooftop runway of restaurants and bars floating 100 metres above the Brisbane River. This public viewing platform will offer unparalleled 360-degree views of the city, making it an instant must-visit attraction.

Cherry Cocktail Lounge Bar

Queen's Wharf — Photo credit: star.com.au

This vibrant and bold 360-degree bar will offer a cheeky mix of cool cocktails. Its decor will feature lavish elements like gold accents, rich red velvet, and sparkling chandeliers, yet maintain an inviting atmosphere. As part of The Star’s signature concept, also found in Gold Coast and Sydney locations, Cherry will offer an extensive cocktail selection.

Livewire

Livewire is a new live entertainment venue which aims to showcase Queensland’s homegrown talent while serving up signature cocktails like ‘The Rocktail’ in a vibrant atmosphere.

Neville Bonner Bridge

This striking architectural icon will serve as a pedestrian bridge linking South Bank to Queen’s Wharf, expecting to facilitate up to 10,000 crossings daily.

The Star Brisbane Casino

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While gaming will play a role in the development, with The Star Brisbane casino set to open its main gaming floor, it’s worth noting that the casino will occupy less than five percent of the overall project space.

Bicentennial Bikeway

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The upgraded Bicentennial Bikeway will offer cyclists and pedestrians a scenic route along the river, with plenty of spots to stop and enjoy the view or engage in activities at Waterline Park.

Event Centre

Featuring a 1,440-seat ballroom with pre-function bar and outdoor terrace, the event centre is set to become a premier destination for large-scale gatherings.

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Future Developments

As exciting as the August 29 opening will be, it’s just the beginning. Throughout September and October, additional venues will progressively open, including more Sky Deck restaurants and bars, The Landing riverfront public space, and The Terrace Dining on Level 4.

Looking ahead, future stages of the development promise even more luxury accommodations and high-end retail experiences, with the Dorsett and Rosewood hotel towers, Velo Café, and premium shopping outlets on the horizon.

As the countdown to August 29 begins, anticipation builds for what promises to be a transformative addition to Brisbane’s urban landscape.

Published 2-July-2024

Biggest Luxury Shopping Complex Coming to Queen’s Wharf

Queen’s Wharf is set to become the “envy of the nation” as Destination Brisbane Consortium has secured leading retailer DFS Group to open the luxury shopping complex, T Galleria, at the premier riverfront site.

DFS, a part of the Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) group, has one of the largest portfolios of internationally-known brands and stores. The group will occupy 6,000 square metres of the nearly 40,000 square metres of the lifestyle precinct.

The complex will be a three-level site, blending into the repurposed, heritage-listed Printery Building on George Street. Across the shopping destination will be 16 free-standing luxury brand stores.

“This is another milestone in the world-class development that will transform Brisbane’s CBD, boost tourism and create thousands more jobs when complete,” Deputy Premier and State Development Minister Steven Miles said.

“The development will feature 50 bars, cafes and restaurants, a casino, four world-class hotels, up to 2,000 residential apartments, the Sky Deck, moonlight cinema, the Neville Bonner Bridge and now around 6,000m2 of luxury retail floorspace.”

“Once Queens Wharf is up and running, it will provide jobs for more than 8,000 Queenslanders at one of Australia’s most sought-after destinations,” Treasurer and Minister for Investment Cameron Dick said.

“The construction workers on this massive project also deserve congratulations for their ability to keep the project going right through the impacts of COVID.”

T Galleria will be the largest complex for DFS compared to its sister stores in Cairns, Sydney and Auckland, New Zealand.

Star Entertainment Group CEO Matt Bekier of the Destination Brisbane Consortium said that the addition of DFS’s biggest site in Australia would establish Queen’s Wharf as a “globally competitive” and world-class destination, delivering the “wow factor” for local, interstate and international visitors.

Meanwhile, DFS Group Chairman and CEO Benjamin Vuchot said that they are delighted to be on board.

“We’re delighted to join Queen’s Wharf Brisbane’s multitude of attractions and look forward to welcoming our global traveling customers to this exciting city in the future.”

T Galleria is earmarked for a 2022 opening.

Queen’s Wharf Development On Time and Budget; Visitor Centre Reopens

The $3.6 billion development of Queen’s Wharf is still on time and on budget amidst the pandemic crisis, its developer recently unveiled in a report to investors. The planned world-class leisure, entertainment and tourism site at the Brisbane CBD also reopened its visitor centre to the public on 6 July 2020.

Managed by the Destination Brisbane Consortium (DBC) for the Queensland Government, Queen’s Wharf completed its $1.6 billion financing requirements by the end of June 2020.

“Being able to complete the project financing, particularly in such challenging market conditions, is a fantastic milestone for DBC,’ Nicholas Adkins of Allens, the international commercial law firm, said in a press release.

“We are delighted to have been involved on such a landmark project for the consortium partners and the city of Brisbane and we are very keen to see the consortium’s vision come to life over the next few years as construction is completed.”

Construction of the Queen’s Wharf project started in January 2017 and it’s expected to be completed by 2023. Aside from the resort, hotel and casino facilities, the site will also include residential towers and commercial outlets.

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Meanwhile, those keen to check out what will be in store at Queen’s Wharf may drop by the visitor centre on George and Alice Streets. The area has a one-stop interactive section that will take visitors to the development process of the precinct.

Children on a school holiday may also enjoy the Sky Deck’s glass floor area. By 13 July 2020, Pulse Café will start serving meals and drinks to make visits more pleasurable.