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The Story Bridge is Brisbane’s answer to Sydney’s Harbour Bridge - it can be walked, cycled or driven across and is a popular route for runners.

Start at Central Station.

As you exit the station (via the main entrance) turn left onto Ann Street. Take the next right onto Creek Street, then the next left onto Adelaide Street.

Upon quick passing Adelaide Street seems dull, unexciting, with little to offer except mundane views of office buildings. Do not be so hasty to dismiss it - for those who are dedicated enough to seek it out, there is a heritage strip on the west end of the street (near South Bank) which features some one-off speciality shops.

Continue north-east on Adelaide Street for around 10-15 minutes. Turn right onto Ivory Street. Follow the road up and around (the Quay Terraces to your right). You can cross the bridge from either the east or west side - if one side is closed for maintenance (as it was when I tried to cross) there is an underpass taking you to the other side. It is free to cross and takes about 10 minutes to walk from one side to the other.

For those who like adventures, bridge climbs are available ($130) which last around 2-3 hours. The bridge is also illuminated at night.

To get back to the city from the opposite side, you will have to follow the walkway around Kangaroo Point and cross Goodwill Bridge.