Brisbane, Australia

University of Queensland & Brisbane Corso

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Just down the river from the Brisbane CBD, the St. Lucia campus of the University of Queensland offers a scenic 5k run along the river and the lovely university grounds. The run can be extended by adding Dutton Park and a nice waterfront section along the Brisbane Corso

Shorter Loop: Start at the rowing sheds on Sir William Macgregor Drive.  Follow the route along the river then through the beautiful campus, which includes sandstone buildings and manicured gardens. This loop is 5.1 km.

Brisbane Corso Reserve Park. Weekendnotes.com

Longer Run.  From the University, cross the Eleanor Schonell Bridge (also known as Green bridge), which includes a covered path for pedestrians, into Dutton Park, and do a loop around its pleasant paths. Option to continue by running along the Brisbane Corso in Yeronga, a path through a series of parks featuring nice water views. It’s 2 km from Dutton Park to Esplanade Park and the turnaround. There are some nice additional paths in Leyshon, Fehlberg, and Hude Road Parks. This adds up to 7.5 km for the full out and back.

The University of Queensland St Lucia campus is also home to Parkrun, a free group 5k held every Saturday morning.

 

 

Essentials
  • University/River loop is 5.1 km (3.2 miles); Brisbane Corso & Parks adds up to 7.5 km out and back
  • University Loop: 36m (118 feet); Corso Route: 49m (162 feet)
  • University Loop: Sir William Macgregor Drive; Brisban Corso: Eleanor Schonell Bridge
  • University of Queensland Ferry Terminal or university bus link; Also a train goes to Dutton Park

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Essentials
  • University/River loop is 5.1 km (3.2 miles); Brisbane Corso & Parks adds up to 7.5 km out and back
  • University Loop: 36m (118 feet); Corso Route: 49m (162 feet)
  • University Loop: Sir William Macgregor Drive; Brisban Corso: Eleanor Schonell Bridge
  • University of Queensland Ferry Terminal or university bus link; Also a train goes to Dutton Park