when: 23 April 2024 | venue: Museum of Brisbane | cost: $30 - 35 + booking fee | address: Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City | tickets: https://www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/whats-on/history-on-the-hill-walking-tour/
published: 17 Apr 2024, 5 min read
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Stretch your legs and imaginations as we trek through the history books with our walking tour, History on the Hill.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of one of Brisbane's most iconic suburbs, History on the Hill is an interactive walking tour that lifts the lid on the hidden histories of Spring Hill. Climb to the top of Jacob's Ladder and uncover the grisly story behind the famous Windmill, re-trace the footsteps on the Springbok riots of the 1970s, and unlock the stories behind the charming facades of the city's historical homesteads.
A must-do tour for lovers of contemporary and convict history alike, peel back the layers on one of Brisbane's most beloved hives of history, creativity and culture.
Location: Tour begins in the King George Square Foyer, City Hall.
- Duration of tour: 150mins
- Distance: 4km
- Capacity: Maximum 12 visitors
- Difficulty: This tour is suitable for moderate fitness levels and abilities. Please note this tour will include uneven terrain, staircases and moderate uphill walking.
Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information visit Museum of Brisbane.
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Stretch your legs and imaginations as we trek through the history books with our walking tour, History on the Hill.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of one of Brisbane's most iconic suburbs, History on the Hill is an interactive walking tour that lifts the lid on the hidden histories of Spring Hill. Climb to the top of Jacob's Ladder and uncover the grisly story behind the famous Windmill, re-trace the footsteps on the Springbok riots of the 1970s, and unlock the stories behind the charming facades of the city's historical homesteads.
A must-do tour for lovers of contemporary and convict history alike, peel back the layers on one of Brisbane's most beloved hives of history, creativity and culture.
Location: Tour begins in the King George Square Foyer, City Hall.
- Duration of tour: 150mins
- Distance: 4km
- Capacity: Maximum 12 visitors
- Difficulty: This tour is suitable for moderate fitness levels and abilities. Please note this tour will include uneven terrain, staircases and moderate uphill walking.
Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information visit Museum of Brisbane.
Go see History on the Hill 2024.

History on the Hill 2024 is on 23 April 2024. The opening hours are: 9:30am to 12:00pm. Conveniently located in Brisbane City.
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