Brisbane at War Walking Tour
ID: GYG1134517-1741063
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Pays: Australie
Pays: Australie
Durée du projet: 02:00 horaires
Description
Discover Brisbane's incredible wartime history, tensions and triumphs, focusing particularly on WW2 when over a million American soldiers passed through or were stationed here under General Macarthur.
Begin your walking tour with incredible panoramic views from Skydeck, atop Queens Wharf, setting the scene for Brisbane through the World Wars and the country town that it still was in the 1940s, when war came to the South Pacific and tens of thousands of American forces were stationed here.
Explore the CBD along George Street, stopping at key points of Brisbane war history, controversy, and tension between Australian and American forces, then on to City Hall to discover its wartime role in the lives of the stationed Americans.
Make your way down Queen Street Mall and hear about chemical warfare and the vital role the famous Brisbane decoders played in the war effort. On past General Macarthur's wartime headquarters before proceeding to the site of the infamous Battle of Brisbane (World War II’s secret and devastating battle between Allies on home soil).
Conclude the walk at Anzac Square, a stunning CBD greenspace and gallery commemorating the many battles fought and relationships forged in service by Australian men and women.
Begin your walking tour with incredible panoramic views from Skydeck, atop Queens Wharf, setting the scene for Brisbane through the World Wars and the country town that it still was in the 1940s, when war came to the South Pacific and tens of thousands of American forces were stationed here.
Explore the CBD along George Street, stopping at key points of Brisbane war history, controversy, and tension between Australian and American forces, then on to City Hall to discover its wartime role in the lives of the stationed Americans.
Make your way down Queen Street Mall and hear about chemical warfare and the vital role the famous Brisbane decoders played in the war effort. On past General Macarthur's wartime headquarters before proceeding to the site of the infamous Battle of Brisbane (World War II’s secret and devastating battle between Allies on home soil).
Conclude the walk at Anzac Square, a stunning CBD greenspace and gallery commemorating the many battles fought and relationships forged in service by Australian men and women.
Faits saillants
- Step back in time to explore Brisbane's WWII history with an expert guide
- Learn about Brisbane's decisive role in the Pacific Theater of World War II
- Explore the lives of General Macarthur and the American forces stationed here
- Hear dramatic stories of goodwill, tension and battle between the WW2 Allies
- Uncover the legacy of the Australian 'digger' and their larrakin mentality
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
The tour involves walking through the city centre
Tour Grade: Easy
Tour Distance: 2.8 kilometres.
Skydeck, Level 24, Queen's Wharf (in front of the Cicada Blue Bar)
The tour involves walking through the city centre
Tour Grade: Easy
Tour Distance: 2.8 kilometres.
Skydeck, Level 24, Queen's Wharf (in front of the Cicada Blue Bar)
INCLUS
- Guided walking tour
- Local historical knowledge
- Expertly crafted narrative woven throughout walking tour
- Panoramic views from Skydeck, Queens Wharf
- Key historical sites such as ANZAC Square, the Printery, General Macarthur HQ, Battle of Brisbane site and more
- Small, intimate, group tours
NON INCLUS
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the starting point
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.