Fort Lytton National Park

Brisbane City, QLD

Historical

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Address: 160 South St, Lytton QLD 4178 _{How do we get there?} Number: 01733934647

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About this activity

History awaits at Fort Lytton National Park!

Kids, did you know that Fort Lytton is actually one of a serveral coastal fortifications that were built along Australia's coast during the 19^th century as a way to safeguard shipping lanes and ports from potential enemy raids? How fascinating is that!?

From 1881 right up until the 1930s, Fort Lytton became Brisbane's front line of defence, and is actually regarded as the birthplace of the state's military history.

In fact, you could find regular training camps in military warfare, which were a highlight of Queensland's political and social calendar!

Fort Lytton is a classic example of a coastal fortress and was once surrounded by a water-filled moat. It's heavy armaments were concealed behind grassy ramparts that were all connected by hidden underground passages.

After WWII, Fort Lytton had no longer proved useful, and fell into disrepair. That is until a petroleum refining company took over the site in 1963.

Then, Fort Lytton became Fort Lytton National Park in 1989, and today protects this important link with the region's military past.

A visit for Fort Lytton is a great way for kids to not only learn about history, but to see history, and live history!

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Directions

They are located at Lytton, in Brisbane, on the southern bank of the Brisbane River.

From central Brisbane: travel east along Lytton Road. Drive through the Hemmant Industrial area, then swing left to South Street and through the gate to Fort Lytton.

From Wynnum: drive west to the end of Tingal Road, left into Pritchard Street towards Brisbane and right into South Street to the park entrance.

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How much does it cost?

Adults

Free on Sundays. $7.10 weekdays for pre-arranged visit

Children

Free on Sundays. $3.90 weekdays for pre-arranged visit

Last Updates

2023

Fort Lytton National Park FAQ’s

Tea and coffee are available from the information centre.

Wear a hat and sunscreen while walking around the site.

Souvenirs are available at the visitor information centre

There are picnic tables so you can take your own food! Make sure you take plenty of water. However, if you plan to have a barbecue, bring a portable gas barbecue, as open fires are not permitted in the park.

There are wheelchair-accessible toilets. However, the grass pathways and fortifications at Fort Lytton are not easily accessible for wheelchairs or strollers.

Camping is not permitted