Top 5 Brisbane Test Timings
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Cricket Australia announced on Sunday that Adelaide and Melbourne would enjoy long-term security under their current agreements, while Sydney retained both Boxing Day Tests as well as hosting New Year’s fixtures every summer – although Brisbane’s future remains in limbo.
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The Gabba
The Gabba Test Centre in Woolloongabba is one of Australia’s premier cricket venues. Since it opened for play in 1982, over 42 test matches have taken place here and many quicks and stroke-makers alike find its pitch both conducive to scoring quickly as well as providing bounce and carry for all.
Queensland officials have reduced crowd capacity for India’s final Test at Brisbane Stadium by half and made masks mandatory. India is expected to fly their touring party directly there, contrary to reports that unnamed sources in their camp want it moved back to Perth due to strict hotel quarantine restrictions.
However, Brisbane remains vulnerable to threats to its game’s future posed by Hobart’s new closed-roof stadium opening in 2029 – this would be devastating news for a city such as Brisbane where cricket is part of life and would relegate The Gabba from CA’s annual schedule – something Hobart fans should take note of as they prepare to visit Hobart next summer for its own new closed roof stadium opening!
Suncorp Stadium
Suncorp Stadium, Australia’s premier rectangular sporting venue and home to both the Brisbane Broncos and Queensland Reds, is also Australia’s premiere oval venue, hosting State of Origin matches, Rugby Union internationals and major concerts throughout its long history since it first opened as Lang Park back in 1920. A major redevelopment in 2003 transformed it into what it is today.
Suncorp Stadium features a Quiet Room on Level 3 to help patrons who require space to unwind during events. Tickets for Suncorp Stadium events can be purchased through Ticketek or on event day from ticket offices located within the stadium itself; unauthorised resellers such as Viagogo, Ticketmaster Resale or Queenoftickets should be avoided as much as possible.
The Stadium’s Transport Management Plan seeks to minimize crowd movement on surrounding businesses and roads by taking measures such as post-event closure of Caxton Street and part of Petrie Terrace for safe pedestrian passage between Northern Plaza and Milton Station, and additional bus services post game.
South Bank
South Bank is an exciting riverside neighborhood filled with culture, cuisine and unforgettable experiences. Experience world-class theatre performances, quirky eateries and an abundance of museums and galleries in this dynamic cultural hub.
South Bank was traditionally home to industrial plants and warehouses for centuries; however, bombing in World War II resulted in its transformation into an arts centre featuring eclectic restaurants and cafes after it had been rebuilt following bomb damage. Further boost was provided by the 1951 Festival of Britain which sought to boost British morale after World War II by showcasing advances in science, technology and industrial design – one enduring venue that now forms part of South Bank’s arts complex being Royal Festival Hall.
Today, South Bank is an exciting and bustling precinct brimming with world-famous attractions like the London Eye, SEA LIFE Aquarium and The London Dungeon. Additionally, it boasts lush parklands and manmade Streets Beach for city skyline views; as well as being an ideal place for shows, street artist workshops or immersive escape room adventures.
North Stradbroke Island
North Stradbroke Island, or more affectionately ‘Straddie’ to locals, is home to one of the world’s two largest sand islands and an unparalleled nature-lover’s paradise. Offering miles of pristine beaches, freshwater lakes and ocean waters teeming with marine life such as dolphins and manta rays – not far from Brisbane city itself!
Straddie offers everything from relaxing beach days and family holidays, to watersports activities and exploring national parks. Reaching Straddie is made easy through SeaLink passenger and vehicle ferry services operating year-round from Cleveland; journey times take only 25 minutes with frequent bus connections connecting with services on Straddie itself.
North Stradbroke Island is home to an abundance of native wildlife and is an important habitat for migrating wading birds, providing important shelter. Furthermore, this island serves as an invaluable center of indigenous culture and heritage and was designated a Ramsar wetland of international significance by Ramsar in 1998.
