Fort Lytton National Park Brisbane

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Go Back in Time—events calendar

The Go Back in Time program offers exciting and innovative ways to visit and experience some of the premier heritage sites in Moreton Bay. For further information, please contact Fort Lytton National Park on (07) 3393 4647 or email fort.lytton@des.qld.gov.au

Events in Fort Lytton National Park
Event Activity description Times and datesDuration

Cost

(includes GST)

"Fort Lytton at Night"

A lost story from the Great War

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A unique promenade theatre performance, using sound and light, to bring the colonial fortifications to life.

Bookings essential,
call (07) 3393 4647

75 mins

  • Adult: $30
  • Concession: $25
  • Groups of 15+: $20
  • Not suitable for children under the age of 12.

Fort Lytton Lantern Tour

Experience a family-friendly guided tour of the fort by lantern light. Step back in time to the year Fort Lytton defended Brisbane from enemy attack.

Dates and times available upon request.

Bookings essential,
call (07) 3393 4647

75 mins

  • Adult $15
  • Child $10
  • Suitable for all ages.

Captain Harris reminisces

This is a “go back in time” experience, exploring the fortifications of historic Fort Lytton  whilst recalling the momentus events of WWI.

26 April 10.15am-11.45am

Bookings essential,

(07) 3393 4647

90 mins

Free. Suitable for families.

“Holding the Fort!”

Holiday Program

‘Holding the Fort!’ is a hands-on program run by professional actors, using drama to engage children in real learning and great fun.

29 June, 30 June, 1 July, 6 July, 7 July, 8 July, 21 Sept., 22 Sept., 23 Sept., 28 Sept., 29 Sept., 30 Sept.

2.5 hours

  • Children: $10.00
  • No charge for carers
  • Suitable for children aged 6–12
Sunday guided tours of fortifications, quarantine station and museums

Let our guides take you through the historic ruins of Fort Lytton. Hear the stories that make this place special.

Morning and afternoon tea available.

Sundays and most public holidays.

First tour at 10.30am and last tour at 1.45pm.

 90 mins Free
Weekday guided tours of fortifications, quarantine station and museums

Let our guides take you through the historic Fort Lytton. Hear the stories that make this place special.

Morning and afternoon tea available.

Weekdays open for groups by appointment only.

Contact Fort Lytton National Park on (07) 3393 4647 for further information.

 90 mins
  • Adult: $6.75
  • Child: $3.70
  • Concession: $3.70

Remembrance Sunday

 Join us to remember the Armistice Day that ended WWI with guided tours and more.

14 November 2021 Remembrance Day details to be confirmed

 N/A Free
Activities in St Helena Island National Park
Activity Activity description Times available Boat tripDurationCost
Commercial tours Commercial operators run day and night trips to St Helena Island. All guides are accredited by QPWS .

For information and bookings, call:

Brisbane Cruises—(07) 3630 2666 or 0407 500 843.

Cat o’ Nine Tails Cruises—1300 438 787.

 Yes N/A Price on application
Ranger-guided tours of St Helena Island Guided tour of the prison ruins, buildings, museum and cemeteries.

Saturdays and Sundays when Rangers are available (times are weather-dependent).

For further information call (07) 3393 4647.

 No* 90 mins
  • Adult: $8.20
  • Child: $3.70
  • Concession: $3.70
  • Family: $21.35

* Ranger guided tours of St Helena Island: visitors must provide own transport to the island.