Fort Lytton National Park Brisbane

Fort Lytton National Park. Photo credit: Ellie Jamieson © Queensland Government

Things to do

    Camping and accommodation

    Camping

    To protect the cultural values of the site, camping is not permitted at Fort Lytton National Park.

    Other accommodation

    Brisbane offers a wide range of holiday accommodation. For more information see tourism information links.

    Guided tours and events

    The Go Back in Time program provides exciting and innovative ways to visit and experience some of the premier heritage sites in Moreton Bay. A wide range of activities and events are available, including annual festivals, cannon firings and guided tours of colonial prisons, forts and quarantine stations.

    The program has a strong educational focus, with many activities using theatre-in-education techniques designed to engage students' imagination. To ensure a high-quality program, all school activities and tours are accredited and developed in conjunction with Education Queensland.

    Exploring Fort Lytton

    The fort is open every Sunday and most public holidays. You can walk around Fort Lytton with a guided tour or at your own pace. Group tours can be arranged on weekdays. Admission fees are payable for weekday tours.

    Picnic and day-use areas

    A picnic area is provided by the banks of the Brisbane River. If you plan to have a barbecue, please bring a portable gas barbecue, as open fires are not permitted in the park.

    Other things to do

    Visit the museums to discover more of Fort Lytton's stories. Fort Lytton National Park includes Lytton Quarantine Station which is open for tours on selected Sundays. The Queensland Military Historical Society also opens its museum to the public on Sundays and Public Holidays.

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