University of Queensland Hidden Treasures

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[{"address":"University Drive, Saint Lucia QLD, Australia","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-27.495862,"longitude":153.0132524},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":679,"height":452},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_0_0.png?alt=media&token=0620b824-9237-4465-bac6-7f226a98fb0f"},{"type":"text","content":"Start your tour at the front of the imposing Forgan Smith building. But before you enter turn and face away from the building, close your eyes and try to imagine this location before the arrival of your European settlers. The Turrbal and Jagera people lived, and educated, their young ones in the very area that you're standing in right now. This land is always been a place of learning. Now turn and face the imposing Forgan Smith building. Containing the beautiful law library and lecture theatres and academic offices, this building forms the largest side of what is known as the Great Court. Admire the inscriptions above the doors intended to strike both reverence and awe into those who enter. Enter through the front doors."},{"metadata":{"width":470,"height":640},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_0_2.png?alt=media&token=816b3296-2908-41cb-9f73-26916bce2c87"},{"type":"text","content":"Inside you'll see staircases and classrooms that haven't changed much in 100 years. Before entering the law library to admire a fabulous space dedicated to The Law (it is open to the public but remember students are studying here so be respectful) it's worth noting that for tens of thousands of years before these sandstone buildings were erected, First Nations Australians also taught thier Law in this area. When these buildings were built it was not generally accepted that indigenous Australians had a body of learning analogous to that of Europeans, however it's now known that as well as what we now think of as biology, geography, medicine and astronomy, knowledge of more esoteric matters such as psychology and religion were also taught in the surrounding area. The University has made recent huge steps in recognising this ancient learning and you'll see evidence of this in your travels."}]},{"address":"The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia QLD, Australia","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-27.4975028,"longitude":153.0136905},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":642,"height":478},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_1_0.png?alt=media&token=3f204ac9-8f19-49cf-b8dd-2ebf600af764"},{"type":"text","content":"The great court is the heart of the University of Queensland and much loved by its students and academics. During term time you will see students lounging on the lawn. It's the location of regular market days and occasional protests including the infamous loving held in the 1960s in protest of the Vietnam war. It even has its own great court race."},{"type":"text","content":"The buildings that form the court represent law, arts and sciences. Be sure to admire the sandstone carvings many of which represent previous students or academics and historical figures. UQ is one of the only universities in the world to have its own resident stonemason who continues the tradition. "},{"type":"text","content":"From the Great Court you can access treasures like the UQ antiquities museum (Michie Blg ), the famous Pitch Drop experiment (Parnell Blg) - the world's longest running scientific experiment and physic museum and the Fryer library. All are free and all are worth a visit for anyone with an enquiring mind."},{"metadata":{"width":739,"height":415},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_1_4.png?alt=media&token=62b656f2-08a5-47bc-8c78-68e8e5acc6d6"},{"metadata":{"width":312,"height":416},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_1_5.png?alt=media&token=66266894-f0eb-46a9-8850-049e9424ce33"}]},{"address":"Schonell Theatre, Saint Lucia QLD, Australia","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-27.4969492,"longitude":153.0159557},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":731,"height":415},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_2_0.png?alt=media&token=fb47bb85-7d77-4dda-9399-7c0a5601241e"},{"type":"text","content":"When you're ready to leave the great court head east stopping to grab yourself a coffee from Merlo. Head to what has become a vibrant eating area. If it's meal time, grab yourself a cheap student style meal. Admire the brutal architecture of the nearby Schonnell theater and imagine what the area was like in the 70s and 80s when student radical radio station ZZZ operated from nearby."},{"metadata":{"width":420,"height":257},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_2_2.png?alt=media&token=068ba8da-9161-4904-b8c7-ed28baca1ce0"}]},{"address":"Saint Lucy Caffe e Cucina, next to Tennis Courts, Blair Drive, Saint Lucia QLD, Australia","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-27.4944347,"longitude":153.0149983},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":640,"height":480},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_3_0.png?alt=media&token=39966b26-4e22-4c92-9120-b823479ec559"},{"type":"text","content":"Head north down Union road to the sporting district passing the UQ Sport Fitness Center, the University of Queensland Hockey Club and the UQ Sport Aquatic Center. The UQ Tennis Center is the largest tennis centre in Queensland and most UQ sporting facilities are open to members of public for a fee."},{"metadata":{"width":640,"height":472},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_3_2.png?alt=media&token=f4f2baab-2e8c-4b72-be56-99d2f41a835c"},{"type":"text","content":"If you didn't get something to eat earlier St Lucy's cafe is a fantastic choice. Enjoy the Mediterranean inspired meals. "},{"metadata":{"width":609,"height":499},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_3_4.png?alt=media&token=12b018c7-808e-42f2-bf03-93b4d5e1a524"}]},{"address":"Eleanor Schonell Bridge, Eleanor Schonell Bridge, Dutton Park QLD, Australia","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-27.4977408,"longitude":153.020992},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":639,"height":479},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_4_1.png?alt=media&token=191624a6-b812-48b2-a4b2-8e87ca408025"},{"type":"text","content":"From the cafe, continue east on Blair Drive and turn right on to William McGregor Drive. Walk with the river on your left, admiring the expensive houses on the other side of the river and the greenery and wildlife. Soon you will arrive at Eleanor Schonnell Bridge. Better known to locals as the Green Bridge. This 390 m bridge was opened in 2006 and is the first bridge in Australia exclusively designed for buses cyclists and pedestrians. Take a moment to consider that before European settlement, the First Nations people fished for eels and catfish in this river and harvested fruit and honey from the flowers of the plants which grow along it. It's humbling to remember that before, lecture theatres, desks and interactive whiteboards, even books, this was a place where knowledge was kept and passed on from elders and the knowledgeable, to those who would keep and build on that knowledge for the benefit of their society. "},{"metadata":{"width":250,"height":248},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_4_2.png?alt=media&token=55d3a4fb-916f-4ec5-b94f-873510606449"}]},{"address":"UQ Lakes station, Saint Lucia QLD, Australia","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-27.498076,"longitude":153.0181856},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":640,"height":480},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_5_0.png?alt=media&token=c532ba64-a647-4664-8b23-4cadbc6deef9"},{"type":"text","content":"From the bridge, head back into the University. Soon you'll arrive at the magnificent university lake. Home to an award-winning and engineeringly impressive fountain, it's a much loved area for the university's students. The ducks that live on the lake and the eels that live within it, are particular favourites of the students. If you're fortunate enough to be here in September or October, you will see the magnificent purple blooms of the Jacaranda trees. Be careful though, legend has it that if a Jacaranda blossom lands on your head you will fail your next exams! "},{"metadata":{"width":678,"height":452},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_5_2.png?alt=media&token=6d300138-859c-4159-8a0d-f85cf5718b97"}]},{"address":"College Road, Saint Lucia QLD, Australia","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-27.5007245,"longitude":153.0142256},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":628,"height":480},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_6_0.png?alt=media&token=d2661604-5bdf-415e-9363-43176320d933"},{"type":"text","content":"To the south of the lake is College Road, home to many of the University Halls of Residence. Building on the English tradition, these colleges are not part of the university, but are formally recognised as 'within' the University of Queensland. While not open to the public, you will see students moving in and out of the colleges. Some of the colleges continue traditions such as formal dinners where all students wear gowns and staff wear academic dress, and all of them boast vibrant artistic and sporting communities. "},{"metadata":{"width":350,"height":350},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_6_2.png?alt=media&token=609f8e1b-50fa-4430-9b36-b8cfa6114313"}]},{"address":"Wordsmiths Cafe, Staff House Road, Saint Lucia QLD, Australia","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-27.4980861,"longitude":153.0142492},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":678,"height":452},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_7_0.png?alt=media&token=ad69dba5-f0d9-42d8-998c-7b4a9f356bdc"},{"type":"text","content":"From College Road, head north up Staff House Road. The staff House itself (a member's only club for university staff) is long gone, but you will pass a mixture of buildings from the 70s and 80s (some of which bare an uncanny resemblance to prison buildings!) and more recent, more attractive, buildings, which house engineering, architecture and other built environment faculties. Wordsmith Cafe at the top of the road gives you a chance to pick up a quick snack or coffee, before returning to the Great Court. "},{"metadata":{"width":554,"height":547},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_7_2.png?alt=media&token=e866f9a9-bfd7-4eef-b92f-5e0fca1550b6"}]},{"address":"Chancellors Place, Saint Lucia QLD, Australia","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-27.4978581,"longitude":153.0110661},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":410,"height":257},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_8_0.png?alt=media&token=6e55e36a-20cf-4c6d-9324-e060270d7249"},{"type":"text","content":"From the great court exit west between the Mickie building and the Goddard building to reach Chancellor's Place. This not particularly attractive part of the university is its transport hub, and from here you can catch buses to most locations in Brisbane. If you're not quite ready to finish your university experience, catch the number 412 bus towards the city and get off at stop 14 Toowong. You are now faced with a choice that is troubled local university students for almost a century - do you grab a cold beer in the not particularly attractive, but much loved, student pub the RE or do you walk 5 minutes to the very attractive and historical Regatta Hotel? "},{"metadata":{"width":545,"height":367},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_8_2.png?alt=media&token=0de4d543-9883-448f-805e-6a01bafa7d26"},{"type":"text","content":"Can't decide? Check out the Secrets of Toowong's Historic Pubs Tour at the link below: "},{"type":"link","content":"https://app.freeguides.com/share/pZuv"},{"metadata":{"width":639,"height":480},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F0ZzeitfnUoGLxBuS8C5p%2Fstop_8_5.png?alt=media&token=5b2749e7-6dfc-4764-a265-5053da9464b6"}]}]