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Anyone visiting Cathedral Place on public transport will be pleasantly surprised as you will be literally dropped off out the front of the building.

Bus – The closest point to travel to and from Cathedral Place

When travelling to Cathedral Place by bus from the Northern or Eastern suburbs you will mostly travel along Ann Street. There are bus stops on the Ann Street side of Cathedral Place labelled “All Hollows” by Translink. All Hollows is a Catholic girls school across the road from Cathedral Place. That section of road is very distinctive because of the high stone walls.

When travelling by bus from the Southern or Western suburbs you will most likely go through the city down along Adelaide Street then onto Wickham Street. In this case, you will jump off on the Wickham side of Cathedral Place where the Cathedral Village shops are located.

Train – Still not that far away! 5 minutes walk

When travelling to Cathedral Place by train you will need to get off at the Fortitude Valley Train Station. From there walk out to the main exit on Brunswick Street. Turn left to walk towards the McWhirters building and Brunswick Street Mall. Cross over to the other side of the street. This is Wickham Street and the end of the Brunswick Street Mall.

Now head right walking along the Wickham Street footpath. You’ll go past Chinatown on the left. Then you will come to a major busy intersection which is the corner of Wickham and Gipps Street. On the other side of the street, you will clearly see CATHEDRAL VILLAGE. Now all you need to do is cross over and head along Wickham Street a little further and turn left at the next street called Gotha St. You will see the main entrance to Cathedral Place.

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Make use of the Translink Journey Planner feature

For more information on bus numbers and times see the Translink website. Use the Journey Planner feature to plan your trip. You can type “Cathedral Place” and the system will recognise the location as Gotha Street. Just select that as the end location if travelling to Cathedral Place. Start location if travelling away from Cathedral Place.

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Like to travel by Ferry? It’s an option if you don’t mind walking!

Currently the closest ferry terminal is Riverside which is about a 20 minute walk away.

When departing the ferry walk along the Riverside boardwalk towards Howard Smith Wharves. About 100 metres down you can turn left behind the Marriot Hotel towards the Soleil Meriton building. Turn left at the t-junction onto Boundary Street which will take you up to Ann Street. Turn right there and you will see Centenary Place park over the road. Cathedral Place is a little further along Ann Street on the left.

NEWS: As of the end of 2021 there will be a new ferry terminal at Howard Smith Wharves which is much closer to Cathedral Place. This is located under Story Bridge on the northern side of the Brisbane River. The walk from there is only about 10 minutes assisted by lift access up onto Bowen Terrace.

Accessing Cathedral Place From The Main Entrance

If you are visiting someone at Cathedral Place probably the easiest thing to do is call whoever you are visiting and get them to come down to the front of the foyer area.

Note, you cannot enter the Cathedral Place foyer (or any area) without a security fob/swipe.

The other option is to use the intercom system if you know the apartment number of whoever you are visiting. This is located to the left of the sliding doors outside the main foyer.

I’ve always been someone that’s lived in a suburban setting, however, about 10 years ago I found myself purchasing an apartment in Brisbane, Australia’s third-largest city. I can hear the critics now, you’d have to be crazy to live in the city right? To be honest, I don’t regret it because I think up until then I was living with blinkers on.

Like everything in life, there is a number of things that you need to weigh up. This especially applies to where you decide to live as it has a strong impact on your wellbeing.

It seems within Australian culture, living in the suburbs is the only option worth contemplating. Now I tend to think it’s more about your personality, the things you are interested in and what your core needs are.

I think for some people that may not have family obligations or no longer require a large home, the city could be an exciting change. I guess it’s just about allowing yourself to see city living as an option. Whether that’s a good thing or not requires some contemplation about what you personally require.

Some of the Benefits

Easy Access to the Best Restaurants, Entertainment and Culture

Without a doubt, one of the greatest things about living in the city is having ready access to a variety of restaurants, entertainment and general cultural events. Most areas in the suburbs can’t compete with the city’s diversity in this respect.

There’s a type of immediacy that is hard to describe when living amongst it all in the city. For example, you might be watching the TV and there’s an event in town, South Bank, or wherever. Just knowing you can just walk over there and have a look or take part is a great thing. Most things that happen in Brisbane seem to be on your doorstep. There’s a little buzz that goes with that.

Low Maintenance Responsibilities With Apartment Living

One nice little perk about living in an apartment is that there’s less housework to be done. This is especially true for the exterior as most apartment buildings have gardeners and caretakers tending to whatever needs to be done. But also the interior there can be some time savings as usually, you will be occupying a smaller space.

If you are someone that travels a lot or just likes to pick up and leave at a moments notice, apartment living can be great. The ideal lockup and leave situation knowing that everything is going to be looked after until you return.

Brisbane Weather and a Range of Outdoor Activities

One of the big topics that people living in the southern states get a little jealous about is Brisbane’s weather. While a little too warm in the summer sometimes it’s generally pretty good all year round. As a result, you can enjoy the outdoors for more days of the year.

Popular activities include walking, cycling, scooter riding, kayaking, rock climbing, boating, the list goes on really! Brisbane is a small enough city where the number of people isn’t overwhelming. There’s generally enough room to do what you want to do. Even pretty quiet in some places. But naturally, if you want to get amongst the action, you can.

Access to Transport – Is there really the need to drive?

All the major transport networks use Brisbane as the central hub. Whether that is the airport, trains, buses, taxis or ferries you couldn’t be better serviced than when you live in the city.

If you are someone that doesn’t use a vehicle that often, living in the city does make you question if you actually need a car. Which is another Australian cultural norm unlike many other places in the world. If there isn’t really the need, ditching the car can be a huge cost saving.

Apartment Complex Amenities

Another bonus about being in an apartment complex is the shared amenities that the residents can make use of. This includes pools, saunas, gyms or whatever facilities the apartment may provide.

Living in a house or similar property these types of facilities may be not warranted because of the maintenance involved or simply too costly. Being in an apartment complex gives you access to these luxuries without the headache and expense.

Some of the Disadvantages

Limited Space So You Need To Get Creative

There’s no doubt city living forces you to rethink your need for space. This may be a downsizing revolution for some people and for others that like the wide-open spaces, a claustrophobic nightmare! So really it comes down to what your needs and circumstances are.

I think for some people having limited responsibility and space could actually be a good thing. Although yes, there’s nothing like being able to spread out a little. City apartment living can force you to be more creative about how you store things and challenge you to question if you need to own so much stuff.

Privacy and Noise Concerns

Oh yes, this one can be tough and definitely encourages you to draw on some of those qualities like tolerance and patience. No matter where you are in the city, matters of privacy and noise rear their ugly head.

If your not adaptable when it comes to privacy and noise, I would honestly think seriously about your need to be in the city. For me personally, while having to deal with noise from other apartments when it arises either by calling security or tolerating, the advantages as listed above win out. But that’s me, you may be different.

Alterations to Your Property Are More Restricted

Generally, a house in the suburbs gives you a lot of freedom to make alterations even if your local council is pretty strict. With being an owner-occupier in a city apartment the options are limited about what you can do to alter the exterior.

This is due to the body corporate regulations that govern what you can and can’t do to the property. This is mainly to the exterior of the apartment but this can apply to the interior if the alterations are structural or don’t comply with body corporate rules.

Still Unsure An Apartment is For You?

If you are looking to buy an apartment in Brisbane city and have doubts if it’s the right thing to do maybe consider renting for six months to get a taste of the lifestyle? It is a big step to take and possibly giving yourself that time to get a feel for city living might give you some more certainty about the whole venture.

I can only really talk from my personal experience. The apartment living in the city has been a great experience for me. While nothing in life is absolutely perfect, allowing myself to think outside the box has put me in a better place than where I once was.

Despite the shady reputation Fortitude Valley has had in the past it is transforming into a very livable suburb in Brisbane. If your only experience of “The Valley” is in the wee hours of the morning around the Brunswick Street Mall, you may not be aware there is a different side to this well-known suburb.

Inner-City Suburb Spanning a Large Area

For the large number of Fortitude Valley residents that aren’t generally out late at night or hanging around the pubs and clubs life is pretty normal and a totally safe place to live. However, common sense does dictate if you are out on the town in the entertainment precinct with people drinking there is more likelihood of irrational behaviour.

Fortitude Valley Queensland covers quite a large area with a number of distinct precincts that vary in style and atmosphere.

• As mentioned above, the Valley Heart precinct is mainly where all the action takes place. It is a hive of activity at night time being a specially zoned entertainment area. This includes Brunswick Street Mall, China Town and is serviced by the Fortitude Valley Train Station.
• The James Street precinct in contrast to the Valley Heart is generally known for its upmarket boutique shops and fancy restaurants. There are more residential buildings around the area and borders on the expensive suburb of New Farm.
• The Gotha Street precinct borders on the Brisbane central business district commencing at Centenary Place, which is a triangular-shaped park that has Boundary Rd at its top and flanked by Ann and Wickham streets. Cathedral Place is just over the road situated in between the Brisbane CBD and the Valley Heart.
• The Water Street precinct is different yet again. Located near the Brisbane Showgrounds and King Street. The area has a relatively new feel being developed in recent years.

If you are researching Fortitude Valley it is worth taking some time to walk around some of the other precincts mentioned above away from the Valley Heart to get a better feel for the suburb.

Fortitude Valley By Day

In contrast to weekend nights, even the Valley Heart is visibly different in the daytime. Weekdays see the hustle and bustle of business workers who are generally employed in administrative type jobs, similar to neighbouring Brisbane city. The thought of whether you are safe or not is generally not top of mind! To generalise, I guess the Valley by day could be seen as a chilled out CBD.

Close to Central Brisbane “The Valley” Has Plenty to Offer

Here is a summary of Fortitude Valley apartments that are worth mentioning. If you have an eye for real estate and you are researching the local market, possibly some of these apartment buildings may be of interest.

I personally live in Cathedral Place and like it for the location and lifestyle. It’s on the Brisbane city end of Fortitude Valley so it’s closer to the Queen Street Mall. It’s also a little removed from the Valley Heart so there’s not so much activity at night. Apartments like the McWhirters building are just a bit too in the think of it for me!

Contents

• FV Peppers Residences – The Flatiron
• M&A Apartments
• Oxford Towers
• McWhirters Apartments
• Atrio Apartments
• The Coterie Apartments
• Baxter St Apartments
• The Terrace on Gregory
• The Miro Apartments
• Central Brunswick Apartment Hotel
• Utopia Space Apartments
• Bell’s Square Apartment Complex
• Brooklyn on Brookes Apartments
• Broadway on Ann

FV Peppers Residences – The Flatiron

FV Peppers Fortitude Valley, a striking flatiron style building over the road from the Fortitude Valley Train Station.

Discover the Valley. FV Peppers Residences is only 400 metres to the Brisbane CBD, 1km to the river’s edge, walking and bike paths, 150 metres to the closest supermarket and only 130 metres from Fortitude Valley train station. Also discover Chinatown, James Street, James Street Market and Brunswick Street Mall. FV by Peppers is in walking distance to several popular bars and restaurants, some of which include; Emporium, Elixir Bar, Cru Bar, Kennigo Social House.

Source: FV Peppers Residences website https://www.fvpeppersresidences.com/

M&A Apartments

M&A Apartments is named after its location on the corner of McLachlan and Ann Streets Fortitude Valley.

Centrally located in Fortitude Valley, M&A Apartments is only a short walk to the flourishing James Street Precinct, boasting numerous cafes, restaurants, and boutique shopping. M&A Apartments offer a modern, stylish location, with friendly staff and exemplary service.

Source: M&A Apartments website https://m-aapartments.com.au/

Oxford Towers

The second tower at Central Village – this stunning 18 level tower combines Soho living and affordability. Oxford Towers encompasses 160 units made up of two-level Soho apartments, 45 two-bedroom apartments, 112 1-bedroom apartments and 1 studio as well as 43 square metres of ground-level retail. National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) apartments available.

Source: Oxford Towers website https://www.invech.com.au/complex/oxford-towers-central-village/

McWhirters Apartments

Atrio Apartments

Enjoy the luxurious comfort of our Fortitude Valley Accommodation and have a memorable holiday. Our accommodation provides all the comforts of home and an unbeatable location. Bring your loved ones and take a much-needed break.

Source: Atrio Apartments website https://atrioapartments.com.au/

The Coterie Apartments

The Coterie connects local history and the surrounding city. The flowing, monochromatic motif that brings the two towers together links them to The Valley’s streetscape and Brisbane’s skyscrapers. The red brick and glass façade nods to The Valley’s past and the site’s origins as a bakery.

Source: The Coterie Apartments website: https://thecoterieapartments.com.au/

Baxter St Apartments

Baxter St Apartments, the latest boutique residential project from Forrester Properties, is the signature address to connect with Brisbane’s most engaging inner-city location, Fortitude Valley. Prominently positioned on the corner of St Paul’s Terrace, Baxter Street and Hadlow Lane, this 10-level architecturally designed mixed-use development takes full advantage of the unique three-street frontage and emerging neighbourhood laneway culture to deliver the ultimate urban lifestyle. All the character and connectivity of contemporary Fortitude Valley is right on the doorstep of these 56 sophisticated residences, backed by stunning new standards in modern building services and its own vibrant ground-floor retail businesses.

Source: Baxter St Apartments website: https://baxterstapartments.com.au/

The Terrace on Gregory

Terrace on Gregory Apartments is superbly located on the doorstep of Brisbane’s entertainment district. We are situated beside the Brisbane (RNA) Showgrounds on historic Gregory Terrace, just across the road from the new Royal International Convention Centre and within easy walking distance to the Royal Brisbane Hospital (500m).

Source: The Terrace on Greogory website: https://www.terraceongregory.com.au/

The Miro Apartments

The Miro Apartments is located in Fortitude Valley near the James Street precinct, being the cultural heart of Brisbane and Queensland’s premier niche art district. Fortitude Valley is teeming with vibrant restaurants, cafes and bars, chic clothing outlets, and a multitude of entertainment options. Fortitude Valley’s trendy art galleries, live arts scene, theatre, and music, provide a cultural haven for holidaying guests. Just moments from the Fortitude Valley Mall and the glamorous James Street precinct, The Miro Apartments offers major public transport stops just a short step away.

Source: The Miro Apartments website: https://themiro.com.au/

Central Brunswick Apartment Hotel

Located within walking distance of fabulous shopping, sophisticated restaurants, the iconic Story Bridge, award-winning coffee roaster cafes and, of course, the vibrant nightlife of Fortitude Valley. Central Brunswick Apartment Hotel boasts a convenient location for you to experience the best Brisbane has to offer.

Source: Central Brunswick Apartment Hotel website: https://centralbrunswickhotel.com.au/

Utopia Space Apartments

Bell’s Square Apartment Complex

Bell’s Square is a residential complex on the edge of the city and within walking distance to entertainment and cultural hubs, restaurants, schools, hospitals, Valley Station and Mall and even the City. Buses, trains, the Airport Tunnel, Clem7 and the Inner City Bypass are all very accessible from the complex. The Brisbane Showgrounds, home of the “Ekka”, King Street and the Royal International Convention Centre are only a couple of minutes’ walk away.

Source: Bell’s Square Apartment Complex https://www.bellssquare.com.au/

Brooklyn on Brookes Apartments

Luxury Fortitude Valley apartments adjoining Emporium. As one of inner Brisbane’s most central locations, Brooklyn on Brookes, Fortitude Valley, sets a new standard for contemporary urban living. Unparalleled Facilities. Live amongst a sub-tropical boulevard and lush gardens
Brooklyn on Brookes’ subtropical boulevard and lush gardens are designed to add green space to the beauty of the Valley neighbourhood. The building will also incorporate best-practice environmental innovations, including energy management and rainwater harvesting.

Source: Brooklyn on Brookes Apartments https://brooklynbrisbane.com.au/

Broadway on Ann

The 247 one and two-bedroom apartments, along with underground parking and 821 sqm of upmarket retail, shape this 15-level luxury tower. Its modernistic design by internationally renowned architects wood bagot pays homage to New York’s famous Broadway theatre district and to one of Brisbane most famous streets. It will become a striking and welcoming entrance to Fortitude Valley from Newstead, Hamilton and the Gold Coast.

Source: Broadway on Ann https://onsiteproperty.com.au/properties/broadway-on-ann-fortitude-valley/

Resort-style apartments close to the centre of Brisbane

There has been a lot of negative talk about purchasing apartments in inner-city Brisbane. I present to you some alternate arguments for consideration. Cathedral Place apartments border Brisbane City in Fortitude Valley and could be an investment property in Brisbane that could prove worthwhile including into your property research.

Travel and immigration will return to Brisbane putting demand on the inner-city apartment market

While the real estate market has seen a boom in many regional and outer lying city areas due to the pandemic, there will also be a recovery of immigration, international students and overseas travellers in the not too distant future. This will, in turn, eventually put pressure on inner-city apartments once again.

It’s understandable that there was an exodus from inner-city apartments with a number of contributing factors like business lockdowns, employees working from home and restrictions preventing people from entering the country. However, as bad as things appear, it’s not something that will last forever. The wheels are slowly starting to turn and this could be an opportune time to buy. Employers are gradually now requesting employees come back into the office, more people taking public transport, travel to the sunshine state is starting to be enjoyed by all. Really, the last step of international travel and immigration, one would logically conclude, would not be too far of in the future.

With inner-city accommodation quite tied to international travel, international students and the like, it’s inevitable that demand for inner-city living will see an uptick. Possibly even low vacancy rates as planning and development generally lags. Shown below freely available research data. With SQM data we can see vacancy rates halving since the height of the pandemic which is headed in the right direction.

Cathedral Place Characteristics

High point of Fortitude Valley not prone to flooding

When looking at investing in Brisbane the likelihood of flooding is one thing that comes to mind. After the 2011 floods it’s made a lot of investors a little wary of what could potentially happen to their investment property.

Cathedral Place is located on one of the highest points in Fortitude Valley and not prone to flooding like some other areas like the upmarket James St precinct futher down Ann Street.

This is a topographic map showing the Brisbane land elevation, see https://en-au.topographic-map.com/maps/jano/Brisbane/
Also, have a look at the Brisbane Flood Awareness Maps provided by the Brisbane City Council to see what areas and streets are likely to flood if there was a reoccurrence of a devastating event like the 2011 Queensland floods.

Excellent public transport options

Situated between Ann and Wickham streets Cathedral Place has excellent public transport options. Frequent buses head into the city on the Ann Street side and likewise buses headed out of the city travel along Wickham Street.

Nearby is the Fortitude Valley Train Station that is about 500m away (5 minute walk). Brisbane airport can be accessed via the Fortitude Valley Train Station with an 18 minute journey time. See the Translink website for further information using the journey planner.

In late 2021, Fortitude Valley residents will also have a ferry terminal at the close by Howard Smith Wharves.

Onsite construction commenced in early March, and is anticipated to be completed in late 2021, weather and construction conditions permitting.

Source: Howard Smith Wharves ferry terminal article on the Brisbane City Council website

Walking distance to key Brisbane attractions

Mid-rise building covering full block

Most developments around the Brisbane CBD are high-rise constructions that build on a limited amount of land area. Cathedral Place is somewhat unique in that the complex is built on a site that was originally intended for a large Catholic Cathedral (see the History page for more info). The apartment buildings occupy the perimeter of a full block. The centre has a large resort-style pool and bbq area, see the Cathedral Place Facilities page to view a large picture of the internal pool area and see a list of available facilities to residents.

Neighbouring structures not towering over or inhibiting space

While much of the development in Fortitude Valley and neighbouring Bowen Hills/Newstead has seen high-rise construction concentrated into tight areas. This giving the feeling of being hemmed in a “concrete jungle”. Cathedral Place is located next to All Hollows private school on the Ann St side and across from Centenary Place park on the Gotha St side. There is much less of the feeling of buildings towering around you. Nor is this type of construction likely to occur in the future.

Research data available on Brisbane and Fortitude Valley

Below is a list of suggested research material that could possibly assist if you are looking at an investment property Brisbane.

SQM Data

Fortitude Valley shares the 4006 postcode with Newstead, Bowen Hills and Herston.

• Property Gross Rental Yield
• Asking Sale Price
• Asking Rents
• Vacancy Rates
• Stock on the Market

Realestate.com.au

See the realestate.com.au website’s Fortitude Valley profile page to gain information on the following:

• Median property prices on Units
• Property price trend prices on Units
• Location border map of Fortitude Valley (Cathedral Place close to the Brisbane city and Spring Hill borders)
• Supply and demand in Fortitude Valley
• Lifestyles and people of Fortitude Valley demographic data

Brisbane Development

Here are some research links on Brisbane’s development projects:

• BisbaneDevelopment.com – “Brisbane’s only dedicated development news and infrastructure website. We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from the property and construction industry.”
• The Urban Developer – “The Urban Developer is Australia’s largest, most engaged and fastest growing community of property and urban development professionals.”

Brisbane City Council

The Brisbane City Council website has lots of information and very useful when doing detailed investment research https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

Other Research

The Australian Government Centre for Population will provide data on population changes in Australia. Population changes in the capital cities, net overseas migration, natural increase and more. Also, see a statement released Population Statement December 2020 (PDF)

Below is a YouTube video on Australian Immigration produced by Australian Immigration News. While not directly related to Brisbane property investment it is worth keeping an eye on the growth of immigration that will have an impact on Australia’s city area growth.

LATEST AUSTRALIAN VISA & IMMIGRATION NEWS- JANUARY 2021

Where is Fortitude Valley?

Fortitude Valley (also known as The Valley) is a suburb in Queensland Australia. Its location is inner city and borders the Brisbane central business district.

What is the Fortitude Valley postcode?

The Fortitude Valley postcode is 4006. This postcode is shared with neighbouring suburbs Newstead, Bowen Hills and Herston. See official reference Australia Post 4006 Postcode.

How many people live in Fortitude Valley?

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016 Census, 6,978 people live in Fortitude Valley. 94% of private dwellings are apartments. For more statistical information about Fortitude Valley see the ABS 2016 Census Quickstats page.

Sites and sounds walking the streets of Fortitude Valley

This video, while not super exciting to watch, does give you a sense of what it’s like walking from Fortitude Valley to Brisbane city. It is taken during the daytime when there is standard business activity. However, the Valley does change substantially at night time, especially on weekends due to all the pubs, clubs and restaurants busiest trading hours. So there’s generally a hive of activity during these times.

Street walking, Fortitude Valley – Brisbane City, Australia Daytime

The walking journey starts at the Emporium located 1000 Ann Street, past Cathedral Place apartments and continues along Ann Street to Brisbane City Hall.

Time Markers for Walking Tour Video

Video Start – Emporium

The video commences at the Emporium, 1000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley. The Emporium has residential accommodation and is also a retail precinct with specialty stores, bars and restaurants.

Brookes Street (1 min 45 sec)

Turning right here at Brookes Street will take you up to the Fortitude Valley Police Station. A nice old heritage-listed building on the corner of Brookes Street and Wickhams Streets.

Church Street (2 min 43 sec)

Turning right here takes you past the Holy Trinity Church and PCYC Fortitude Valley.

East Street to James Street precinct (3 min 36 sec)

Turning left here at East Street takes you down the upmarket shops and restaurants of the James Street precinct. Then further on to the suburb of New Farm.

Constance Street (5 min 43 sec)

Now we are getting into the Fortitude Valley Entertainment Precinct. Special zoning from the Brisbane City Council that supports the local music industry and makes special allowances for amplified music. See more information on the Fortitude Valley Entertainment Precinct on the Brisbane City Council website. In the video, we can see the Osbourne Hotel. Turning right here will take you up to the Alfred & Constance restaurant, Jubilee Hotel and further on to the Brisbane Exhibition grounds with the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is held each year.

Ballow Street / Winn Lane (7 min 52 sec)

We’re now at Ballow Street but you can see up on the left Winn Lane

“Winn Lane is home to a vibrant, creative community of local and independent artisans, fashion designers, hairstylists, and foodies serving indulgent cafe treats and classic burgers. Whether it is vintage, cult or contemporary, there are many treasures to be found here.”

Referenced from the Winn Lane website. Read more about Winn Lane at http://www.winnlane.com.au/

The Zoo and The Beat Megaclub (8 mins 49 sec)

On the left is The Zoo, a live music venue that has a lot of well known acts playing there. Also The Beat Megaclub dance club.

Brunswick Street Mall, the Heart of Fortitude Valley

Brunswick Street / Brunswick Street Mall (11 min 19 sec)

We are now in the heart of Fortitude Valley at Brunswick Street. Directly in front on the video we can see the Royal George Hotel, also known as RG’s, somewhat of an institution in the Valley. To right is the Brunswick Street Mall (pity the video doesn’t show you this). The Brunswick Street Mall has lots of bars, restaurants and stores. Fortitude Valley Music Hall is also located here, a music venue with 3,000 people standing capacity or 1,100 people seating capacity. Read more about the Fortitude Valley Music Hall. A little further along is the Fortitude Valley Train Station, one of the best ways of accessing the Valley.

To the left on the video, you can take Brunswick Street all the way down to the end of New Farm which terminates at New Farm Park and Powerhouse building.

Chinatown Mall (12 min 30 sec)

Again, it is a pity the camera wasn’t pointed down the Chinatown Mall for a quick second or two. All the asian restaurants are located here as well as along Wickham Street. Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese. There’s also an asian supermarket on the Wickham Street side called Yuens.

Cathedral Place / Corner of Ann and Gipps Street (14 mins)

This is quite a busy intersection on the corner of Ann and Gipps Street. Turning left will take you up to (and across) the iconic Story Bridge. Also to the newly built Howard Smith Wharves, a great place to have a beer or a meal with an ideal view of the Brisbane River. More about Howard Smith Wharves.

Cathedral Place apartments can be seen to the right. A large apartment complex that takes up a whole block bordered by Gipps, Ann, Gotha and Wickham Street. Learn more about Cathedral Place.

Where Fortitude Valley ends and Brisbane City start

Boundary Street (18 min 30 sec)

We have now come to the end of Fortitude Valley which ends at Boundary Street. To the right is Centenary Place, which is a park area in front of Cathedral Place. Looking straight ahead we can see the Orient Hotel, an odd wedge-shaped building.

Proceed to Brisbane City

Adelaide Street – An unexciting stretch (20 min 50 sec)

A slight correction to the above map. The walking journey heads along Adelaide Street into the city rather than continuing along Ann Street. This is only the next street down closer to the Brisbane River. Adelaide Street is a little less interesting than Queen Street where you pass by the old Customs House building and the beginnings of Pier Street.

Edward Street – The commencement of the heart of Brisbane City (31 min 15 sec)

For the last eleven minutes the video journeys along a fairly unnotable section along Adelaide Street until arriving at Edward Street. Here really marks the start of the Brisbane City heart. To the right is Brisbane Central Station and to the left is the beginning of the Queen Street Mall.

Brisbane City Hall – The conclusion of the walk (34 min)

There are many different websites out there on the internet where you can book a short stay apartment in Cathedral Place such as Airbnb, booking.com, hotels.com, tripadvisor.com.au and more.

However, before investigating Cathedral Place reviews, do be aware that this establishment is not a hotel. There isn’t one sole company (or individual) that provides bookings for Cathedral Place apartments.

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QUICK FACTS:

• Long term owners and tenants make up the majority of occupants at Cathedral Place
• Only a small percentage of apartments are used for short stay accommodation

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There are some companies that manage a large number of apartments, but certainly not exclusively. Since each apartment is owned by different individuals. They often can offer their place directly on Airbnb or similar online booking services.

Before Booking, Read All Cathedral Place Reviews as There Are Several Providers

My advice if you are thinking of staying at Cathedral Place short term is to be practical and do your homework first. Some of the owners and management companies offering their place for short stay accommodation can get a bad reputation. The way they do business, unfortunately, makes things difficult for other owners who do the right thing and offer exceptional service to their guests.

A classic example of this is these Trip Advisor Cathedral Place reviews. The reviews seem to read as though there is one company that provides all the short-stay accommodation. This page of reviews has been named under an ambiguous title “Cathedral Place”. This is misleading as there are many and all with different reputations. If they do happen to mention who is providing the bad service, make a note of their company or contact name and don’t use them.

Like any good business, you need to earn your stripes.  So please do your homework when it comes to Cathedral Place short stay accommodation and look for good reviews. 

In my personal experience, owners who offer their apartments for short stay rental are usually best on Airbnb.

Apartment Reviews Can Contrast, See Some of These Good Reviews

So in contrast to the review I’ve linked to above, you can see a number of apartments with good reviews here on Airbnb.

If you don’t know much about Airbnb, just make sure you check the right search criteria. Note: If you are not looking at sharing your apartment stay make sure to select “Entire Place”. However check this post as a beginners guide to Airbnb, they have some interesting tips.

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Looking at renting a Cathedral Place apartment? See the Fortitude Valley Rentals – Cathedral Place Properties for Rent page.

Where to Park at Cathedral Place

There are two main sections to the Cathedral Place car park. 

1. Visitor’s Car Park – Pay per hour system.  First 20 minutes are free. Located to the left (first entrance). Delivery bay is here just before entering the visitor’s car park.
2. Residents Car Park – Allocated car spots where the residents live.  Located to the right (second entrance). Consists of two levels, basement one (B1) and basement two (B2).

The main entrance to Cathedral Place can be seen in the photo below.  You will be entering via Gotha St either off Wickham St or Parry Parade.

Keep your car cool. This car window sunshade adjusts to the size of your car window. Made from a breathable elastic mesh material.

Visitors Parking Area

You’ll need to use the Cathedral Place visitors parking area for the following reasons…

• You are visiting friends or relatives that live in the Cathedral Place apartment complex.
• Your apartment does not have an allocated car park number. This may apply to people who have booked a short stay apartment without a car space.
• You are doing some shopping or have an appointment at one of the retail shops at Cathedral Village specialty stores.
• You are visiting Cathedral Place to view rentals, short stay accommodation or apartments for sale.

Residents Parking Area

The resident Cathedral Place car park is, as it implies, for residents only.  So be careful when parking here. Make sure
a) you are authorised to park there and
b) you are parking in the correct allocated number.

Park in the wrong spot and your car will be towed away.

Cars are towed away that are illegally parked. If a resident is unable to park their car because someone is in the wrong car bay it will be reported to caretaking.

Deliveries

Deliveries to Cathedral Place are usually made using the delivery bay area just before entering the visitor’s car park to the left entrance. This area allows for larger high top trucks.  If unsure how, or if the delivery bay needs to be used for any extended period of time please contact Cathedral Place Caretaking for booking and further instruction.

What are the Car Park Height Restrictions?

2.1 metres for the residents and visitors car parking area. However, the delivery bay is much higher and supports high top trucks.

Where Not to Park

The visitors or residents car park are the only areas to park your vehicle.

Do not park in the following areas…

• In the driveway out the front of the main Gotha St foyer
• Near the bin pickup area driveway
• Any area that’s not allocated a car park. Please use common sense.

Blind Spot Mirror Eliminate blind spots, avoid any accident or collision during passing, changing lanes or reversing, increase driving safety.

Cathedral Place Parking For Apartment Owners

Parking in Brisbane can be a nightmare. With limited spaces and high costs, finding a spot for your car can be near impossible. That’s why many people opt for an apartment complex with parking spaces available.

When purchasing at Cathedral Place, most apartments come with an allocated parking spot. However, you do need to check before signing on the dotted line. Some smaller studio apartments may not have an assigned space. On the other hand, some of the larger units may have two allocated car bays.

Apartment car parking is a hotly debated topic in the apartment complex world. Apartment complexes have different parking rules, so it can be difficult to know what you are signing up for when it comes to parking.

Parking spaces are a rare commodity in densely populated urban areas. In these regions, finding a parking spot can be a daunting task.

With Cathedral Place located on the Brisbane City border, it makes sense to ensure that you arrange a car parking space for your unit. This can be a valuable asset to your property’s value going into the future.

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For further information on apartments for sale in Cathedral Place see the Cathedral Place Apartments For Sale page.

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