Woolloongabba

Description
Looming large on the south side of inner city Brisbane, the Brisbane Cricket Ground, affectionately known as "The Gabba" dominates the Woolloongabba landscape. Built in 1896 and currently home of the Brisbane Lions AFL team The Gabba puts the suburb of Woolloongabba on the national sporting map. One of Brisbane’s oldest suburbs, Woolloongabba’s streets are lined with old and heritage listed buildings. The grand old Princess Theatre in Annerley Road was built in 1888 and still hosts live theatre performances to this day. Historic Logan Road and Stanley Street have many interesting antique and curiosity shops along with second-hand furniture stores and several popular restaurants and cafes. Woolloongabba’s early working class history is evident in a number of beautifully restored pubs in the area dating back to the mid 1800s. Many original 'Queenslanders' also remain along with quaint workers cottages on narrow streets. Woolloongabba is just around the corner from South Bank, one of Brisbane’s most popular precincts. Accommodation options in Woolloongabba include hotels, motels, studio apartments, and self-contained units.