Mediterranean inspired experience

Eat. Play. Explore. Repeat.

Northshore Hamilton is one of Brisbane’s most vibrant riverfront destinations — a place where food, culture, recreation and events come together on the river’s edge.

From iconic dining and family-friendly attractions to riverside parks, markets and major events, Northshore is a place where there are things to see and do, all in one precinct.

There’s always something on at Northshore. Explore a constantly evolving calendar of:

  • Markets and pop-up events
  • Live music and performances
  • Exhibitions, activations and experiences
  • Family-friendly and school holiday activities
A special one-of-a-kind experience

Eat & Drink

Northshore Hamilton is a destination for dining — from casual bites to riverfront indulgence.

Highlights include:

  • Eat Street Northshore — Brisbane’s iconic food and entertainment venue
  • Portside Wharf — waterfront dining, boutique retail and cinemas
  • Cafés, bars and restaurants across Hamilton Harbour and surrounds
  • Food trucks, pop-ups and seasonal offerings

Come hungry and stay for the atmosphere.

Family friendly fun

Northshore Hamilton is designed for all ages.

With open green spaces, playgrounds, waterplay areas, events and walkable streets, it’s a favourite destination for families looking to spend time indoors and outdoors — whether it’s a relaxed afternoon in the park or a full day of food, fun and discovery.

Plan your visit

Explore events, dining, recreation and how to get here, all in one place.

Whether you’re visiting for an event, meeting friends for brekky, lunch, or dinner, enjoying the river or exploring the precinct for the first time, our What’s On section helps you make the most of your visit.

Download Northshore precinct map

Explore the businesses already operating at Northshore Hamiton

Brisbane Circus Centre is an iconic purpose-built circus training and presentation space.

Things to do

Beyond dining and events, Northshore offers year-round recreation and lifestyle experiences.

Enjoy:

  • Riverwalks and cycling paths along 2.5km of river frontage
  • Parklands, playgrounds and picnic spaces
  • Water-based recreation and river access
  • Cultural and creative installations
  • Community spaces including workshops, tool library and makerspaces
  • Proximity to Royal Queensland Golf Club and Northshore Tennis Park
  • It’s a place to move, relax, explore and connect — all in one riverside precinct.
Aerial of Northshore Hamilton
Entertainment
Add Eat Street to your MUST list of things to do when visiting Northshore Hamilton. Enjoy the best of local live entertainment Queensland has to offer while taking your pick of mouth-watering delights from vendors offering cuisines from around the world! Your taste buds will be tantalised while you take on this fun-filled adventure! Together...
221D MacArthur Ave, Hamilton QLD 4007 Learn more
Entertainment
Portside Wharf – Brisbane’s iconic waterfront retail and dining precinct in Hamilton is where convenience meets community. Blending dining, entertainment and convenience with a strong community spirit, the waterfront village delivers an elevated, everyday experience, complete with easy access and secure undercover parking. Now entering a new chapter under the ownership of Centennial, Portside Wharf...
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton QLD 4007 Plan your visit
Partnerships & Community
Northshore Hamilton is hammering away attracting more tenants to the precinct, with our newest arrival being the Brisbane Tool Library. Led by a dedicated team of volunteers, this library is all about sharing and sustainability and has taken up residence in the Dock C Workshops and Maker Spaces precinct. What is a tool library, you...
Shed W1 - Dock C Workshops, 221D MacArthur Ave, Hamilton QLD 4007 Learn more
Partnerships & Community
Nestled within the Workshops and Maker Spaces at Dock C, Northshore Hamilton, The Buttery Music School is a realm of music and creativity that’s anything but ordinary. What Sets the Buttery Apart: Diverse Music Lessons: Catering to individuals aged 5 to 999, The Buttery offers tailored lessons in drums, guitar, singing, piano, and bass guitar....
217 MacArthur Ave, Hamilton QLD 4007 Sign up!
Recreation
Tennis is all year round at Northshore Tennis Park! The Northshore Tennis Centre is a 6 court facility with keypad gate access entry that caters for players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you just want to hire a court for a friendly match or you’re looking for coaching programs or social tennis sessions,...
Northshore Tennis Park, 257A MacArthur Ave, Hamilton QLD 4007 Learn more
Entertainment
Brisbane Circus Centre is an iconic purpose-built circus training and presentation space, located in the heart of Northshore Hamilton, and home to Flipside Circus. Flipside Circus is Queensland’s largest youth arts an award-winning company, committed to training, performance and advancing Brisbane’s world-leading circus sector. Offering four key programs including Training, Artistic, Community and Social Circus...
221 MacArthur Ave, Hamilton QLD 4007 Learn more
Partnerships & Community
Superordinary is a multi-arts space that seeks to redefine Brisbane’s arts and cultural landscape. The venue provides a versatile canvas for artists to create, showcase and collaborate. Presenting a colourful and eclectic events calendar, Superordinary is heating up for a busy 2024. To check out all the exciting things Superordinary are doing and all the...
175 MacArthur Ave, Hamilton QLD 4007 Learn more
Things to do

Bluey’s World Brisbane

7 November 2024 to 3 February 2028
Step into Bluey’s World and join Bluey and Bingo on a fun-filled adventure to find Bingo’s favourite toy – Floppy! Oh goodness gravy, this sounds like a treasure hunt. Led by your trusty Gnome guide, venture through the Heeler home searching for Floppy. Explore the living room, girls’ bedroom, playroom, backyard, and more. Play your...
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Getting here

Northshore Hamilton is one of Brisbane’s most accessible precincts – whether you’re coming from the CBD, the suburbs or further afield.

Sitting just minutes from the Gateway and Brisbane Airport, the precinct draws visitors from across South East Queensland with ease.

 

Getting here is simple:

  • Car via Kingsford Smith Drive and Gateway Motorway
  • Ferry with terminals connecting to the Brisbane River CityCat network
  • Bus services linking to the CBD and inner suburbs
  • Cycling & walking via dedicated riverwalks and shared pathways

Plenty of parking is available across the precinct, with clear wayfinding to major destinations.