St John's Cathedral
A Gothic Revival Anglican cathedral that took more than a century to finish. Its stone vaulting and stained glass are finely crafted, and entry is free.
St John's Cathedral is the cathedral of the Anglican Church in Queensland. Construction began with the foundation stone in 1906, but work stopped and started again because of funding shortages and war. The cathedral was finally completed in 2009. It is often described as one of the last true stone Gothic cathedrals to be completed in the world. Built from local sandstone and tuff, its interior features stone-ribbed vaulting, fine stained-glass windows and more than a thousand hand-embroidered kneelers, and the atmosphere is solemn and quiet. It is free to visit during the day on weekdays, with volunteer guides on hand. Please keep quiet during services. Sunday choral services are held. Located on Ann Street, it is about a 5-minute walk from Central station. It can be combined with City Hall and Anzac Square as one stop on a city-centre walking route.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30–16:30 (visits restricted during services)
Nearby sights
- CityCat river ferry
- Story Bridge
- Howard Smith Wharves
- Queen Street Mall
- Brisbane City Hall & Museum of Brisbane
- Fortitude Valley
- City Botanic Gardens
- Roma Street Parkland