Fort Lytton Brisbane

The fort is one of the most remarkable structures to be found in Brisbane. Fort Lytton though may not be a popular site bit is considered to be quite an important edifice in Brisbane. However the fort has now been declared as a National Park and is maintained by Queensland National Parks and Wildlife services.

History of Fort Lytton: The fort was built in the 1800's and was created in order to defend Brisbane against anticipated Russian threats. However the fort was also used during the World War2.The fort stands as an evidence of Brisbane's military strength. The work of the fort began in 1880 and was completed in 1881.However the fort was isolated after the world war. The fort was taken over by the Ampol Pvt Ltd. and used mostly used as a refinery. However the fort was later handed over to the people and given to its present caretakers.

Description of Fort Lytton : The fort has an area in the rear where 64 pdr gun positions with WW2 hood visible. The room below WW2 provided the engine. It is a typical nineteenth century garrison –a pentagonal shaped fortress behind grassy embankments. It is located ear the Brisbane River and was created in order to control river mines. Queensland relied heavily on Fort Lytton for a permanent defence position.

Things to see and do at Fort Lytton: The fort provides the tourists wonderful opportunities to explore the fortress surrounded by water moat. The tourists can also visit the museum which provides many details on the fort's history from 1879 to 1950s. The museum serves to be an important tourist destination and can be easily accessed by any transport. The tourists can take a guided tour around the fort and around the neighboring places. The tourists can take virtual tours and can surprise themselves by being asked to watch a film on a Sunday. However on other days the fort is isolated and desolate. Picnics can also be arranged as there are no nearby food joints. There is also a Fort Lytton National Park and tourists can also visit the place.

Particularities about Fort Lytton: Location- The fort is located near the Brisbane river in the Lytton Township. The Fort Lytton National Park is located at the corner of Lytton road and South Street, Lytton (QLD UBD Map 142, Q9).

Contact Details: Entry Information Open Timings :Open Sunday and public Holidays from 1000 to 1600(last tour is at 1400)

Children are welcome. Fort Lytton is located at a distance of 20 minutes from Brisbane city. Public transport is also available.

All those wishing to put up at hotels and motels can also do so at the near accommodations provided.

Thus come to Fort Lytton and find yourself swept back into the pages of history.