Brisbane’s tiny doors and where to find them

Did you know Brisbane has tiny fairy doors scattered throughout the city? We’ve compiled a list of what each tiny door looks like and how to find them. SEE THE FULL LIST

Brisbane's full of tiny doors.

How would you feel if we told you fairies are real … and the doors to their homes can be found in Brisbane City? If you’re ready to embark on a magical treasure hunt full of whimsy and wonder, we’ve compiled a list of Brisbane’s tiny door locations.

We caught up with Mace Robertson, 50, from Woolloongabba, the artist behind Brisbane’s adorable miniature doors.

Fairy door artist, Mace Robertson. Picture: Supplied

Mr Robertson said after seeing tiny doors becoming popular in other cities he wanted to bring the unique attraction to Brisbane.

“I have made outdoor sculptures out in nature my whole life, and making the doors seemed like a project I could throw myself into now that I lived in the inner-city region,” he said.

“I thought that seeking out the doors would be a nice activity that anyone could enjoy for free in Brisbane … something that would set itself apart from other cities.”

Fairy door artist, Mace Robertson. Picture: Supplied

With an initial goal to place the doors in “noticeable but not in the way” places, Mr Robertson said his first tiny door was placed in Burnett Lane.

“It was a good spot as it got a lot of foot traffic, and I thought nobody would mind it being out the back in an alleyway,” he said.

“Most are now placed with permission or commissioned to be built, so a nice blank spot somewhere is agreed upon.

Brisbane's tiny doors. Picture: Supplied

“I’ve had an overwhelmingly positive response to the doors. Kids find them fascinating, and I often find small items on the doorsteps. I once found a rain-soaked letter in the letterbox addressed to the fairies/occupants left by someone.”

Mr Robertson said he has more tiny doors in the works and continues to co-ordinate with Brisbane City Council to find the most suitable locations for his doors.

Where are Brisbane’s tiny doors located?

Bakery Lane, Fortitude Valley. Picture: Mace Robertson

15 Edward St near the Botanic Gardens. Picture: Mace Robertson

76 Fish Lane (rear of Five Sisters Cafe). Picture: Mace Robertson

24 Fish Lane (Opposite Saccharomyces Beer Cafe). Picture: Mace Robertson

3 Fish Lane, South Brisbane (opposite Julius Pizzaria). Picture: Mace Robertson

Location to be announced, South Brisbane. Picture: Mace Robertson

45a Burnett Lane near Albert St. Picture: Mace Robertson

Interior of Mews Restaurant, 5 Boundary St, Howard Smith Wharves. Picture: Mace Robertson

Bakery Lane, Fortitude Valley. Picture: Mace Robertson

Winn Lane, Fortitude Valley. Picture: Mace Robertson

To keep up-to-date with the tiny door project you can follow Mace Roberston on Instagram.