I walked to Brisbane’s future Olympic venues, this is how long it took

From the RNA Showgrounds to Victoria Park, I took it upon myself to find out how long it takes to walk between our new Games venues. WATCH THE VIDEO

Now that Queensland’s venues have finally been locked in, there is no doubt that excitement is building for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.

Bound to draw hundreds of thousands to the CBD, I wondered just how long it would take for spectators to arrive at their desired sporting event if they decided to walk.

Chucking on my walking shoes, I embarked on a mission to figure out the logistics behind getting to and from Brisbane’s main events ahead of 2032.

I started my journey from Herston’s Exhibition Station, which would nab a huge facelift for the Olympics. The station would eventually link crowds to a Victoria Park stadium, and would most likely be the common starting point for spectators’ heading to events.

Brisbane RNA Showgrounds Olympic Main Arena upgrade and Athletes Village renders for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. Picture: QLD Government

It also sits four minutes away from the RNA Showgrounds, which would soon be home to a 20,000-seat arena.

With just a few little grassy hills to climb, I managed to walk to the Victoria Park function space in a comfortable time of 14 minutes – not bad.

It was just a fraction longer than the time it takes Sydney-goers to walk from Olympic Park train station to the Accor Stadium, formally known as Stadium Australia during the 2000 Olympics.

Not too far down the road was the Centenary Pool, soon to be completely transformed into a National Aquatics Centre. So that was my next destination.

A good 17-minute walk across to Spring Hill found me in front of the venue, again I wouldn’t say that was a tough walk at all. And with a clear walking track outlined between the two destinations it was a very relaxed journey.

Casting our minds again to the Sydney Olympics, the swimming events were held at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre which was also a five-to-ten minute walk from Olympic Park station.

A render of the National Aquatic Centre and Precinct in Brisbane for the 2032 Olympic Games. Picture: QLD Government

Now if spectators have wrapped up their Olympic-sport watching for the day, how could they make the most of their time in Brisbane?

A 20-minute walk would get crowds to Central Station, from there they could either catch the train or hang around the CBD.

Another 20 minutes walking would also take spectators to the brand-new Star Casino, overlooking the Brisbane River.

I walked both routes and found the trip relatively easy – it took me by surprise just how close together all these venues were.

Full disclosure I did embark on my Olympic-sized walking journey in overcast, somewhat drizzly conditions. I can’t say I would be too happy walking in blazing heat.

But all in all, I was very impressed with the accessibility Brisbane would have to its future Olympic venues and I look forward to seeing the end result. My walking shoes say bring on 2032.