[berlinwolf]

By berlinwolf 25 Jan 2017, 8:28 pm

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Hi! I'm a keen urbex located in Brisbane and I'm struggling to find exact addresses and locations of certain sites that I'm interested in! Not sure if this is just the usual, or if I'm doing something wrong. I'd appreciate any head's up on cool places to explore in the Brisbane area- and would be keen to do a group meet-up!

[Aydun]

By Aydun 25 Jan 2017, 11:05 pm

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I think it's the usual, but some places are less disclosed and hard to find for a reason! Especially where people have put heaps of time into finding them.

But there are also heaps of good places (if you're into drains, that is) that are easy-ish to find around the CBD. You just have to explore the river. Maybe hop on a ferry.

Have you done much so far?

But otherwise, welcome

[berlinwolf]

By berlinwolf 26 Jan 2017, 10:35 am

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I think it's the usual, but some places are less disclosed and hard to find for a reason! Especially where people have put heaps of time into finding them.

But there are also heaps of good places (if you're into drains, that is) that are easy-ish to find around the CBD. You just have to explore the river. Maybe hop on a ferry.

Have you done much so far?

But otherwise, welcome

I understand. That's exciting too, but it's tougher to start out not being a local, I think! There are a few places I'm determined to find/see, but I think they might be a process of trial and error.

I have to be honest- I'm not sure I understand the drain thing? Are they historical?

I come from rural NSW, so the most I've done has been exploring abandoned farmhouses, stables, and even a small abandoned village from gold rush days. There was a fantastic creepy butcher's shop left empty there too.

Thank you for responding, btw! Are you located in Brisbane also?

[Nuggs]

By Nuggs 26 Jan 2017, 7:15 pm

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"But it's tougher to start out not being a local"

Not at all! I moved to bris 6 years ago (now in syd) - So much fun actually exploring, finding the good stuff and plenty of unexplored sites. Get out there =)

[berlinwolf]

By berlinwolf 26 Jan 2017, 10:31 pm

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"But it's tougher to start out not being a local"

Not at all! I moved to bris 6 years ago (now in syd) - So much fun actually exploring, finding the good stuff and plenty of unexplored sites. Get out there =)

Oh? That's good to know! Still hoping there is something of a group in Brisbane willing to meet up- since I find exploring more fun when you can share the finds with others!
But thank you for your advice!

[Nuggs]

By Nuggs 27 Jan 2017, 9:38 am

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"But it's tougher to start out not being a local"

Not at all! I moved to bris 6 years ago (now in syd) - So much fun actually exploring, finding the good stuff and plenty of unexplored sites. Get out there =)

Oh? That's good to know! Still hoping there is something of a group in Brisbane willing to meet up- since I find exploring more fun when you can share the finds with others!
But thank you for your advice!

Yes, still a lot of members there.
Subscribe to the Brissy Random Meetup thread in the QLD section to be notified when explorers might be out and about. Also, post in there yourself when you're heading out

[berlinwolf]

By berlinwolf 27 Jan 2017, 1:22 pm

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"But it's tougher to start out not being a local"

Not at all! I moved to bris 6 years ago (now in syd) - So much fun actually exploring, finding the good stuff and plenty of unexplored sites. Get out there =)

Oh? That's good to know! Still hoping there is something of a group in Brisbane willing to meet up- since I find exploring more fun when you can share the finds with others!
But thank you for your advice!

Yes, still a lot of members there.
Subscribe to the Brissy Random Meetup thread in the QLD section to be notified when explorers might be out and about. Also, post in there yourself when you're heading out

Oh great! I really need to look around a bit more and familiarise myself with the forums >< Thanks again for the heads up

[Aydun]

By Aydun 27 Jan 2017, 3:01 pm

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I have to be honest- I'm not sure I understand the drain thing? Are they historical?

Many of them are historical—constructed with features you would never see in modern drainage systems. Even the craftsmanship that went into infrastructure that was never even intended to be seen by the general public is impeccable. Plus I enjoy the aspect of being underground, and seeing how things interconnect, as well as simply the excitement of exploring underground waterways.

Thank you for responding, btw! Are you located in Brisbane also?

Not anymore unfortunately. Now I'm located in Sydney.

[berlinwolf]

By berlinwolf 29 Jan 2017, 12:02 pm

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I have to be honest- I'm not sure I understand the drain thing? Are they historical?

Many of them are historical—constructed with features you would never see in modern drainage systems. Even the craftsmanship that went into infrastructure that was never even intended to be seen by the general public is impeccable. Plus I enjoy the aspect of being underground, and seeing how things interconnect, as well as simply the excitement of exploring underground waterways.

Thank you for responding, btw! Are you located in Brisbane also?

Not anymore unfortunately. Now I'm located in Sydney.

I can understand that! Now that I think on it, I do remember wandering through a few beautiful drains in New Zealand a few years back. Its really interesting to read about everyone's different passions, too.