Timeline
08:30
Brisbane City Council Tramway Substation No 9
Walk up Wynnum Road to admire the brickwork and heritage listing of Tramway Substation No 9. It is a sturdy, quiet piece of industrial history from 1935.
08:40
Walk 10 minutes to Mary Mae’s for breakfast or a coffee. It opens at 08:00 on weekdays and weekends, so you will catch it early and enjoy a relaxed meal before the day gets busy.
09:10
Head to Mowbray Park, an 18-minute walk from the substation area. Walk the grounds to see the East Brisbane War Memorial and the heritage-listed park setting. It is a peaceful spot to finish your morning walk.
Local tip
Mary Mae’s is open from 08:00, making it a reliable stop for a morning start. Mowbray Park is an open public space with no specific opening hours, but it is best visited during daylight.
Check before you go
- Mary Mae’s opens at 08:00 on Mo-Th, Fr, Sa. Check if your planned day is a Sunday if you want to go, as hours may vary (context implies standard opening, but always good to check for weekends if not explicitly listed as 24/7 or similar).
- Mowbray Park is an outdoor public park; no ticket or specific hours apply.
Worth knowing
- Mary Mae’s is open at 08:40 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Brisbane (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).