Carseldine is a north Brisbane suburb with a Saturday morning farmers market, a large sports and play precinct called The Green and a family park with an off-leash dog area. It is about 16 km by road from the Brisbane CBD, so it suits a relaxed half-day out rather than a long trip.
Most of the day-out appeal sits around the former Queensland University of Technology campus, which is now the Carseldine Village development. The markets and The Green are both in that part of the suburb.
Carseldine Markets
The Carseldine Farmers and Artisan Markets run every Saturday from 6 am to 12 pm at 133 Dorville Road, on the old QUT campus. The market lists more than 180 stalls, with fresh produce and food made on the spot. Pets are listed as “enquire first”, so ask the organiser before bringing a dog.
For the stalls and the Christmas twilight market, see Carseldine Markets. For more Saturday options across the city, see markets in Brisbane.
The Green at Carseldine Village
The Green is a sport and recreation precinct in Carseldine Village. It has a playground with a climbing tower and a separate toddler area, plus tennis and netball courts, a half basketball court, soccer fields, a cricket pitch with practice nets, an outdoor ping pong table and a yoga lawn. There are BBQs, shaded seating and picnic shelters, and an amenities building with toilets, baby change and an accessible toilet.
The playground is not fenced and the play equipment sits on rubber soft fall. Some of the metal slides can get hot on sunny days, so go early or late in summer. Dogs must be on a lead.
Courts and fields are booked in advance through Carseldine Village, so check its page before you plan a game.
Pat Rafter Park
Pat Rafter Park, at 20 Medallion Place, is a 2.07 hectare park named after the two-time US Open winner and former world number one tennis player. It has long shared pathways, a picnic area with barbecues, a playground and a dog off-leash area.
It is a good option if you want a quieter park than The Green, or somewhere the dog can run.
Brisbane Mud Springs Park
Brisbane Mud Springs Park, at 2 Hawbridge Street, protects a rare geological feature that council says may be one of only two like it in Australia. It is a local heritage place, but the springs sit behind a high fence with signs telling people to keep off, so this is a quick look rather than a visit. Mud erupted here in 1970 and the site was capped and fenced.
A little background
The suburb was named in 1975 after William Carseldine, a fencing contractor who settled nearby in Bald Hills in 1858. The same year, a college of advanced education opened on the site that later became the QUT Carseldine campus. QUT moved its Carseldine activities out in November 2008, and the site has since been redeveloped as Carseldine Village.
The suburb also has heritage-listed places, including the Holy Spirit Centre at 736 Beams Road and Elliot Farmhouse at 112 Graham Road.
Planning your visit
- How long: two to three hours for the markets plus The Green; add an hour for Pat Rafter Park.
- Best time: Saturday morning, when the markets are open.
- Cost: the parks are free. Market purchases and any court bookings are extra.
- What to bring: a hat, water and a market bag.
- Dogs: on a lead at The Green; Pat Rafter Park has an off-leash area.
Getting there and parking
Carseldine is about 16 km by road from the Brisbane CBD, about 25 minutes by car. The Green has more than 120 car parks.
By public transport, Carseldine station is served by T2 trains towards Springfield Central and Kippa-Ring, and by route 340 buses towards Woolloongabba. Plan your trip with the Translink Journey Planner or call 13 12 30.
Nearby
- Chermside – Westfield, a big park playground and an aquatic centre, further south on Gympie Road.
- Nundah Farmers Markets – another northside market.
- Kalinga Park – a large northside park with a playground and dog areas.
- Carseldine Markets – the Saturday market in full.
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Events in the area
- Pine Rivers Carols – see the post for the next dates.
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Quick answers
What is there to do in Carseldine?
Visit the Saturday farmers market, take the kids to The Green’s playground and courts, and walk or picnic at Pat Rafter Park.
When are the Carseldine Markets on?
Every Saturday from 6 am to 12 pm at 133 Dorville Road.
Is there a playground in Carseldine?
Yes, at The Green in Carseldine Village and at Pat Rafter Park.
Can I take my dog?
Yes. Dogs must be on a lead at The Green, and Pat Rafter Park has an off-leash area. Ask the market organiser before bringing a dog to the markets.
How far is Carseldine from Brisbane CBD?
About 16 km by road, roughly 25 minutes by car.
Is The Green free?
No entry fee is listed for the playground, BBQs or picnic areas. Courts and fields are booked through Carseldine Village.
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