Finding Fairy Doors in Brisbane
Whether you call them tiny doors or fairy doors, there are plenty of small doors to find around Brisbane and it seems like more are popping up.
Some of the fairy doors can be opened up to reveal a QR code that, once scanned, explains the purpose of the doors and shares the locations of other tiny doors around Brisbane.
My kids and I love spotting the fairy doors around Brisbane. We try to see the newest fairy door installations as soon as they are put up, and sometimes, we even stumble upon a fairy door we didn’t know existed.
Keep reading to find out where to find all of the tiny fairy doors in and around Brisbane.
Fairy Doors in Brisbane City
Burnett Lane
Located in Brisbane City, Burnett Lane runs parallel to Queen Street and Adelaide Street between George Street and Albert Street.
Burnett Lane is home to a red fairy door, public street art, bars, and restaurants.
The fairy door on Burnett Lane is directly across the street from Lune Bakery.
Since we first spotted this red fairy door, another tiny door has popped up beside it. The newer door has a rising sun archway and phases of the moon carved in the frame.
Another fairy door recently popped up on Burnett Lane. A Van Gogh-inspired Fairy Door depicting the Starry Night painting is now on Burnett Lane in Brisbane City.
This tiny fairy door is right next to Dynamite Karaoke and Bar.
Crystalbrooke Vincent
A new tiny fairy door has arrived at the restaurant at Crystalbrook Vincent, a hotel at Howard Smith Wharves.
Comuna Cantina
The hacienda door with a cacti plant out front is at Comuna Cantina, located at 12 Creek Street in Brisbane City.
Near Brisbane City Botanical Gardens
While the tiny door isn’t quite in the Brisbane City Botanical Gardens, it is located just outside on Edward Street.
This fairy door is yellow and designed to look like a psychologist’s clinic. This door is located next to a real door.
Find more things to do in Brisbane City.
Fairy Doors in Fortitude Valley
Bakery Lane
Though there are multiple laneways in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, you can only find tiny fairy doors in some of them.
Bakery Lane is located off Ann Street near Warner Street. The opening to Bakery Lane appears to be small, but the laneway opens up to outdoor seating for the bars and restaurants inside. There is only one entry/exit point for Bakery Lane.
There is a tiny fairy door on both sides of the entrance to Bakery Lane. On the left, there is a fire station door. The tiny door to the right is an Asian-inspired door.
Winn Lane
The tiny door designed after a clinic is located just inside Winn Lane in Fortitude Valley.
California Lane
While California Lane didn’t use to have any fairy doors, there is now a small diner located there.
Find more things to do in Fortitude Valley.
Fairy Doors in Bowen Hills and Newstead
Rydges Bowen Hills
Located right off of King Street by the Rydges Hotel Parking Lot, there is a tiny fairy door. This small door is not very fancy, but it was a fun surprise to see.
Newstead Park
The White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland is painted on a small door that is located in a tree in Newstead Park.
Nearby the small door, there is a plaque on the ground that reads, “There are some things lost and some things found. If you look, you’ll see them all around. Some things aren’t quite as they seem, just like in Alice’s curious dream.”
Find more things to do in Bowen Hills and Newstead.
Fairy Doors in South Brisbane
Fish Lane
Multiple fairy doors are located in Fish Lane, a laneway in South Brisbane.
At the start of Fish Lane, there is a tiny record shop. Near the end of Fish Lane, there is a tiny green door.
The Medieval Door used to be on the opposite side of Fish Lane from Saccharomyces Beer Cafe, but it has relocated to be near the Fish Lane welcome sign.
On the corner of Fish Lane and Merivale Street is a tiny Cuban Cigar and Espresso Bar house.
South Brisbane Train Station
The Goblin door is back and now located near the drinking fountain at the South Brisbane train station.
Attached to the tiny door is a cactus flower.
Queensland Art Gallery
While this tiny door is for mice and not fairies, it is a similar size and fun to see. Located in the Queensland Art Gallery, you will find a tiny red door for Roy and Matilda, two mice.
Entering the Queensland Art Gallery is free, and there are galleries full of beautiful art.
Fairy Doors in West End
Boundary Street
A new fairy door popped up in Spring 2023 on Boundary Street by Russel Street in West End.
The “Eastern Portal” was painted by an Aboriginal artist and is related to a fairy door in Fremantle, Western Australia.
The story is that if you know the password and are small enough to enter the door, you can easily pass from one door to the other.
Tooth Fairy Door
Located in the West Village shopping centre of West End is a tiny Tooth Fairy Door. It is right by The Practice, a dentist’s office.
Mace Robertson designed most of the fairy doors located in Brisbane. For more information on each of the tiny doors and any new ones, check out his Instagram.
Fairy Doors in East Brisbane
Mowbry Park
A new tiny blue fairy door has popped up at Mow and Co Coffee at Mowbry Park in East Brisbane.
This adorable fairy door has a welcome mat and a potted plant outside.
Fairy Doors in Bulimba
Darvella
While my daughter and I were thrilled to find the tiny version of Darvella Bakery outside the actual bakery, we did not realize that it was part of the fairy door collection that we love.
A lot of the newer tiny doors are more like tiny houses and businesses. This one is filled with tiny treats.
Fairy Doors in Bardon
Civosity Park
Sculptor David Engwicht created a magical little fairy path in Civosity Park, just 15 minutes northwest of Brisbane City.
While the Fairy Path is on private land, it is publicly accessible. At night, the fairy lights come on in the tree
There isn’t parking at Civosity Park as it is the yard of a home, but there is a large path that runs past it. We parked about 10 minutes away and let the kids scoot to Civosity Park. Just past the park, there is a free little library made out of an old refrigerator.
Fairy Doors near Brisbane
Fairy Door on Mount Gravatt
Located about 300 meters down the path from the Mount Gravatt Summit Lookout is a fairy door located in a gum tree. The door opens, and usually, letters and treasures can be found inside.
For more information on Mount Gravatt Summit Lookout, the fairy door, and other things to do nearby, check out our Guide to Mount Gravatt.
Fairy Doors in Samford Village
About 30 minutes northwest of Brisbane is Samford Village, a small town with a lot of magic.
In addition to The Store of Requirement, a shop dedicated to Harry Potter, there are lots of fairy doors to find in the playground at John Scott Park, across the street from the shop.
Samford Village is a great place for Harry Potter Fans and lovers of magic. For more Harry Potter themed adventures, check out our post on Finding Harry Potter near Brisbane.
Fairy Village at Kumbartcho Sanctuary at Eatons Hill
In addition to the nature path, there are lots of fairy doors and fairy-inspired items at Kumbarcho Sanctuary in Eaton Hill.
A small fairy village lives at Kumbartcho Sanctuary and Nursery, about 40 minutes northwest of Brisbane City in Eatons Hill.
There is a nature trail with lots of fairy doors, a small fairy village, and a Fairytale Trail filled with fairy-inspired items. Kids can even write and send a letter to the fairies on Fairytale Trail.
Kumbartcho Sanctuary also has a fenced-in playground where the kids can play after finding the fairy doors nearby.
Gollum Tree at Scarborough Beach, Redcliffe
Though this door is not specifically for fairies, it is located in a tree. Referred to as the “Gollum Tree” for The Lord of the Rings, this door is located at the north end of Scarborough Beach in Redcliffe.
Look closely to spot eyes peering out of the door and a mouse door at the bottom of the door. A plaque is also located at the tree with the inscription, “This tree may now unfold a secret thus far untold. So shake about, wriggle thy bum, he may then speak to the chosen one.”
More Fairies in Brisbane
Fairy Trees
If you are looking for something to do in Brisbane at night, head to Brisbane City near the Botanic Gardens to see the Fairy Trees.
More fairy lights in the city include:
- Happy Boy and Snack Man, Fortitude Valley
- Pig and Whistle, Indooroopilly
- Stock Exchange Hotel, Brisbane City
Former Fairy Doors in Brisbane
Temporary Holiday Fairy Doors in Brisbane City
Starting with the 2023 holiday season, multiple holiday-themed fairy doors were hidden in Brisbane City.
We found a few over the years.
Hyatt Regency Brisbane
Right next to the Hyatt Regency Brisbane on Burnett Lane, you can find a beach-themed fairy door featuring Santa relaxing on a beach chair.
Rumor has it that this fairy door will become a permanent fixture.
King George Square
A Toy Store fairy door with a Christmas tree in the window can be found in King George Square on the opposite side of City Hall.
Lucha Kitchen + Bar
Outside Lucha Kitchen + Bar on Elizabeth Street in Brisbane City is a small green fairy door set up to look like a Christmas cabin. There is mistletoe on top of the door.
MacArthur Central Shopping Centre
On Edward Street outside of MacArthur Central Shopping Centre is a small red fairy door, set up to look like a shop.
There is no sign saying what the shop is, but the sign on the door says, “Open.”
Finding Fairy Doors in Brisbane Wrap-Up
As you can see, Brisbane is home to quite a few fairy doors, both permanent and seasonal.
Keep a close eye out when you are walking through Brisbane so that you can spot the fairy doors, or if you want to guarantee a sighting, be sure to write down where they are located so that you can find them when you are in the area.
While there are plenty of fairy doors to be found in Brisbane City and the inner suburbs, more fairy fun can be had within a short drive of the city.
Brisbane Fairy Doors FAQ
Many of the fairy doors in Brisbane are set up in the laneways in Brisbane City, Southbank, and Fortitude Valley.
Follow Mace Robertson on Instagram to find out about the newest fairy doors in Brisbane.
Most of the fairy doors in Brisbane were designed by Mace Robertson.
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