Brisbane Australia Temple
115th operating temple
© 2004, Jeff Christensen. All rights reserved.
Services
NO clothing rental availableNO cafeteria available
NO patron housing available
NO distribution center nearby
Announcement:
20 July 1998Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:
26 May 2001 by Kenneth JohnsonPublic Open House:
10 May–7 June 2003Dedication:
15 June 2003 by Gordon B. HinckleySite:
0.86 acresExterior Finish:
Gray graniteOrdinance Rooms:
Two ordinance rooms (two-stage progressive) and two sealingTotal Floor Area:
10,700 square feetTemple Locale
The Brisbane Australia Temple is located on the striking Kangaroo Point cliffs, overlooking the Brisbane River and central business district. The beautiful granite building sits adjacent to an equally lovely meetinghouse built at the same time. Parking is available in an underground lot beneath the temple. The landscaped grounds of the temple are open to the anyone who wishes to admire the beautiful buildings or the expansive views from the cliffs.
Temple Facts
The Brisbane Australia Temple was the fifth temple built in Australia, following the 
28th operating templeSydney Australia Temple (1984), 
89th operating templeAdelaide Australia Temple (2000), 
90th operating templeMelbourne Australia Temple (2000), and 
106th operating templePerth Australia Temple (2001).
Though it was the fifth temple built in Australia, the Brisbane Australia Temple was the second temple announced for Australia. Negotiations over the height of the temple and adjacent meetinghouse, nighttime flood lighting, and traffic concerns created significant delays. The Church complied with requests to reduce the roof pitch of the meetinghouse and to lower the temple platform.
The historic Brisbane Australia Stake Center was razed to make way for the Brisbane Australia Temple and new meetinghouse.