A Day Out To Bluey’s World Brisbane
Bluey’s World is a brand new immersive Bluey experience opened in Brisbane in November 2024. Here’s my Bluey’s World review and a complete guide to all the information you’ll need to enjoy your day.
Bluey is a Queensland institution. The show is fully set in Brisbane and recognisable for locals. It’s really something for the city to be proud of and shout about to the rest of the world. And with Bluey’s World it’s finally doing so.
Not quite a theme park, not quite a studio tour, Bluey’s World is a new interactive attraction in the docks of Northshore Hamilton in Brisbane. It’s a walkthrough of various rooms in Bluey’s house following a gnome that has come to life and is looking for Bluey and Bingo.
Before You Go In
Your tickets are timed entry and the staff will tell you to come back later if you arrive earlier than your ticket time. At this stage all tickets must be purchased online and cannot be bought at the venue.
Once you arrive the staff will tell you multiple times that this is your last chance for a toilet stop as there are limited toilets inside. You will be guided into the waiting area where you can take photos of the outside of the house. Note that there are no photos allowed once inside the venue. Whilst you might be disappointed not to capture the moments of pure joy on your children’s faces with a photo, the plus side is everyone is engaged and in the moment. No one is viewing the world through their phone camera screen. Great decision Bluey’s World!
The kds were getting a bit restless waiting around to go in. Be prepared that you may have to wait up to 30 minutes in this area with not much to entertain them.
What To Expect Inside
Soon enough a fairy comes to collect you and leads you throught the front doors of Bluey’s house. You are then with a gnome that has come to life who leads you through each room looking for Bluey and Bingo. You spend time in the living room, Bluey’s bedroom, kitchen, garden, creek and the living room fort. There were many squeals of delight when the kids ran into this fort room, clearly a favourite. There’s a story and entertainment from the gnome, but mostly the kids will want to go crazy playing and exploring each room.
The rooms are very well done, with familiar sights and hidden details everywhere so take time to carefully look around and see what you can spot. From the duck cake to the restaurant “special” to unicorse. The adults will have fun looking for all these little references to the show too.
At the end of the walkthrough you end up in the gift shop and cafe area with another playground to burn the kids energy while you sit and have lunch or a coffee. Everything is still heavily themed at this stage and the theming doesn’t end until you leave the venue. Even the cafe is dressed up as the Chinese takeaway from the show, and the food inside is Bluey themed.
How Long Does It Take
The walk through takes about an hour. Allow 20-30 minutes of waiting time beforehand and another 30 minutes at the end in the cafe, playground and shop (good luck pulling the kids out without buying anything!).
Allow around 2-3 hours altogether for Bluey’s World.
When To Go
This is a fully air-conditioned inside venue suitable for all weathers whether rain or extreme heat.
Whether you go in school holidays or off-peak it will be the same number of people in each group due to the way they have structured the walk throughs. So it won’t be any busier inside during school holidays. However, you may have a longer wait to get inside and the cafe and playground at the end will be significantly busier. We went on a Thursday morning in the middle of term time and there wasn’t enough seating in the cafe so at busier times be prepared to not be able to sit down and eat your snacks. There were outside tables but these are in the blazing sun and unsurprisingly no one was using them.
How To Get There
Bluey’s World is located centrally in Brisbane in the Northshore Hamilton docks (near Eat Street markets).
If you’re driving it’s easy access from the M1 gateway bridge and a there’s a massive free onsite car park so no problems there.
It’s also right next to Northshore Hamilton ferry terminal so another option is to take the ferry. We even saw the Bingo city dog ferry waiting at the ferry terminal when we came out.
Other Important Information
No prams are allowed inside, so come prepared with your baby carrier.
There are limited toilets inside so have a tactical wee before you go in.
Outside food and drink is not permitted.
Tickets are $65 each for everyone over 2 years old.
Buy your tickets online before you go and choose a timed slot. Ticket sales at the venue are extremely limited.
What Else To Do In The Area
Outside Bluey’s World you are right on the river with another small playground, cafe and river beach. You could easily spend another hour or so in this Riverside Park area. It would be a great spot for lunch on the river if you don’t want to pay the exorbitant prices at the Bluey cafe.
You are only a 15 minute drive from the city centre.
You are a 5 minute drive from Portside Wharf Hamilton which is a dining and shopping precinct further down the river.
Check out my destination guides for other things to do Brisbane.
Conclusion
Bluey’s World is a great addition to Brisbane, wonderful for anyone who loves the show. It’s a good way to spend a morning with your kids, great for the school holidays. Fun for children and adults alike, Bluey’s World is a highly recommended addition to any Brisbane or Australia itinerary.
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