Breakfast Creek facts for kids
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Breakfast Creek
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 Location of the Breakfast Creek mouth in Queensland
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| Native name | Yawagara / Enoggera (Aboriginal) |
| Other name(s) | Enoggera Creek |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Queensland |
| Region | South East Queensland |
| City | Brisbane |
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| Main source | D'Aguilar Range D'Aguilar National Park |
| River mouth | confluence with the Brisbane River Albion, Newstead 1 m (3 ft 3 in) 27°26′31″S 153°2′51″E / 27.44194°S 153.04750°E |
| Length | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Brisbane River |
The Breakfast Creek is a small stream in Brisbane, Australia. It is also known by its Aboriginal name, Yawagara. This creek flows into the larger Brisbane River.
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Where Does Breakfast Creek Flow?
Breakfast Creek starts as Enoggera Creek in the D'Aguilar National Park. It flows for about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) (about 1.2 miles). The creek joins the Brisbane River near Newstead. It is the first creek to meet the Brisbane River on its northern side.
Cool Spots Along the Creek
- The Breakfast Creek Hotel is a famous old building near where the creek meets the river. It is known for serving a special type of beer from wooden barrels.
- A new bridge, called the Breakfast Creek Green Bridge, is being built over the creek.
- The shorter race of the yearly Bridge to Brisbane fun run starts at the Breakfast Creek bridge.
A Glimpse into History
How Breakfast Creek Got Its Name
In 1824, explorers John Oxley and Allan Cunningham met some Aboriginal people at the creek's mouth. They had breakfast there. After a small disagreement, Oxley decided to name the waterway "Breakfast Creek" to remember the event.
Aboriginal History and Early Settlers
The area around Breakfast Creek was once an important camping ground for Aboriginal people. They supplied fish to the early European settlement of Moreton Bay.
One of the first European settlers along the creek was Patrick Leslie. In 1845, he built Newstead House, which is still standing today.
Brisbane's Cantonese community also settled near Breakfast Creek. They had businesses in Fortitude Valley and built the Temple of the Holy Triad in 1886.
During dry times, when water was scarce, people would get water from Breakfast Creek.
Floods Over the Years
Streets near Breakfast Creek have been affected by floods many times. Major floods happened in 1893, 1974, and 2011.
Bridges Over Breakfast Creek
The first bridge across Breakfast Creek was built in 1836. However, early bridges were often washed away by floods.
Building Stronger Bridges
- The first strong bridge was built in 1858 using a tough wood called ironbark.
- As the wood wore out, a second metal bridge was built in 1889.
- With more and more cars, a third, larger concrete bridge was built in 1958. This bridge is still used today.
You can still see parts of the second bridge. These parts are listed on the Brisbane Heritage Register because of their historical importance. A new rail bridge for the Cross River Rail project is expected to be ready by 2025.
Images for kids
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The Breakfast Creek Hotel
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Flood waters at the Breakfast Creek Hotel, Brisbane, 1893
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The 1858 ironbark bridge across Breakfast Creek, circa 1875
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The 1889 metal bridge, circa 1889
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The 1958 concrete bridge
