Frog's Hollow

Frog's Hollow was a historic neighbourhood in the Brisbane central business district, Queensland, Australia.

Although little more than a plank of wood, Brisbane's first British made bridge was over this creek, allowing the convicts to cross to their farm.

Prostitution, sly grog, and opium dens could be found in Frog's Hollow giving it a bad reputation.

On Saturday 5 May 1888, one such demonstration in Brisbane, fuelled by alcohol, turned into a riot, where the mob of an estimated 2000 people attacked Chinese homes and businesses.

[4] The creek is no longer visible but the approximate location of the bridge is marked by a modern sculpture at the former Port Office.

OpenStreetMap - Frog's Hollow
Map showing creek flowing through Frog's Hollow, 1863
Charlotte Street in Frog's Hollow during the 1864 flood
Creek outlet into the Brisbane River, 2015