The highly anticipated $3.6 billion Queen's Wharf Brisbane precinct officially opened today, featuring The Star Brisbane, a complex designed to attract high rollers from around the globe.

This expansive development includes a casino, hotel accommodations, dining, retail, and entertainment options along the scenic Brisbane River.

Currently, the Star Grand hotel has opened with 340 rooms, including four luxurious penthouses, while the Dorsett and Rosewood hotels are expected to debut by the end of 2026.

The project will ultimately feature over 1,000 hotel rooms across three hotels, a Sky Deck with stunning riverfront views, and a variety of bars and restaurants.

Public spaces will gradually open, including the upgraded Bicentennial Bikeway and The Landing, enhancing access to the riverfront.

The newly constructed Neville Bonner Bridge now connects South Bank to Queen's Wharf, allowing visitors to explore Miller Park and the Leisure Deck.

This pedestrian bridge also links to South Bank's cultural precinct, providing easy access to major cultural institutions.

The first phase of openings features several restaurants on The Terrace, including Cucina Regina, Azteca, and Luc Lac, with more dining options to follow.

Upcoming culinary highlights will include Black Hide by Gambaro and Luke Nguyen's Fat Noodle, alongside a sports bar and premium gaming rooms.

Despite facing scrutiny over its operations, Star Entertainment Group has been granted a new casino license, with oversight continuing from a special manager.

Star's CEO, Daniel Finch, asserts that the company is making strides in meeting state anti-money laundering and safe gambling standards.

Critics, including Reverend Tim Costello, have voiced concerns about the government's leniency towards Star, given its history of serious regulatory violations.