Brisbane City Hall Clock Tower

'Boy Swallows Universe' is a best-selling book by Brisbane author Trent Dalton. Semi-autobiographical in nature, it's based around the experiences of a boy called Eli Bell, who grew up in the criminal underworld of 1980s Brisbane. Though the events in the book are often dark - think addiction, violence, and imprisonment - the narrative arc is ultimately uplifting. The book became a locally-produced stage show and, more recently, a popular seven-part Netflix series. Over a recommended three days and three nights, this self-guided tour takes you to the heart of the action - including several of the Brisbane locations mentioned in the book, the sets of the Netflix series, and a few of Dalton's favorite haunts.