Redcliffe is a recreational paradise with 22 kilometres of golden sandy beaches, breathtaking ocean views, gentle rolling waves and delightful foreshore parklands.
Redcliffe is a thriving city in its own right but is also a delightful place for a day trip. It is an easy drive from Brisbane and perfectly positioned on Moreton Bay. Enjoy the sun, sand and breezes.
Travel
Redcliffe is a 35 minute drive north of Brisbane city. From the city centre, head toward the Brisbane Airport and the Gateway Arterial Road. Once you reach the Gateway, follow it until you see the sign indicating the Deagon Deviation. Follow Route 26 all the way to Redcliffe.
From the northside, you can take the Bruce Highway to Redcliffe via Mango Hill or Deception Bay.
Redcliffe is also accessible by train and bus. Take a Shorncliffe train from Brisbane and connect with a bus from Sandgate station. Visit TransLink or phone TransInfo on 13 12 30 for timetables and ticketing information.
What to do
- For the adventurous, experience the thrill of a tandem parachute jump landing on the beach, or take a joy flight over Redcliffe and Moreton Bay
- Cruise, sail or kayak Moreton Bay where between June and November you can watch the migration of humpback whales
- Visit Settlement Cove's swimming lagoon and acquatic playground
- Browse the Redcliffe Museum, galleries and shops for artworks, antiques, crafts and collectables
- Explore the city's picturesque coastal bikeways or fish from one of its jetties, beaches or the Hornibrook Highway bridge
- Take a self-guided tourist drive along the Redcliffe foreshore
Where to stay
Whether it's a luxurious guesthouse, a charming cottage, a modern motel complex, or holiday apartments, Redcliffe has accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. Whatever you choose, most accommodation offers waterfront views with acquatic activities right on your doorstep.
- A selection of B&B's are available in Clontarf, Scarborough, Kippa-Ring and Redcliffe, while Margate and Kippa-Ring also boast first-rate motels
- Cottages or units can be rented in Margate, Scarborough or Redcliffe
For a complete list of tour operators and accommodation visit the Redcliffe Visitor Information Centre or call 1800 659 500.
Where to eat and drink
- Morgan's seafood market, restaurant and teppanyaki room – overlooking Scarborough Harbour. Open for lunch and dinner and offers fresh seafood from the trawlers. The Tepanyaki Room is a treat. Bird O'Passage Parade, Scarborough. Tel: 07 3203 5744
- Ebony & Ivory – enjoy lunch or dinner with Mediterranean style food, overlooking Moreton Bay. 79 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe Tel: 07 3283 1522
- Mamma's Italian Restaurant – great Italian menu in the heart of Margate. 265 Oxley Avenue, Margate, Tel: 07 3284 4512
- Waterlilly Restaurant – Thai cuisine overlooking Moreton Bay. 63 Marine Parade, Redcliffe, Tel: 07 3283 3366
- The Belvedere Steak and Crabhouse on the corner of Oxley Avenue and Woodcliffe Crescent, Woody Point. Delicious food to tempt the whole family with views across Bramble Bay to Brisbane. Tel: 07 3284 2245
- A traditional favourite, The Golden Ox Restaurant offers fine dining in Margate. Open for lunch and dinner at 330 Oxley Avenue Margate, Tel: 07 3283 1833
What to take home
- Oak kegs and miniature barrels from one of the State's remaining cooperages, Roll Out the Barrel
- Redcliffe souvenirs and sheepskin products from Skinny's
- A specially commissioned d'Arcy Doyle print of the Redcliffe Jetty from the Redcliffe Art Gallery, or visit one of the many arts and crafts stores featuring works by talented Redcliffe artists
- Fill your 'esky' with delicious seafood fresh from the bay, available from a range of outlets along the foreshore
- Choose from the many local postcards and posters available at Redcliffe's Visitor Information Centres
For a complete list of tour operators and accommodation visit the Redcliffe Tourism website or call the Redcliffe Visitor Information Centre on 1800 659 500.
