Redcliffe Beach Brisbane sits on Moreton Bay around Redcliffe Jetty and Settlement Cove Lagoon. Redcliffe Beach parking is the SLSC car park off Anzac Avenue and the street parks on Redcliffe Parade.

🏝️Why Visit Redcliffe?

This is a calm bay foreshore, not a Gold Coast surf strip. Families come for the lagoon and the kids pool. Anglers and walkers use the jetty. The parade has cafes, Sunday markets and a paved boardwalk. Swim in the lagoon. Walk the jetty. Leave the dog off both.

🏖️Things to Do at Redcliffe Beach

🏊 Family swim — kids pool, main lagoon, seasonal lifeguards at Settlement Cove Lagoon.
🎣 Jetty walk and fishing — sunrise, pelicans and bay views from Redcliffe Jetty. No dogs on the boards.
🚶 Foreshore boardwalk — paved path from the jetty past the lagoon toward Redcliffe Point.
🧺 Picnic and BBQ — shaded parks along Redcliffe Parade.
🐬 Bay watching — pelicans on the railings, dolphins offshore on a quiet morning.
🛍️ Sunday markets — stalls on the foreshore. Street parks tighten that morning.

🪵 Redcliffe Jetty

📍 The landmark — 213 m heritage pier on this foreshore.
🎣 Fishing — the main reason locals walk the boards. Keep gear clear of walkers.
📸 Sunrise and sunset — best open view across Moreton Bay.
🐕 No dogs on the jetty — lead the dog on the path only.
🚶 Walk on — the boardwalk reaches Settlement Cove Lagoon in a few minutes.

🏊 Settlement Cove Lagoon

🏊 Family swim — salt water with chlorine. Kids pool with fountains. Main lagoon up to about 1.8 m.
🚩 Seasonal lifeguards — typically first weekend in September to last weekend in May. Check the board. The open bay is not the flagged swim.
🚫 No dogs in the lagoon area — service animals excepted, not in the water. On-leash dogs may use the foreshore path only.
🚫 No glass, no alcohol, no portable BBQs in the lagoon precinct.
♿ Step-free — ramp from Redcliffe Parade and a flat path from the SLSC car park.
🛝 Playground and BBQs — next to the lagoon, not on the jetty boards.

🅿️ Redcliffe Beach Parking

🅿️ First stop — SLSC / Settlement Cove car park off the Anzac Avenue and Redcliffe Parade roundabout.
🛣️ Overflow — street parks on Redcliffe Parade. Roadworks on the parade can reduce how many street spaces are open.
⏰ Weekends fill early — Sunday market mornings are the tightest.
♿ Accessible bays — at the SLSC car park, then the path to the lagoon.
🚫 Not Suttons Beach — that car park is the next beach south.

🐶 Dog Friendly Rules

🦮 On-leash on the path only — the foreshore walk past the lagoon.
🚫 No dogs in Settlement Cove Lagoon
🚫 No dogs on Redcliffe Jetty
🏖️ Off-leash is not here — Queens Beach North in Scarborough.
🧹 Bag waste — pelicans and shorebirds use this strip.

🛠️ Facilities & Accessibility

🚻 Toilets and showers — at the lagoon and along the foreshore.
🍖 BBQs and picnic shelters — parks on Redcliffe Parade. No portable BBQs in the lagoon precinct.
👧 Playground — beside the lagoon.
☕ Cafes — on the parade and near the jetty.
♿ Paved esplanade and ramps — pram and wheelchair access to the jetty views and the lagoon path.

🌤️Best Time to Visit

🏊 September to May — lagoon lifeguard season and the warmest swim window.
🚩 Check the lagoon board — winter weeks can run without lifeguards.
🛍️ Sunday morning — markets on the foreshore. Come earlier if you need a park.
🌅 Jetty at first light — empty boards and pelicans.

🗺️ Getting There

🚗 Driving — about 40 minutes north of the CBD via the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge and Houghton Highway. Follow Redcliffe Parade to the jetty and the lagoon.
🚌 Public transport — train to Kippa-Ring, then bus 690 or 691 along Redcliffe Parade.
🅿️ Parking — SLSC / Settlement Cove car park off the Anzac Avenue roundabout, plus street parks on the parade.

💡 Info correct at time of writing — check Translink for latest public transport timetables and route changes.

💡 Local Tips

🪵 Walk the jetty first — then swim in the lagoon. Do not treat the open bay as the kids pool.
🅿️ Have a second park — parade spaces shrink when works or markets are on.
🐕 Lead on before the boards — no dogs on the jetty.
🍦 Parade cafes after the lagoon — gelato and fish and chips sit above the foreshore.
🐬 Look offshore from the jetty — dolphins are a bonus, not a guarantee.

📍Nearby Attractions & Activities

🪵 Redcliffe Jetty — heritage pier on this beach.
🏊 Settlement Cove Lagoon — family swim on this beach.
🎵 Bee Gees Way — short walk inland from the parade.
🏖️ Suttons Beach — next beach south. Separate parking.
🏖️ Scarborough Beach and Queens Beach North — north along the peninsula. Queens Beach North is the off-leash sand.

📆 Events & Markets Nearby

🛍️ Redcliffe Markets — Sundays on the foreshore. Artisan stalls, produce, live music. Parks tighten that morning.
🎶 Scarborough Sounds — seasonal live music and food at Scarborough.
🎨 Artists on the Beach — annual foreshore art on this strip.
🍤 Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival — August regional festival.
🪁 Redcliffe KiteFest — September family festival on the peninsula.
⛵ Festival of Sails — Easter seaside program around the yacht-race weekend.

For a full list of what’s on in the area, visit the
👉 Brisbane Attractions | Best Things to Do Near Brisbane Beaches

🏕️Accommodation Near Redcliffe Beach Brisbane

Visitors can choose from a wide range of accommodation options near Redcliffe Beach. From waterfront resorts and hotels to budget-friendly motels and short-term rentals, there’s something for everyone:

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🍴 Places to Eat & Drink

Redcliffe has a vibrant foreshore dining scene with plenty of cafés, seafood restaurants, and relaxed pubs overlooking the bay. Enjoy fish and chips by the jetty, fresh local seafood, or a weekend brunch with ocean views — then share your favourite food and drink experiences below!

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🧭Plan Your Trip to Redcliffe Beach

Whether you’re visiting for a short day trip or a weekend getaway, Redcliffe Beach, Brisbane is a must-see destination. With its combination of family-friendly swimming, safe foreshore, iconic jetty, and local attractions, it stands out as one of the best bayside beaches in Queensland. Add Redcliffe Beach to your travel list and enjoy the perfect mix of seaside relaxation and community charm.

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