Suttons Beach
Beach Information
Beach Information
- 🏖️ Best Time to Visit: September to May for family‑friendly bay swimming.
- 🐠 Marine Stingers: Low risk; remain stinger aware in summer.
- 🚩 Lifeguard Patrol: Patrolled seasonally/holidays (check local patrol times).
- 🐕 Dog Friendly: You can walk your dog on a leash along the paved coastal footpath and grassy park areas surrounding Suttons Beach Park
- 🛠️ Facilities: Toilets, showers, BBQs, shaded parklands, playgrounds, cafés.
- ♿ Accessibility: Promenade and ramps provide good access.
- 🐊 Wildlife Awareness: No crocodiles. Deadly snakes extremely rare.
- 📍 Distance to Brisbane: Approx. 30–35 km (about 40 min drive).
- 🏘️ Closest Town: Redcliffe — Distance: ~1 km
- ✈️ Closest Airport: Brisbane Airport — Distance: ~27 km
- 🌦️ Typical Weather: Warm summers; mild winters with sea breezes.
For the latest official beach conditions and safety information, check Beachsafe.
Suttons Beach is the patrolled family beach on the Redcliffe Peninsula, about 40 minutes from Brisbane, with a fenced playground, grassy parks and free Suttons Beach parking off Marine Parade. Calm Moreton Bay water, BBQs and the Suttons Beach playground make this the easy day-trip swim when you want sand and a playground in the same stop.
🏝️Why Visit Suttons Beach?
Suttons Beach is unique because it combines patrolled swimming areas with wide grassy foreshore parklands, perfect for BBQs and family gatherings. Unlike the surf beaches further north or south, Suttons offers gentle bay waters, making it safe for young children and casual swimmers. Whether you’re planning a summer picnic, a stroll along the promenade, or a relaxing swim, Suttons Beach is the ideal Redcliffe escape.
🏖️Things to Do at Suttons Beach
🏊 Swimming — Calm bay waters, patrolled seasonally for family safety.
🍖 Picnics and BBQs — Large grassy foreshore areas with shaded picnic tables.
🚴 Walking and Cycling — Promenade paths perfect for casual walks or bike rides.
🛝 Playgrounds — Shaded Suttons Beach playground areas for kids near the foreshore.
☕ Cafes and Dining — Coffee shops and eateries within walking distance.
🛝Suttons Beach Playground and Park
🛝 Suttons Beach playground — Best for little kids: fenced, shade-sailed play area on the grass beside the sand.
🌳 Suttons Beach Park — lawns, electric BBQs, picnic shelters, toilets, showers and fitness gear on Marine Parade.
♿ Easy from the car — short walk from Suttons Beach parking into the playground and paths.
🚧 Pavilion works — Suttons Beach Pavilion construction started 27 February 2026 and is due mid-2027. Beach, playground and park stay open around the works zone.
🌊 Same stop as the swim — this is the Suttons Beach Redcliffe family setup Brisbane day-trippers come for: playground, park and calm bay sand together.
🐶 Dog Friendly Rules
🚫 No dogs on the sand — sand and water at Suttons Beach are prohibited.
🦮 On-leash park only — paths and grass inside Suttons Beach Park.
🏖️ Off-leash is not here — Queens Beach North Scarborough.
📍 Next on-leash beach — Clontarf between the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge and Woody Point Jetty.
🛍️Facilities & Accessibility
Suttons Beach is well-equipped with facilities that make it perfect for a family day out:
♿ Promenade and ramps provide good accessibility
🚻 Toilets & showers
🍖 BBQs & shaded parklands
🛝 Children’s playgrounds
☕ Cafés and restaurants nearby
🐕 Dog-friendly: On-leash on main foreshore; signed off-leash areas nearby
🌤️Best Time to Visit Suttons Beach
☀️ Weather — Warm summers, mild breezy winters.
🪼 Marine Stingers — Low risk, remain stinger aware in summer.
🛟 Lifeguards — Patrolled seasonally and on holidays. Check local patrol times.
🗺️ Getting There
🚗 Driving: Suttons Beach sits just south of the Redcliffe Jetty, about 40 minutes north of Brisbane CBD via the Houghton Highway Bridge. Follow Anzac Avenue and turn right onto Marine Parade, where the beach and parklands stretch along the foreshore.
🚍 Public Transport: Take the train to Kippa-Ring Station, then bus Route 690 or 694 to Marine Parade — a short walk from the beach.
🅿️ Main car park — enter from Macdonnell Road onto Marine Parade. This is Suttons Beach parking, not the lagoon park.
⏰ Weekends fill early — school holidays and Sunday mornings are the tightest.
💡 Info correct at time of writing — check Translink for latest train and bus timetables before travelling.
💡 Local Tips
🌅 Suttons Beach offers safe, patrolled swimming and calm waters perfect for families.
🌴 Shaded picnic lawns and BBQ areas make this a great spot for an all-day visit.
🍦 The heritage-listed Suttons Beach Pavilion is a local icon for seaside dining and cold drinks with a view.
🚶♀️ Take the coastal pathway north toward Redcliffe Jetty or south toward Margate for scenic bay views.
📸 Early morning light over the bay makes for stunning photos of the Redcliffe foreshore and skyline.
📍Nearby Attractions & Activities
🪵 Redcliffe Jetty — Iconic fishing and sightseeing spot, 1 km away.
🏊 Settlement Cove Lagoon — Free public swimming lagoon close to Suttons Beach Redcliffe.
🛍️ Redcliffe Markets — Sunday foreshore markets with food, art and live music.
📆 Events & Markets Nearby
🛍️ Redcliffe Markets Sundays — A huge seaside market with artisan stalls, handmade goods, produce, gourmet food and live entertainment.
🍷 Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival August — A signature event with tastings, pop-up bars, cooking demonstrations, live music and seafood stalls. 🪁 Redcliffe KiteFest September — One of Queensland’s biggest family festivals with giant kites, carnival rides, market stalls and performance stages.
⛵ Festival of Sails Easter — Markets, entertainers, food trucks and front-row views of the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race.
🎨 Redcliffe Festival of the Arts annual — Exhibitions, art markets, performances and cultural displays throughout the peninsula.
For a full list of what’s on in the area, visit the
👉 Brisbane Attractions | Best Things to Do Near Brisbane Beaches
🏕️Accommodation Near Suttons Beach
There are a range of accommodation options near Suttons Beach:
- 🏨 Hotels & motels in Redcliffe
- ⛺ Holiday parks & caravan sites along the foreshore
- 🏡 Short-term rentals and Airbnb properties
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🍴 Places to Eat & Drink
Suttons Beach offers a relaxed coastal dining atmosphere with beachfront cafés, family-friendly restaurants, and classic fish-and-chip shops nearby. Enjoy breakfast by the bay, fresh seafood lunches, or sunset bites with ocean views — then share your favourite food and drink experiences below!
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🧭Plan Your Trip to Suttons Beach
Suttons Beach in Redcliffe, Queensland is the perfect spot for a family-friendly bayside day out. With its calm, patrolled swimming areas, grassy foreshore for picnics, and easy access to shops, cafés, and nearby attractions, it’s one of the most popular beaches on the Redcliffe Peninsula. Just 27 km from Brisbane Airport, Suttons is an easy and relaxing escape from the city — making it a must-visit on your Queensland beach itinerary.
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💙 Explore More Beaches Nearby
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Last updated: June 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Are dogs allowed on Suttons Beach?
No, dogs are not allowed on the actual sand or in the water at Suttons Beach in Redcliffe. However, you can walk your dog on a leash along the paved coastal footpath and grassy park areas surrounding Suttons Beach Park.
Nearby Off-Leash Alternative: If you want a designated spot where your dog can run and swim on the sand, head nearby to the Clontarf Dog Beach / Artemis Dog Beach Strip located off Hornibrook Esplanade in Clontarf (about a 10-minute drive south)
Is Suttons Beach patrolled and safe for swimming?
YYes. Redcliffe Peninsula SLSC patrols the northern end of Suttons Beach on weekends and public holidays from September to May. Swim between the flags when they are up. The bay is usually calm, but it is still a real beach.
What facilities are available at Suttons Beach?
Suttons Beach Park offers electric BBQs, picnic shelters, a playground, accessible toilets, beach showers, fitness equipment, seating, rubbish bins and accessible beach access matting.
Is there parking at Suttons Beach?
The main Suttons Beach parking area is the foreshore car park reached from Macdonnell Road onto Marine Parade, behind the park and pavilion zone. Do not use the Settlement Cove / SLSC car park off the Anzac Avenue roundabout. That park is for Redcliffe Beach and the lagoon. Weekends and school holidays fill early.
How far is Suttons Beach from Brisbane CBD?
Approximately 35–40 minutes’ drive (around 40 km) north of Brisbane CBD via the Gateway Motorway and Redcliffe Peninsula.
Is Suttons Beach good for families and kids?
Yes. It is the closest patrolled bay beach to Brisbane with a fenced playground, free parking, showers, BBQs and gentle water. Allow about 40 minutes from the CBD via the Gateway Motorway and Anzac Avenue.
Is the Suttons Beach Pavilion open?
Construction on the new Suttons Beach Pavilion started 27 February 2026. Council timing is mid-2027, weather permitting. Expect a works zone around the old pavilion / rotunda. The beach, park, playground and main car park pattern still operate, but always check the City of Moreton Bay project page before you go.