BOAT JOURNEY
A taste of
REDCLIFFE Photos by Caroline Strainig, Visit Moreton Bay, Tourism and Events Queensland
CAROLINE STRAINIG shares one of her favourite boating destinations in SE Queensland – historic Redcliffe just north of Brisbane.
Redcliffe was the first European settlement in Queensland and you can take a trip back through time at the Redcliffe Museum. The Comino’s Arcade in the middle of town dates from 1945 and also has many photos of Redcliffe over the years, as well as several fascinating shops.
Whenever I am asked about my favourite spots in SE Queensland, there is one that springs immediately to mind: the picturesque and historic town of Redcliffe, just north of Brisbane.
Another popular must-do for families in particular is a round of putt-putt golf on the challenging 18hole course at Undersea Putt & Play, which also has an arcade café and bar.
Put simply, I love Redcliffe and everything about it. This small coastal town 40km north of Brisbane and the other nearby towns on the peninsula of the same name have so much to offer boaters, whether as a short-term destination, permanent base, or just a spot to call in for a break from passage-making, while heading along the coast through Moreton Bay.
A stroll along the waterfront is another enjoyable way to spend an hour or two. There are many kilometres of paved waterfront walks on the peninsula to meander along while you take in the stunning ocean vistas, and on hot days you can take a refreshing dip at the Settlement Cove public lagoon.
You can dine al fresco at one of the many cafes and restaurants on Redcliffe Parade, which is the waterfront main street, wander along the historic jetty, or browse at the popular Sunday farmer and artisan markets. BEE GEES WAY Checking out Bee Gees Way is a must. This is a laneway right in the middle of Redcliffe with signage electronic screens, and even bronze statues paying homage to the Bee Gees Gibb brothers, who hail from Redcliffe.
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Redcliffe friend Chris, hamming it up next to the statutes of the Gibb brothers in Bee Gees Way
Waterfront outside dining area with shade shelters set in tropical gardens with shelters, umbrellas, tables & chairs
SEAFOOD GALORE Seafood lovers are spoilt for choice. Not only are there options galore in Redcliffe itself, but Morgans Seafood is only a stone’s throw away at the suburb of Scarborough just to the north and west. Morgans has the largest shop display of fresh seafood in Queensland and you can see your chosen fish cooked in front of you while you wait. We love grabbing fish and chips there and finding a nice waterfront spot to enjoy it. Time your visit to coincide with a festival or activity if you can to make it even more fun. There’s an impressive line-up of events during the year, ranging from the Redcliffe Festival of Sails at Easter to the Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival in July. We even caught classic Aussie band Daddy Cool live at a free concert a few years ago.
JULY - SEPT 2022
