11 Brisbane Beaches

Here's 11 beaches in and around Brisbane, some just tiny secret crescents of sand that only the locals know and others that are real beaches with sea and sand - alternative to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts:

Lower Moora Park & Beach

At the base of the Shorncliffe cliffs is this enchanting little bay with grassy stretches shaded by cotton trees, rock pools, modern white picnic shelters, BBQs and a playground

Coochie Mudlo Island is one of Moreton Bay's most secluded and compact sand-fringed islands, relatively untouched by time or tourists

Pandanus is a little white sandy beach just off the jetty and near the water park and tidal pool

A little strip of patrolled sand, Suttons Beach is one of the best swimming beaches on the peninsula

Scarborough Beach, park lawn and norfolk pine trees

Of the string of little bay beaches that line the Redcliffe Peninsula, Scarborough on the far northern tip would have to be the prettiest.

At low tide you can walk the sandbar from Wellington Point beach to King Island

This park is a wonderfully planned green space with something for every member of the family

Sandy beach overlooking bush and the Brisbane River in Colmslie Beach Reserve Murarrie

Colmslie Reserve is an eden-like grove and parkland, complete with sandy beach, that appears like a mirage down a long tree-lined drive in the midst of an industrial area of Murarrie.

At low tide, around the base of Captain Burke Park, a wide sandy beach appears beyond the mangroves, that you can take a stroll on

People on Margate beach swimming in summer.

Only a short hike from Redcliffe proper, Margate Beach is a charming English style ribbon of beach with calm surf ideal for paddling.

Woman lying on Streets Beach looking at speed boad on Brisbane River and mangroves.

The perfect antidote to the corporate bustle of the CBD across the river, Streets Beach has something of the surreal about it.

Handel's Messiah

Embrace the true spirit of Christmas with Handel's Messiah

Dec 9-10

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

Brisbane’s best local independent makers and their handmade goods

Dec 9-10

Oddities & Curiosities Expo

For lovers of the strange, unusual and bizarre

Dec 9-10

Christmas Lights

Christmas Lights are back at Government House this year

Dec 9-14

Flamenco Vivo

Be transported to Spain with this vibrant & passionate performance

Dec 10

Merry Mixology

A brand new, unique, and immersive holiday experience

Dec 10-22

12 Nights of Christmas Lights

Westfield Chermside's dining precinct will be transformed into a festive wonderland

Dec 14-23

Vintopia: Champagne Wars

A special, sparkling edition of Vintopia

Dec 15

A Choral Christmas

Get immersed in the enchanting sounds of the season

Dec 16

Christmas Gift Guide 2023

When it comes to finding unique Christmas gifts, this guide has it covered, from personalised plates and must-do experiences to tickets to must-see shows

Christmas Gift Guide 2023

MUST DO

Christmas on Eat Street

Eat Street Northshore is getting into the spirit of Christmas this month with heaps of fun for the entire family

Christmas On Eat Street

SALE

Christmas Decorations 50% Off!

This is the sale you have been waiting for! Massive savings on all Christmas decorations, trees, wreaths, garlands, lights, table decor, gift wrap, bon bons and more

Christmas Decorations Brisbane

FREE

City of Logan Christmas Carols

Get into the festive spirit at the City of Logan Christmas Carols, and celebrate the magic and joy of the holiday season

City of Logan Christmas Carols

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Dec 8-10

From Christmas at South Bank, twilight Xmas markets, opera and a curiosity expo to a new bakery cafe, the top things to do around Brisbane this weekend

This Weekend Dec 8-10

COMING UP

What's on in December in & around Brisbane

From concerts, Christmas shows and markets to festive dining and blockbuster summer exhibitions, what's on in December 2023 in and around Brisbane

What's On in December 2023 around Brisbane

UNWIND

Greek Islands on the Terrace

An iconic southside pub has gone Greek! Escape from reality and unwind with friends on the terrace with tasty Greek bites and Mediterranean-inspired cocktails. Opa!

Greek Islands on the Terrace