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12 Brisbane Beaches

Here's 12 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.

There’s something for everyone, including families with children and dogs - on a day trip to Cleveland’s Raby Bay

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.

A little 600m stretch of sandy beach in Scarborough on the Redcliffe peninsula that is also dog friendly

Brookfield Show 2024

The biggest little country show in Brisbane

May 17-19

Dawn French

The Queen of British comedy is coming to Brisbane

May 17

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet will come to life on stage in this breathtaking ballet

May 17-18

Brighton Hotel

Brighton Hotel will celebrate is reopening with a Welcome Weekend

May 17-19

Paniyiri Greek Festival

Australia’s most iconic Greek Festival returns to Musgrave Park

May 18-19

Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct Markets

The Farm Gate to City Door Scenic Rim Market is back!

May 18

Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 Day

Savour the fine food, wine & entertainment packages on offer

May 18

Emma Donovan

Join Emma as she shares songs, stories, and soul

May 18

Camerata & Karin Schaupp: Serenade

Don't miss this inspiring concert of classical music with Camerata

May 22

Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!

To celebrate the launch of IF (Imaginary Friends) in cinemas on May 16, Archie Brothers and IF have teamed up to give you the chance to win a trip to LA

Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!

MUST DO

Beauty and the Beast

Your last chance to experience this “truly magical” (Theatre Matters) five‑star production before it leaves Sunday, 9 June.

Beauty and the Beast

COMING UP

What's on in June in & Around Brisbane

From an iconic motor fest and writers festival to Bangarra Dance, Elvis on stage and a German lantern fest, here's what's on in June

What's On in June 2024

THE GUIDE

Mother's Day 2024

Some of the best places to take Mum this Mother's Day, from elegant high teas, treetop buffets, yum-cha lunches, and more

Mother's Day Guide 2024

MUST GO

Brighton Hotel

To celebrate its reopening, Brighton Hotel will host a Welcome Weekend from May 17-19 with an awesome line-up of family-friendly activities & specials

Brighton Hotel

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023

FREE

State Library of Queensland

Celebrating photographic portraiture in Australia, the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023 is just one of the fascinating free exhibition at State Library

Free Exhibitions at State Library of Queensland

Audra McDonald coming to QPAC