Things to do with kids in Moreton Bay, Redcliffe & Caboolture
Redcliffe is made for a seaside day with kids. Settlement Cove Lagoon is a free saltwater pool with lifeguards from spring to autumn and a playground nearby. Walk out along Redcliffe Jetty, and from June to October, watch for whales in the bay. Suttons Beach has gentle waves, lifeguards and a park with playgrounds behind the sand.
On Bribie Island, Woorim is the patrolled ocean beach, with free beach wheelchairs. The Seaside Museum at Bongaree tells the island's wartime story, and there's a playground just along the waterfront.
Inland, Caboolture Historical Village has more than 70 old buildings and train rides for kids. Allow at least three hours. Up in the ranges, the rainforest walk to Greenes Falls takes about two hours, and you might spot pademelons. Jollys Lookout has free barbecues with a view all the way to the bay.
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Top things to do in Moreton Bay
Swim for free at Settlement Cove Lagoon
This free saltwater lagoon on Redcliffe Parade is 95 metres long and up to 1.8 metres deep. Lifeguards are on duty from 5am to 9pm daily between September and early May. The shaded kids' pool is closed for now, but a playground with swings and a slide is nearby.
about 15 min
Swimming spot · Settlement Cove Lagoon
Photo: Shiftchange, CC0
Walk out over the bay on Redcliffe Jetty
The first jetty here went up in 1885, and today's Redcliffe Jetty opened in 1999. From June to October, look out for humpback whales passing through the bay. Volunteers at the visitor centre by the jetty entrance can help plan the rest of the day.
about 15 min
Lookout · Redcliffe Jetty
Photo: Annette Teng, CC BY 3.0
Paddle in the gentle waves at Suttons Beach
Suttons Beach is one of Moreton Bay's two patrolled beaches, with gentle waves and views to Moreton Island. Lifeguards usually patrol on weekdays from mid-September to May, and every day in school holidays. The park behind it has barbecues, playgrounds, beach showers and beach matting.
about 15 min
Beach · Suttons Beach
Photo: StormcrowMithrandir, CC BY-SA 4.0
Swim between the flags at Woorim
Woorim is Bribie Island's ocean beach, patrolled on weekends and public holidays from the September school holidays to May. Keep to the red and yellow flags, where lifesavers are watching. Beach matting, free beach wheelchairs and a Changing Places facility help everyone reach the sand.
about 35 min
Beach · Woorim Beach
Photo: Chris Olszewski, CC BY-SA 3.0
Walk the rainforest to Greenes Falls
The Greenes Falls track starts at Maiala in D'Aguilar National Park. It is a 4.3km return walk through subtropical rainforest to a lookout above the falls; allow about two hours. Watch for pademelons in the undergrowth, and take care crossing Browns Road.
about 35 min
Walk · Greenes Falls circuit
Photo: Sdeclan82, CC BY-SA 4.0
Barbecue with a view at Jollys Lookout
Jollys Lookout looks over the Samford Valley to Moreton Bay and north to the Glass House Mountains. Named in the 1920s after a Lord Mayor of Brisbane, it is the oldest formal lookout on the range. There are free barbecues, picnic tables and flush toilets, and the road is sealed all the way.
about 35 min
Lookout · Jollys Lookout
Photo: Kgbo, CC BY-SA 4.0
Learn Bribie's story at the Seaside Museum
Bribie Island Seaside Museum looks over Pumicestone Passage at 1 South Esplanade, Bongaree. Films tell the story of the SS Koopa, and displays cover the island's role in World War II. Brennan Park, with a playground, is about 140m away.
about 30 min
Museum · Seaside Museum
Photo: Robertwhyteus, CC BY-SA 3.0
Step back in time at Caboolture
Caboolture Historical Village has more than 70 buildings over 12 acres, with train rides for kids. Allow at least three hours to see it all. It is 2km north of central Caboolture, and a free shuttle from Caboolture station can be booked by phone.
about 25 min
Museum · Caboolture Historical Village
Photo: Sheba_Also 43,000 photos, CC BY-SA 2.0
Explore ancient objects at the Abbey Museum
The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology in Caboolture opens Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. A family ticket for two adults and up to four children is $38. Sensory-friendly quiet hours run on Thursdays from 2pm.
about 25 min
Museum · The Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology
Photo: AbbeyMarketing, CC BY-SA 4.0
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