Brisbane may have relaxed beach feel, but the city is actually set in off the coast. Head to suburbs like Redcliffe and Manly to soak up beautiful and serene atmosphere of Moreton Bay.
Redcliffe: From Queenslands first European settlement (1824), to a thriving seaside city, Redcliffe is only a 30 minute drive from Brisbane. Part of the attraction to Redcliffe is the relaxed lifestyle, golden beaches, and parks. This peninsula sticks out into Moreton Bay, and from the top of the volcanic cliffs you can take in the views of the islands from across the bay.
While you are at Redcliffe, you can follow one of the heritage trails and enjoy the sights of some historic buildings. The beaches are perfect if you enjoy swimming and the Redcliffe Jetty is the popular choice for anyone that enjoys fishing. On the second and fourth Sunday of each month, the Queensland Kite Flyer Society hold kite flying days, which is a fun activity for all ages. If wildlife is something that interests you then there are also tours that depart from Redcliffe.
Alma Park Zoo: Set in award winning rainforest gardens, the zoo is 28 kilometers north of the city, inland from Redcliffe. It features both Australian and exotic animals and offer many opportunities for interaction. You can touch koalas, feed kangaroos and deer in the walk-through enclosures and see animals ranging from wombats to camels and monkeys. There are also lots of pretty spots for a picnic.
Wynnum-Manly: Its hard to believe that this beautiful coastal area is just 15 kilometers east of the city. Pandanus Beach is the largest sandy beach in the Wynnum North Mangrove Circuit is worth a look, especially for wildlife watch out for fish and migrating birds. If you're feeling active, a boardwalk skirts the foreshore; hire a bike to ride the 5 kilometer esplanade from Manly to Lota. The Manly Boat Harbour is a vista of stunning yachts and charters and hire boats for both fishing and sailing are available. Tours to the island of St Helena also depart from here. This island is two-thirds national park, and served as a penal settlement between 1867 and 1932. Prison life is recalled in the grim structures that remain.
The neighboring suburbs of Wynnum-Manly have history that dates back to the 1860's and offers some of the most interesting historic sights. At the mouth of the Brisbane River, just north of Wynnum, is the 19th century Fort Lytoon which is surrounded by a moat. While at the fort, there is a museum, open on Sundays and public holidays, that explores the history of Queenslands military and social aspects from 1879. If you travel further north, you will reach the Port of Brisbane where you can enjoy a public tour or stop into the visitor information centre.
Redcliffe: From Queenslands first European settlement (1824), to a thriving seaside city, Redcliffe is only a 30 minute drive from Brisbane. Part of the attraction to Redcliffe is the relaxed lifestyle, golden beaches, and parks. This peninsula sticks out into Moreton Bay, and from the top of the volcanic cliffs you can take in the views of the islands from across the bay.
While you are at Redcliffe, you can follow one of the heritage trails and enjoy the sights of some historic buildings. The beaches are perfect if you enjoy swimming and the Redcliffe Jetty is the popular choice for anyone that enjoys fishing. On the second and fourth Sunday of each month, the Queensland Kite Flyer Society hold kite flying days, which is a fun activity for all ages. If wildlife is something that interests you then there are also tours that depart from Redcliffe.
Alma Park Zoo: Set in award winning rainforest gardens, the zoo is 28 kilometers north of the city, inland from Redcliffe. It features both Australian and exotic animals and offer many opportunities for interaction. You can touch koalas, feed kangaroos and deer in the walk-through enclosures and see animals ranging from wombats to camels and monkeys. There are also lots of pretty spots for a picnic.
Wynnum-Manly: Its hard to believe that this beautiful coastal area is just 15 kilometers east of the city. Pandanus Beach is the largest sandy beach in the Wynnum North Mangrove Circuit is worth a look, especially for wildlife watch out for fish and migrating birds. If you're feeling active, a boardwalk skirts the foreshore; hire a bike to ride the 5 kilometer esplanade from Manly to Lota. The Manly Boat Harbour is a vista of stunning yachts and charters and hire boats for both fishing and sailing are available. Tours to the island of St Helena also depart from here. This island is two-thirds national park, and served as a penal settlement between 1867 and 1932. Prison life is recalled in the grim structures that remain.
The neighboring suburbs of Wynnum-Manly have history that dates back to the 1860's and offers some of the most interesting historic sights. At the mouth of the Brisbane River, just north of Wynnum, is the 19th century Fort Lytoon which is surrounded by a moat. While at the fort, there is a museum, open on Sundays and public holidays, that explores the history of Queenslands military and social aspects from 1879. If you travel further north, you will reach the Port of Brisbane where you can enjoy a public tour or stop into the visitor information centre.
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