See More. Do More. Moreton Bay has More!

It’s hard to know where to start when it comes to what you can see and do in the truly awesome region that is Moreton Bay. There are so many things to do near Brisbane and The Sunshine Coast that you'll want to stay forever! Whether it’s cultural diversity, natural beauty, activity or big events, you’ll find it here. On any given day you can choose to bask in the beauty of a Bribie beach, soaking up the sun while swimming in a rock pool, taking in a winery, shopping up a storm, or taking in the art and culture scenes of the many precincts in the Moreton Bay Region. Just get out there!

Beaches and foreshores just down the road from Brisbane

If you haven’t already discovered the beaches of Moreton Bay, you’ve got some work (or should we say play) to do! The best-known beaches can be found on Bribie Island. Woorim Beach is Brisbane’s closet patrolled surf beach, while there are plenty of other options for fishing or taking Rover for a walk. Take yourself on a beach crawl of Sylvan Beach, Bongaree Beach, Red Beach, Banksia Beach and Skirmish Point.

Redcliffe is also a popular spot for a swim. The Scarborough Foreshore, Suttons Beach, Margate Beach, Bells Beach, Redcliffe Beach, Scotts Point and Settlement Cove Lagoon are all lovely swimming spots.

Other beaches and foreshores of Moreton Bay:

  • Solander Esplanade, Bribie Island
  • Beachmere
  • Ocean Beach
  • Clontarf Beach
  • Deception Bay
  • Donnybrook
  • Godwin Beach
  • Queens Beach North
  • Sandstone Point
  • Toorbul
  • Woody Point Beach

Creeks and rock pools of Moreton Bay

Cedar Creek

If you’re looking for a more serene spot to cool down, the quiet rock pools of Cedar Creek provide the perfect respite.

Young’s Crossing

This popular swimming spot is the perfect place for a splash, especially for young children.

Stony Creek

Easy to access and explore, Stony Creek is a must visit when out at Woodford.

Take a hike in Moreton Bay!

Behold the beauty of the Moreton Bay Region and find yourself on a bush walk, mountain bike ride or horse ride. Whatever your level of experience, you’ll enjoy immersing yourself in the natural surrounds Moreton Bay has to offer:

Fancy a drop? Moreton Bay’s best wine for the tasting

Ocean View Estate is a world-class winery, which is a world away from what you might expect in Moreton. Take a vineyard and winery tour and take a taste from the vats or wander through the vineyards, spread out a blanket and treat yourself to a picnic hamper provided by Ocean View. The restaurant always impresses with estate wines matched to your meal. Or maybe you’d just prefer a little wine tasting at the cellar door? If you’re not drinking you’re not forgotten. You can indulge in a Devonshire tea or a Merlo Coffee and estate-made chocolate truffle. This is one of the best wineries in the region and well worth a visit or even a weekend escape in one of the vineyard cottages, complete with spa and spectacular views. Weddings are also extremely popular at Ocean View Estate. Maybe you’ll say I do here, too!

For some seriously amazing ocean views and a couple of glasses of the best, The Dr Red Vineyard at Mt Nebo is a must-stop on the eastern side of Brisbane Forest Park. The vineyard is planted with over 1500 grape vines, coffee trees and olive trees so all tastes are covered. Take in the view of the ocean, Moreton Island and Samford Valley all just 35 minutes’ drive from Brisbane, ten minutes from The Gap.

Antique hunters, come a hunting in Moreton Bay!

If you prefer an antique crawl to a pub crawl, Moreton has some hidden gems for hunters like you!

Bayside antique stores

  • Alros Antiques (Redcliffe)
  • Tikki Boo Antique (Clontarf)

Town antique stores

  • Silky Oak Antiques (Everton Hills)

D’Aguilar Range antique stores

  • The Dayboro Shed Antiques & Collectables

Arts and culture in Moreton Bay

Moreton may also surprise you if you’re keen to learn more in one of the region’s many museums and art galleries. The kids will also enjoy the experience with sections in each museum and art gallery just for them.

Art galleries

From privately owned to the regional art galleries in Moreton, you’ll be inspired by the creativity that’s emerging all the time from the region. Discover art from local artists as well as touring exhibitions that cover sculpture, ceramic, glass, jewellery, silk, printmaking, painting, photography and drawing.

Bayside gallery experiences

Country gallery experiences

D’Aguilar Range gallery experiences

  • Dayboro Art Gallery
  • Hay Cottage Arts & Craft (Dayboro)
  • The Slab Hut Gallery (Samford)
  • Woodford Community Arts Group

Museums and historical sites

From the region’s pre-European penal settlement to the pioneering families that established the farming and dairy communities of Dayboro, Samford, Woodford and Caboolture, Moreton has plenty to offer the history buff. Go back even further and discover a large collection of Medieval and ancient Egyptian antiquities, including illuminated manuscripts, stained glass and Roman pottery.

Museums & heritage villages

Historical sites & trails

Events and activities in Moreton Bay

The Moreton Bay region does events REALLY well. From music festivals to winter art trails and kite festivals for the whole family, there’s probably something happening right now so get out your calendar!

Woodford Folk Festival

Get your hippy on at the Woodford Folk Festival, the annual six-day event held from December 27th - January 1st.

This is a world music festival, with more than 1500 shows featuring local, national and international artists performing music, dance, theatre, comedy, arts and education.

Past big names have included John Butler Trio, Waifs, The Beautiful Girls and Beth Orton. There’s even a Children’s Festival within the festival!

Abbey Medieval Festival

This annual, authentic medieval event is held near Caboolture every July at the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology. Watch as brave knights take to the lists in the joust or be mesmerised by the hypnotic dance of the belly dancers. Or meander through the 60 medieval inspired market stalls, from beautifully crafted medieval weapons to armour, gowns, garlands and crafts.

Redcliffe KiteFest

The Ultimate Kids Weekend! Families will get swept away in the fun, colour and excitement of the annual Redcliffe KiteFest where kites of all shapes and sizes fill the sky. Redcliffe KiteFest gets bigger and better every year with a huge contingent of international and domestic kite flyers set to come together in Pelican Park.

Redcliffe Sails Festival

Another spectacular event in the Moreton Bay region is the annual Redcliffe Sails Festival, which takes place on Good Friday on the foreshore of Suttons Beach on the Redcliffe Peninsula. You’ll also find yourself in the perfect position to take in the Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race.

With so many amazing things to do near Brisbane and The Sunshine Coast, you'll never want to leave!

Moreton today. It’s so moreish!

Searching for more ways to explore the region? Check out the below recommendations:

North Lakes Event Cinema

Trevena Glen Farm

Tempest Seafood Restaurant & Teppanyaki Grill

Sandstone Point Hotel

Redcliffe Markets

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Looking for more things to do and see? Pop into one of the region's Accredited Visitor Information Centres, the volunteers have a wealth of local knowledge.

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Acknowledgement of Country - We would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of the Moreton Bay Region, the Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi, Jinibara, and Turrbal people and pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We recognise the ongoing connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to this land and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the original custodians of this land.