Settlement Cove Lagoon is a free public saltwater lagoon on the Redcliffe seafront, about 34 km north of Brisbane. Lifeguards are on duty every day, the main lagoon is 95 metres long, and there is a separate shallow pool for little kids.
It sits on Redcliffe Parade, with picnic shelters, sheltered barbecues and a playground beside the water. You can swim, picnic and walk the seafront path to the jetty in one trip, and it costs nothing.
Swimming at Settlement Cove Lagoon
The main lagoon is salt water with chlorine, 95 metres long and up to 1.8 metres deep. Two water ramps let people walk into the water, and there is a water wheelchair (200 kg maximum) that you can ask the lifeguards about.
Council rules ban diving and jumping, and inflatables are limited to small rings and floaties for children. Bikes, skates and scooters are not allowed inside the lagoon area.
The children’s pool
The children’s pool is salt water with chlorine and up to 0.3 metres deep. It is partly shaded and partly fenced, with mushroom and gecko fountains for toddlers to splash around.
Lifeguard hours
Lifeguards are on duty every day. From 1 September to the first Monday in May they are there from 5 am to 9 pm. From the first Tuesday in May to 31 August the hours are 6 am to 6 pm.
Children aged 11 to 14 also need an adult watching with constant visual contact. Check the council page before you go in case hours or closures have changed.
Facilities, barbecues and playground
- Toilets, an amenities block and change rooms, including a unisex accessible toilet.
- Picnic shelters and a sheltered barbecue area by the water.
- A playground with swings and a slide close by.
- Palm trees line the lagoon and the children’s pool is partly shaded.
Portable barbecues (gas, charcoal or butane) are not allowed, so use the council barbecues or bring a cold picnic. Smoking, vaping, alcohol and glass are banned, and there is 24-hour CCTV over the area.
Is Settlement Cove Lagoon dog friendly?
Dogs are not allowed in the lagoon area. Leashed dogs can use the walking paths, and certified service animals can go anywhere except the water.
Accessibility
An accessible path runs from the accessible parking spaces near the Redcliffe Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club to the lagoon. The main lagoon has two water ramps and a water wheelchair, and there is an accessible toilet.
Walk the seafront
A seafront walkway leads from the lagoon to Redcliffe Jetty, and bikeways link the jetty and Redcliffe Point. Keep bikes and scooters on the paths, as they are not allowed inside the lagoon area.
On Sundays the Redcliffe Markets run along Redcliffe Parade, and the Redcliffe day out guide shows how the lagoon, jetty and beach fit into a whole day.
Planning your visit
- How long: one to two hours for a swim and play; half a day with a barbecue lunch and a seafront walk.
- Cost: free. Bookings cannot be made.
- What to bring: sunscreen, hats, towels, swimmers for the kids and food if you plan to use the barbecues.
- Groups: large groups must notify council at least two weeks ahead, and the organiser is responsible for supervision.
- Contact: council on (07) 3205 0555.
Getting there and parking
Settlement Cove Lagoon is on Redcliffe Parade, about 34 km and about 45 minutes by car from the Brisbane CBD without traffic.
Use the car park off the roundabout at Redcliffe Parade and Anzac Avenue, near the surf club. Accessible spaces are near the surf club, with a path to the lagoon.
For buses, use the Translink Journey Planner or call 13 12 30. The council page is Settlement Cove Lagoon.
Nearby
- Redcliffe Beach, Jetty and Lagoon – the full day out around the foreshore.
- Suttons Beach – a beach for swimming further along the peninsula.
- Redcliffe Markets – Sunday waterfront markets on Redcliffe Parade.
- Woody Point Jetty – a fishing jetty on Bramble Bay.
- Clontarf Beach – parks, barbecues and a playground on the bay.
- Scarborough Marina – boats and waterfront lunches.
- Redcliffe Botanic Gardens – walks and a nursery.
Browse more swimming spots and the Redcliffe Peninsula.
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- Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (Southport)
- Wynnum Wading Pool (Brisbane)
- Streets Beach (South Brisbane)
Quick answers
Is Settlement Cove Lagoon free?
Yes. It is a free public facility and bookings cannot be made.
What are the lifeguard hours at Settlement Cove Lagoon?
Daily from 5 am to 9 pm between 1 September and the first Monday in May, and daily from 6 am to 6 pm from the first Tuesday in May to 31 August.
How deep is Settlement Cove Lagoon?
The main lagoon is up to 1.8 metres deep and 95 metres long. The children’s pool is up to 0.3 metres deep.
Can I bring my dog to Settlement Cove Lagoon?
Not into the lagoon area. Leashed dogs are allowed on the walking paths.
Where do I park for Settlement Cove Lagoon?
In the car park off the roundabout at Redcliffe Parade and Anzac Avenue, near the surf club, where the accessible spaces are.
Can I bring my own barbecue?
No. Portable barbecues are banned, but there is a sheltered council barbecue area.
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