Alexandra Hills is a suburb in Brisbane’s Redlands with a big free playground, bushland trails on its doorstep and a bowling and putt putt hub for wet days. It sits about 26 km south-east of the Brisbane CBD, close to Capalaba and Cleveland.
It is not a postcard destination, which is exactly why it suits an easy family day: a morning at the park, a bush wander, then lunch and a game of putt putt.
Hanover Drive Park: parkour and a giant spinning climber
Hanover Drive Park, at 11-21 Hanover Drive, is the main reason families head here. Redland City Council rebuilt it in a $1.5 million upgrade and it was the first park on Redlands Coast with dedicated parkour facilities.
The play space has a giant climbing structure that spins, separate toddler and primary play areas, a sand play area with a dino dig, a net climbing tower, a sandstone tunnel, a see-saw, rubber domes, monkey bars and swings. There is a caterpillar hopscotch painted on the paving too.
For a picnic there are shelters, a table and a double barbecue. You will find a drinking fountain, extra seating and shade sails over parts of the play equipment, plus two accessible car parking spaces.
Bush walks in the Squirrel Glider Conservation Area
Alexandra Hills has several bushland conservation areas, and the Squirrel Glider Conservation Area is the one Redland City Council lists among the places to explore in the suburb.
It sits between Finucane Road and McMillan Road, with a gravel track, a timber boardwalk across low ground and a creek lined with lilies.
Bowling and putt putt at the Alexandra Hills Hotel
When the weather turns, ThunderBowl Alexandra Hills is a family entertainment hub inside the Alexandra Hills Hotel, and Alex Hills Putt Putt is a mini golf course at the same venue. Both are listed by Redlands Coast tourism as things to do in the Alexandra Hills and Capalaba area.
The hotel also has a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, so you can make a half day of it. Pair it with the park in the morning and you have a full day out in one suburb without a long drive between stops.
Redlands IndigiScapes: bush trails, cafe and playground
The Redlands Coast guide lists Redlands IndigiScapes among the things to do in the Alexandra Hills area. It is Redland City Council’s environment education centre on 14.5 hectares of bushland, with over 3 km of trails, a playground, barbecues and a hedge maze.
IndigiCafe serves locally inspired food and drinks with a bush tucker twist on the verandah of the centre, and the native nursery sells plants for Redlands Coast gardens. Check the council’s IndigiScapes page for opening hours before you go.
Other parks to know about
Valantine Road Park connects Finucane Road and Valantine Road, and council has upgraded its pathway lighting, which makes it a handy walking link between the two streets.
Planning your visit
- Best time: mornings, before the heat, for the play space and the bush.
- Cost: the parks are free. Bowling and putt putt are paid, so check prices on the venue’s pages.
- What to bring: water, hats, sunscreen and sturdy shoes for the bush track.
- Accessibility: Hanover Drive Park has two accessible car parking spaces. Track surfaces in the bush reserves are not published, so check with council if you need a smooth path.
Getting there and parking
Alexandra Hills is about 26 km from the Brisbane CBD, about 35 minutes by car without traffic. Hanover Drive Park is at 11-21 Hanover Drive, and the Squirrel Glider Conservation Area lies between Finucane Road and McMillan Road.
Plan public transport trips with the Translink Journey Planner or call 13 12 30. For things to do in the area see the Redlands Coast visitor guide to Alexandra Hills, and for park details check Redland City Council’s Hanover Drive Park announcement. Details can change, so check before you go.
Nearby
- Capalaba – the next suburb over, with more to do and eat.
- Cleveland – the bayside town with foreshore and shops.
- Ormiston – a short drive north on the bay.
- Raby Bay, Cleveland – foreshore park, harbour and a playground by the water.
- Mount Cotton – more bushland, a short drive south.
Browse more parks, nature walks and everything in the Redlands.
Events in the area
- Enchanted Christmas Garden – see the post for the next dates.
You might also like
- Victoria Point (Redlands)
- Manly Harbour Village (Brisbane)
- Rochedale (Brisbane)
Quick answers
What is there to do in Alexandra Hills?
Play at Hanover Drive Park, walk in the Squirrel Glider Conservation Area, or head to ThunderBowl and Alex Hills Putt Putt at the Alexandra Hills Hotel.
What is at Hanover Drive Park?
Parkour facilities, a giant spinning climber, toddler and primary play areas, sand play, a double barbecue, picnic shelters and a drinking fountain.
Is there bushland to walk in?
Yes. The Squirrel Glider Conservation Area has a gravel track and a timber boardwalk between Finucane Road and McMillan Road.
How far is Alexandra Hills from Brisbane?
About 26 km from the Brisbane CBD, about 35 minutes by car.
Is there somewhere to eat and walk together?
Redlands IndigiScapes has over 3 km of trails and IndigiCafe on the verandah of its environment centre.
Is there something for a wet day?
Yes, ThunderBowl and Alex Hills Putt Putt at the Alexandra Hills Hotel.
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