Beaches to explore in South East Queensland
Explore Lower Moora Park, Shorncliffe – a family-friendly destination featuring a massive playground, the historic Shorncliffe Pier, a serene beach, and plenty of picnic areas. Perfect for fishing, kids’ activities, and relaxing by Moreton Bay. Plan your visit today!
Just a short 1.5 hour drive from Brisbane, Cabarita Beach has a lot to offer including pristine ocean views, delightful nature walks and stunning grassy hillsides. Whale watching is also a favourite local pastime so keep your eye out and you may be lucky enough to spot one!
Burleigh Heads Beach is a very popular, family friendly beach located on the Gold Coast which truly does have something for everyone. In addition to sprawling golden beaches, it boasts a large park with a playground, plenty of picnic areas, takeaway food shops within walking distance, and winding forest nature walks right next door which lead into the Burleigh Heads National Park.
Orion Lagoon is a world class swimming lagoon in Springfield made up of 3.5kms of swimming pools at depths varying from 0-1.5M, making it the perfect day out for any family.
Wynnum Wading Pool Park is a public water park located at the edge of town, next to the sea in Wynnum. Apart from the water park and wading pool, the park also features a playground for the kids, sheltered areas for picnics, nearby cafes and push bike paths, if you’re in the mood for a ride.
Located right in the centre of Gold Coast City, Evandale Parklands is the perfect location to escape the crowds. Featuring a beautiful lake, surrounded by a walking track, plenty of shady places to set up a picnic blanket, a playground for the kids and exercise stations for the adults – Evandale Parklands has something for everyone.
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