Beaches and swimming

Beaches

Beaches across South East Queensland, from surf beaches on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast to calmer bayside shores on Moreton Bay.

Parks

Shorncliffe, Brisbane

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!

Beaches

Cabarita Beach, Gold Coast

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!

Beaches

Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast

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.

Swimming spots

Wynnum, Brisbane

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.