Redland Bay is a bayside suburb about 45 minutes by car from Brisbane, and the mainland gateway to the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. Most people know it for the Weinam Creek ferry terminal, but it also has foreshore parks, a monthly night market and a bit of flying boat history.
If you are heading across to the islands, this guide covers the terminal, the parking and what to do on the mainland side while you wait.
Redland Bay Marina and the ferry terminal
SeaLink runs passenger and vehicle ferries from Weinam Creek, Banana Street, to Macleay, Lamb, Russell and Karragarra Islands. The Marina Ferry Terminal is connected to the car parks by a footbridge. Timetables and fares are on SeaLink’s Bay Islands visitor information page.
Redland Bay’s redevelopment around Weinam Creek has also added a recreational boat ramp, finished in late 2024, new pathways and more car parking. Council also plans a multi-level car park, with opening listed for late 2028.
For the islands themselves, see Russell Island and the guides to Macleay Island, Lamb Island and Karragarra Island.
Parks and the foreshore
Redland Bay has a scenic bayfront foreshore with walking and bike paths, plus conservation areas including Bayview Conservation Park, Days Road, Kidd Street and Serpentine Creek. Nev Stafford Park holds the Redland Bay War Memorial. The suburb also has a boat ramp, a golf course and a parkrun.
If you bring a dog, Redland City Council bans dogs from all bathing reserves, from within 10 metres of play and fitness equipment, and from the foreshore in front of the swimming enclosures at Redland Bay. In summer, mozzies and midges can be a nuisance near the water.
A bit of history
Qantas flying boats ran from Redland Bay from 1953 to 1971, and the base closed in 1972. Activity peaked in July 1953 with 105 commercial movements, and Ansett flew tourists to Hayman Island from here from 1955. The flying boat terminal was a jetty at Banana Street, and passengers in transit waited at the Redland Bay Hotel.
Heritage-listed sites include Orange Grove Manor, the Redland Bay State School Residence and the Moreton Bay fig trees on Moores Road.
Shoreline Markets
Shoreline Markets is a monthly night market at 9 Jingeri Street in the Shoreline estate. It runs on the first Friday of each month and entry is free. The listing shows 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm for dates from October 2026, and the next one is Friday 4 December 2026. Earlier dates ran 4 to 8 pm or 5 to 9 pm, so check the listing before you go.
Cafes in Redland Bay
The Redlands Coast tourism site lists Merak GF Artisan Deli Cafe in Redland Bay, along with other local cafes, restaurants and shops in the village.
Planning your visit
- How long: allow an hour or two for a foreshore walk and a coffee. Add the ferry timetable if you are crossing to an island.
- Cost: the parks are free. Ferries and any parking charges are extra.
- Best time: mornings for the ferry and the foreshore, or the first Friday evening of the month for the market.
- What to bring: a hat, sunscreen, water and insect repellent.
Getting to Redland Bay and parking
Redland Bay is about 40 km by road from the Brisbane CBD, about 45 minutes by car without traffic.
Council built more than 500 car parks at Moores Road for ferry users, and council lists the car park as unpaid. From mid-July 2026 council is changing the 384 unrestricted spaces into 297 spaces with a seven-day limit and 87 with a three-day limit, and 38 boat-trailer spaces into one-day parking. Temporary car parks with 141 spaces on Banana Street and 122 on Hamilton Street opened in late 2024. Check the signs and council’s Weinam Creek parking page on the day.
By public transport, Translink bus 250 runs between Redland Bay and Carindale through Cleveland and meets the ferry at the Redland Bay Marina stop, and route 272 runs from Redland Bay Marina to Redland Hospital via Thornlands. Plan your trip with the Translink Journey Planner or call 13 12 30.
Nearby
- Victoria Point – the next suburb along the Redlands coast.
- Coochiemudlo Island – an island in Moreton Bay.
- Cleveland Markets – markets in Cleveland.
- Raby Bay – a Cleveland waterfront spot.
- Mount Cotton – an inland Redlands suburb.
Browse more of the Redlands and the islands.
You might also like
- Wellington Point Recreation Reserve – a Redlands foreshore reserve.
- Brisbane CityHopper
- Noosa Ferry (Noosaville)
Quick answers
How far is Redland Bay from Brisbane?
About 40 km by road from the Brisbane CBD, about 45 minutes by car without traffic.
Where does the ferry to the Bay Islands leave from?
From Weinam Creek, Banana Street, Redland Bay. SeaLink serves Macleay, Lamb, Russell and Karragarra Islands.
Where do you park for the Redland Bay ferry?
At the Moores Road car park, which has more than 500 spaces and is listed as unpaid. Time limits of one, three or seven days apply from mid-July 2026, so read the signs.
When is the Redland Bay market?
Shoreline Markets run on the first Friday of each month at 9 Jingeri Street, listed 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm from October 2026.
Can you get to Redland Bay by public transport?
Yes. Translink bus 250 runs to Carindale via Cleveland, and bus 272 runs to Redland Hospital via Thornlands.
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