Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
Explore the region
Explore Moreton Bay's bayside, hinterland and Bribie Island communities. Island access and travel times vary; Brisbane is listed separately.
Listings across Bongaree, Bribie Island, Caboolture, Clontarf, Dayboro, Morayfield, North Lakes, Petrie, Redcliffe, Samford Village, Scarborough, Strathpine, Woodford, Woody Point, Woorim.
Attractions and places to visit
44 places in this selection. Opening hours, access and admission vary; check the place details.
On Margate Parade, another pristine beach awaits on the Redcliffe Peninsula. With golden sand and calm, sheltered waters, it's a favourite spot for a relaxed swim.
Margate also boasts the longest stretch of mainland sand in the area, complemented by a two-kilometre timber boardwalk running alongside the shoreline. Perfect for walkers, cyclists and little ones on scooters, it's an easy way to take in the coastal scenery.
At the northern end, you'll find the charming Scotts Point swimming pavilion. Built in 1937, it offers a glimpse into beachside life of a bygone era. Lining the esplanade, towering Norfolk Pines add to the atmosphere, their history stretching back more than 150 years to the early settlers of the Redcliffe Peninsula. Their expansive canopy provides welcome shade during the warmer months.
Margate Beach is well-equipped with quality BBQ facilities, making it an ideal spot for a laid-back day by the water. Pack a picnic, gather friends or family, and settle in to enjoy the fresh sea air and sweeping views across Moreton Bay to Moreton Island.
Dive into adventure at Aqua Warrior, Moreton Bay's inflatable water park set on the beautiful Pelican Park foreshore in Clontarf.
With giant slides, climbing walls, and fun obstacles floating right on the bay, it's the ultimate spot for families, friends, schools, and groups looking for a day of laughs, splashes, and excitement.
Safe, supervised, and surrounded by stunning views, Aqua Warrior is the perfect mix of fun and fitness on the water.
An attraction that has history, beauty and great angling qualities, the Woody Point Jetty is a popular destination for all, especially photographers. Try your hand at fishing all year-round, and while ideal fishing times may vary, you can’t go past a sunrise or sunset fish with the beautiful hues of yellow, orange and red bounce across the horizon and reflecting in the water.
If fishing isn’t on your list of things to do, a picnic or a nice stroll along the waterfront are always a great alternative. There are plenty of fish and chips shops in the local vicinity as well as The Belvedere Hotel, known colloquially as the home of celebrations.
On the banks of beautiful Lake Eden, North Lakes Town Park offers fun for all. There are three playgrounds suitable for children of all ages including two small in-ground trampolines, swings, climbing frames, slides, tunnels and more.
As the main feature, Lake Eden is a man-made lake with a two-kilometre paved pathway making it a perfect spot for running or walking. There is signage posted at regular intervals, so you can keep track of how far you have run. It is the spot for the popular Saturday mornings Park Run or enjoy rhe outdoor fitness equipment around the lake.
The park's highlight is the wildlife that call it home. Eels, turtles, water dragons, swans, ducks and more can be spotted playing in the lake's waters. There are large shady trees so you may even spot a possum, koala or snake! The park has plenty of shelters, picnic tables, barbecues and space for small gatherings.
Accessible parking spaces are located near the North Lakes Hotel.
Come down to Red Lock Escape Rooms located at Westfield North Lakes to experience their immersive, 60-minute, real-life adventure games!
You and your team meet in a themed room and have one hour to complete a mission and "escape" the room. An escape room experience requires teamwork, speed, creativity, and logic. Escape rooms are perfect for family vacations, birthday parties, corporate team-building, or just having fun with your friends. It's always a bonding experience!
There are currently six epic escape room experiences to choose from:
Area 52
Aunt Annie's Asylum
The Lost Jungle Gemstone
The Wizard's Apprentice
Game of Stones
New! The Witch's Lair
Red Lock Escape Rooms design and build their own escape room experiences and were awarded 'Best Puzzle Master 2020' by international escape room review group ESCAPETHEROOMers.
Hey Caddy North Lakes is a local mini golf venue for play, celebrations, and time together with kids, families, and mates in north Brisbane. The colourful mini golf course is available for play, school holiday fun, birthday parties, and private group bookings. A food menu packed with crowd favourites and a fully licensed sports bar are available, so guests are never far from something to eat or a drink in hand while they relax between rounds. The course is designed for first-timers and mini golf fans alike, bringing plenty of laughs and friendly competition. Flexible group bundles and party packages suit all ages.
Welcome to X-Golf North Lakes, a local indoor golf and sports bar in Brisbane's north! Guests can join casual rounds, tournaments, coaching sessions, or private hire. A relaxed atmosphere is paired with a full bar and a curated menu, making it the perfect spot to catch the game or relax with friends. Premium simulators provide accurate ball data and access to world-renowned international courses. From casual group bundles to tailored event packages, flexible options are available for different occasions.
Cool down on a hot summers day at The Mill Water Park. Located in Petrie the park is perfect for hours of fun with a 24-metre flying fox, an 8-metre climbing tower, interactive fountains, shallow splash zones, and a fun water bucket splash pad.
Perfect for barbecues, kids parties, and more, this free-to-enjoy space is open to everyone. With custom-designed areas for both aquatic and adventure play, kids can explore, splash, and socialise in an inclusive environment.
The park also features LED light fountains for a choreographed water play experience, with an interactive light show at night. To save water and energy, the splash park enters "sleep mode" after inactivity.
Buckle up your helmet, strap up those rollerblades, or put on those running shoes and hit the pavement for a workout. Take the shared pathway from Petrie to Kippa-Ring.
At three metres wide and 12.6 kilometres long, the shared pathway is great for recreational bike rides, strolls, and skates. It is also accommodating for prams, motorised scooters, and exercise enthusiasts.
If you want to explore the local hotspots off-track, they recommend Lake Eden, Sweeney Reserve, John Oxley Reserve, and Wyllie Park.
From the shared pathway, you can access Queensland Rail train stations located at: Petrie, Kallangur, Murrumba Downs, Mango Hill, Mango Hill East, Rothwell and Kippa-Ring.
On the banks of the South Pine River, this park north of Brisbane is one of the most popular and largest recreation spaces in the Moreton Bay region. The wide-open grassed areas are perfect for celebrations and events as well as for playing sports such as cricket and football.
The playgrounds most iconic feature is the pedal train with a garden maze built in between the tracks. The fully fenced and tree-shaded playground is decked out with climbing structures, swings, slides and much more! There are shaded picnic areas fitted with barbeques, perfect for a family gathering.
Pine Rivers Park also features an exclusive toddler play area, complete with toddler-height activities such as a sandpit and swing set. It is also home to many events throughout the year!
Located in Bongaree, Bribie Island, Red Beach is the perfect spot to catch a sunset and soak up the sun with your four-legged friends. This eight-kilometre beach can be accessed from Tully Street after a walk along a vegetation path that leads out to the sandy shores.
This Bribie Island dog-friendly allows for leashed dogs to run, swim and play. Red Beach generally doesn’t experience rough waves, which is perfect for families and dog owners to take a relaxing dip with their pooches. After some kilometres, Red Beach meets up with Woody Bay (close to Woorim Beach). Woody Bay is also a dog-friendly beach, perfect for dog owners who want to take a long walk during low tide with their pooch.
Covering almost 88 hectares of land, Buckley’s Hole Conservation Park at Bribie Island contains a freshwater lagoon, woodland, open forest and beach. A bird-watchers paradise, there are more than 190 species of birdlife that call the conservation park home.
The ever-changing landscape of Buckley’s Hole Conservation Park allows for different species of fish and diverse bait in the waterhole. Coupled with the fact that it is not an overfished area, Buckley’s Hole is a fisherman’s delight.
The park is accessible from The Boulevard or via the track that runs from Tully Street to Red Beach.
