Brisbane seaside?

Question

Hello all Brisbaners :)

I'm considering moving to Brisbane for couple of months, I like everything I read about it but the only thing that puts me off is the "beach situation".

Do you know how is it with the lagoone/man made beach inside the city - I mean how big is it actually, how deep is the water etc.

And what is the closest place in the sea side where is it possible to swim - not neccessarily "white sandy beach", just a nice place to swim not far from the actual city.

thank you all :))

Answer 1

Redcliffe has the nicest beaches that are closest to Brisbane.

Answer 2

South Bank lagoon is very small and always crowded with people. It is a nice place to hang out when you can't get out of town, lots of eateries, cafes, etc. The lagoon is pretty wide, but not very deep. The walkways around South Bank are arch with metal covered in flowers that is enchanting.

All of Brisbane is wonderful, we walked the entire city in 2 days and the architecture and history was amazing.

Best beaches to frequent would be Redcliffe, there are 7 of them to choose from. Sandgate is a great walking area, the jetty is wonderful and the kite surfers are great to watch... but not much beach front. They are just a bridge apart. Check out the redcliffe webpage for more indepth, but around the jetty is a bit rocky, so is woody point... they are short enough distance between each one that you could walk the entire coast with no worries. Start with the pelican feeding at Pelican Point and work your way around to Margate and further up to Queen's Beach. They have parasailing, surfing, facilities etc. that makes it great. There is another lagoon there like the CBD brisbane that is only busy when school is out. When I went there was only one family. Sandgate and Redcliffe is only about 20/30 min outside the city.

Bribie Island up the coast has great beaches that are not crowded too. Total seclusion when school is on.

Even if you don't have transportation, the public system is outstanding. Don't drive in Brisbane the parking will cost an arm and a leg..e.g. $40 for 3 hours at the mall. The central train station is strategically placed to get to easily and the buses go everywhere, will let you off right at the beach.

I don't know if they still can, but when my husband was young he use to swim off the cliffs in the Brisbane River on the otherside of South Bank.

There are always great places to get wet in Brissy.

Answer 3

South bank parkland beach is about 2 mt deep at the deepest 20 to 30 mt wide-long if i remember right

Sandgate/Wynnum/nudgee beach are the nearest places on the bay to swim

i would choose Sandgate

http://www.visitsouthbank.com/attraction...

Answer 4

Southbank is usually for families and is only about 2 metres at it deepest point and it really a play area

Answer 5

Southbank is the Lagoon in the CBD of Brisbane,but is mailnly used by families.I suggest that you drive to the Coast (if you have transport) as there is a great choice of beaches and swimming pools located within say an hours drive.If you are moving soon you will not get the crowds at the beaches that you get in Summer.

Answer 6

Shorncliffe, Sandgate. Redcliffe is very nice.

Answer 7

http://www.ourbrisbane.com/activeandheal...   her's some info on all the swimming pools around brisbane but maybe you have one at your accomodation. You are right brisbanes beach situation is not good. The man made beach area at South bank is usually full of children splashing around although very nice there for families. not much fun for the serious swimmer. I would suggest you take a trip to the Gold Coast or North to the Sunshine Coast maybe Bribie Island in any spare time for a day at the beach. A lot of People go to the Gold Coast from Brisbane.

Answer 8

The people above have given you good advice...I would also recommend the Redcliffe Peninsula which is only an hour by bus & train from the CBD of Brisbane.

I live nearby & can honestly say that it's a lifestyle that's hard to beat.

As for the lagoon ....Redcliffe has one of those as well right on the waterfront ....fed by natural salt water & in a truly beautiful setting..

Answer 9

when considering moving to brisbane - which suburb do you intend to move to??? if you want to be on the rail line to city centre - then sandgate would be the nearest swimming area.  or you can look at living in the wynnum manly area.

southbank parklands is great for walking/cycling etc but the little pools are more for children to play in.

there is no surf beaches along the coast of Moreton Bay as they are protected by moreton and stradbroke islands. once past the islands to the north and south there are surf beaches and white sand.