THE BEST Beaches in Brisbane
From secluded coves to lively shorelines — find the best beaches in Brisbane with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.
🏖️ Beaches in Brisbane
- Streets Beach South Bank — The South Bank Parklands are located at South Bank within the suburb of South Brisbane in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The parkland, on the transformed site of Brisbane's World Expo 88, was officially opened to the public on 20 June 1992.
- North Stradbroke Island beaches — North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah), colloquially Straddie or North Straddie, is an island that lies within Moreton Bay in the Australian state of Queensland, 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of the centre of Brisbane. Originally there was only one Stradbroke Island but in 1896 it split into North Stradbroke Island and South Stradbroke Island separated by the Jumpinpin Channel. The Quandamooka people are the traditional owners of North Stradbroke island.
- Redcliffe Beach — Redcliffe Beach is a beach on the Redcliffe Peninsula north of Brisbane, with a jetty, beachfront promenade, and views of Moreton Island, popular for swimming and fishing.
- Scarborough Beach — Scarborough Beach is a beach on the Redcliffe Peninsula north of Brisbane, with a beachfront park, boat ramp, and views of Moreton Island, popular with families.
- Deception Bay — A beach in brisbane with swimming, sunbathing, and coastal views, popular with locals and visitors alike.
- Bribie Island beaches — Bribie Island is the smallest and most northerly of three major sand islands forming the coastline sheltering the northern part of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. The others are Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island. Bribie Island is 34 kilometres long, and 8 kilometres at its widest. Archibald Meston believed that the name of the island came from a corruption of a mainland word for it, Boorabee meaning koala. However, the correct Joondaburri name for the island is Yarun.
- Dutton Park Beach — Dutton Park Beach is a small beach on the Brisbane River at Dutton Park, with a riverside walk and city views, popular with local residents.
- Banksia Beach — A popular beach near Brisbane, offering sand, sea, and a relaxing coastal atmosphere for swimming, sunbathing, and waterfront walks.
- Woorim Beach — A popular beach near Brisbane, offering sand, sea, and a relaxing coastal atmosphere for swimming, sunbathing, and waterfront walks.
- Flinders Reef — Flinders Reef is a small isolated reef near Moreton Island, 5 kilometres (3 mi) north-east of Cape Moreton in South East Queensland, Australia. It has the highest number of coral species of any subtropical reef system along Australia's east coast and is the nearest true coral reef to Brisbane. Flinders Reef is one of South East Queensland's most popular dive sites. The reef is located within the Moreton Bay Marine Park and is monitored by the Reef Check conservation program. The reef is located within the Tweed–Moreton marine biogeographic region.
- Main Beach North Stradbroke — North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah), colloquially Straddie or North Straddie, is an island that lies within Moreton Bay in the Australian state of Queensland, 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of the centre of Brisbane. Originally there was only one Stradbroke Island but in 1896 it split into North Stradbroke Island and South Stradbroke Island separated by the Jumpinpin Channel. The Quandamooka people are the traditional owners of North Stradbroke island.
- Dog Beach — Dog Beach, a laid-back beach in Brisbane in the Gordon Park area with warm sand, shallow entry, and nearby casual food options.