Brisbane is set in off the coast, despite the relaxed beach feel it gives off. For the beauty and serene atmosphere of Moreton bay suburbs such as Redcliffe and Manly are where you will wan to head.
Redcliffe: This was the first site for European settlement in Queensland, in 1824. Today it is a full established, popular seaside city that is only 30 minutes from Brisbane. Redcliffs laid back life style, golden sand beaches and beautiful parks are only part of what attracts so many here each year. When on Redcliffe, you can travel to the top of the volcanic cliffs and take in some of the most breathtaking views of the islands from across Moreton Bay.
There are heritage trails that you can follow, where you will enjoy the sights of historic buildings. Redcliffe beaches are great for the swimmer in everyone, and if you are more of the fishing kind you can hop onto the Redcliffe Jetty. At Pelican Park, you can enjoy kite flying on the the second and forth Sunday of each month, hosted by the Queensland Kite Flyers Society. If you are interested in looking at wildlife, Redcliffe offers tours where you can watch humpback whales migrate past the coast during the winter.
Alma Park Zoo: This zoo is set inside an award winning rainforest garden and is only 28 kilometers north of the city. You will find both exotic and native animals, and you have the opportunity to interact with animals such as koalas, kangaroos and deer. There are also animals ranging from wombats to monkeys, for your viewing pleasure. Alma Park Zoo, also has many beautiful picnic areas, where you can relax and enjoy a nice lunch with your family.
Wynnum-Manly: Its hard to believe that this beautiful coastal area is just 15 kilometers east of the city. Pandanus Beach is the largest sandy beach in the Wynnum North Mangrove Circuit is worth a look, especially for wildlife watch out for fish and migrating birds. If you're feeling active, a boardwalk skirts the foreshore; hire a bike to ride the 5 kilometer esplanade from Manly to Lota. The Manly Boat Harbour is a vista of stunning yachts and charters and hire boats for both fishing and sailing are available. Tours to the island of St Helena also depart from here. This island is two-thirds national park, and served as a penal settlement between 1867 and 1932. Prison life is recalled in the grim structures that remain.
The suburbs that surround Wynnum-Manly have a history dating back to the 1860's. There is a 19th century fort located at the mouth of the Brisbane River, Fort Lytoon, which acts as a museum on Sundays and public holidays. The museum is an interpretation of the military and social history of Queensland form 1879. There are also public tours, of Brisbane, offered at the Port of Brisbane and an information visitors centre.
Redcliffe: This was the first site for European settlement in Queensland, in 1824. Today it is a full established, popular seaside city that is only 30 minutes from Brisbane. Redcliffs laid back life style, golden sand beaches and beautiful parks are only part of what attracts so many here each year. When on Redcliffe, you can travel to the top of the volcanic cliffs and take in some of the most breathtaking views of the islands from across Moreton Bay.
There are heritage trails that you can follow, where you will enjoy the sights of historic buildings. Redcliffe beaches are great for the swimmer in everyone, and if you are more of the fishing kind you can hop onto the Redcliffe Jetty. At Pelican Park, you can enjoy kite flying on the the second and forth Sunday of each month, hosted by the Queensland Kite Flyers Society. If you are interested in looking at wildlife, Redcliffe offers tours where you can watch humpback whales migrate past the coast during the winter.
Alma Park Zoo: This zoo is set inside an award winning rainforest garden and is only 28 kilometers north of the city. You will find both exotic and native animals, and you have the opportunity to interact with animals such as koalas, kangaroos and deer. There are also animals ranging from wombats to monkeys, for your viewing pleasure. Alma Park Zoo, also has many beautiful picnic areas, where you can relax and enjoy a nice lunch with your family.
Wynnum-Manly: Its hard to believe that this beautiful coastal area is just 15 kilometers east of the city. Pandanus Beach is the largest sandy beach in the Wynnum North Mangrove Circuit is worth a look, especially for wildlife watch out for fish and migrating birds. If you're feeling active, a boardwalk skirts the foreshore; hire a bike to ride the 5 kilometer esplanade from Manly to Lota. The Manly Boat Harbour is a vista of stunning yachts and charters and hire boats for both fishing and sailing are available. Tours to the island of St Helena also depart from here. This island is two-thirds national park, and served as a penal settlement between 1867 and 1932. Prison life is recalled in the grim structures that remain.
The suburbs that surround Wynnum-Manly have a history dating back to the 1860's. There is a 19th century fort located at the mouth of the Brisbane River, Fort Lytoon, which acts as a museum on Sundays and public holidays. The museum is an interpretation of the military and social history of Queensland form 1879. There are also public tours, of Brisbane, offered at the Port of Brisbane and an information visitors centre.
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