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Redcliffe
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The site of Queensland's first European settlement, the Redcliffe Peninsula, jutting into
Moreton Bay about 35km north of Brisbane, talks up its historical credentials. There's not a
whole lot of 'ye olde' stuff to see here, however, with the local focus squarely on maintain-
ing a relaxed pace of life: a laid-back, beachy suburban vibe permeates the shoreline and
backstreets. In the family vein, the area has plenty of unpolished fish-and-chip joints and
calm beaches that are right up kids' alleys.
Redcliffe is also the childhood home of the brothers Gibb - Barry, Robin and Maurice -
better known as the Bee Gees. Win friends and influence people by humming
Stayin' Alive
as you strut up and down Redcliffe Pde.
Sights & Activities
If you have a bike, a pedestrian/cycle path hugs the peninsula's shore from Scarborough in
the north to Redcliffe Point about half-way up the coastline. It's a scenic way to check out
the area, and there are regular sets of stairs up the escarpment to the shops and cafes along
the esplanade.
On the way you can stretch your legs on the sizeable
Redcliffe Jetty
, which has had several
makeovers since its beginnings in 1885. South of the jetty is
Suttons Beach Lagoon
, a free arti-
ficial swim-spot with various pools, a playground, barbecues and fake lawns and palm-
studded atolls (brilliant for families). Further south again, at the base of the peninsula on
Clontarf Beach, staff from the Redcliffe Visitor Information Centre feed the voracious local
pelicans
every day at 10am.
Redcliffe Historical Museum
(
www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/culturalheart
; 75 Anzac Ave, Redcliffe; 10am-4pm Tue-Sun)
Inside a
converted church, the spick-and-span Redcliffe Historical Museum details the peninsula's
history through information boards, artefacts and a series of personal accounts from locals.
MUSEUM
