Ride Redlands Coast’s ever-present bay breezes to an outdoor adventure that beats with coastal rhythm. Redland Coast’s national parks and conservation areas are perfect for hiking and wildlife spotting, while a myriad of cycle and walking trails are tremendous for exploring and discovering. Try sandboarding on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerrribah) or with a 4WD you can experience the island on and off road. Enjoy a round of golf on immaculately kept greens and fairways or thrill to the exciting Mount Cotton Hillclimb competition from February each year. More than 50 years in the running, Mount Cotton Hillclimb offers the fun of car racing right on the coast. Whether you stay for a day or for longer, Redlands Coast has an outdoor adventure sure to please.
With an abundance of stunning landscapes and magnificent coastal panoramas, a picnic spot is never far away on Redlands Coast. Bush enthusiasts will love Venman Bushland National Park in the hinterland village of Mount Cotton(Jungalpin/Tungipin), while water lovers will find beautiful coastal picnic areas spread right across the Coast. Picnic, barbecue, play and swim on the rising tide at G.J. Walter Park or Raby Bay Foreshore Park, both in Cleveland (Nandeebie) The southern end has Thompson’s Beach at Victoria Point, Redland Bay’s Sel Outridge Park, and others waiting to be explored. The Coast’s islands also offer a vast range of naturally wonderful spots for winding down, relaxing, and enjoying a picnic either solo or with friends and family.
Relax and revive with some watery fun and fitness at one of the aquatic centres on Redlands Coast. Enjoy 50m and 25m outdoor heated pools and a 20m indoor heated pool at Cleveland Aquatic Centre, 22 Russell Street, Cleveland. Open Monday to Thursday 5am – 7.30pm; Friday 5am – 7pm; Saturday 6am – 4pm; Sunday 9am – 4pm. This popular aquatic playground also offers an adventure playground pool, rapid river ride, spa, change rooms, kiosk and gym. Or take your island-hopping to Russell Island, where Bay Islands Aquatic Centre, at the corner of Borrows and High streets, offers a solar heated 25m pool, shaded and solar heated wading and play pools for children, and change rooms. Open school terms September to April, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7am – 10am and 3pm – 6pm; weekends 10am – 5pm; school holidays, Monday to Friday 7am – 6pm; weekends 10am – 5pm; public holidays 11am – 4pm.
From a self-propelled cycle tour along one of the many cycleways to beach picnics and visits to the islands, Redlands Coast offers fun and adventure for all ages. Great places, spaces and activities for connecting with loved ones include a day cruise to Peel Island with one of the local tour operators or a self-drive tour of North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) which is also perfect for longer, family-friendly stays. Visit the village of Thornlands (Nandeebie/Indillie) where playgrounds await, Cleveland Aquatic Centre for exercise and leisure pools, or be spoiled for picnic choice with the extensive network of parks and playgrounds on offer. Be sure to bring a camera – Redlands Coast is the perfect backdrop for making wonderful family memories.
Connect with the rhythm of Redlands Coast and spend a day, weekend or longer relaxing by the beautiful, coastal waters. Swimming enclosures on the mainland and islands, and foreshore reserves with natural swimming areas, make cooling off on a hot day easy.
Swimming enclosures are located at:
Redland Bay: Ruster's Reserve, The Esplanade (cnr Moores Road)
Karragarra Island: Karragarra Island Foreshore Park, The Esplanade
Lamb Island: Pioneer Park, Lucas Drive
Macleay Island: Pat's Park, Beelong Street
Russell Island: Lions Boulevard Park, High Street (next to the jetty)
North Stradbroke Island: Cabarita Park, Claytons Road, Amity Point
North Stradbroke Island: Ron Stark Oval Waterfront Park, Cunningham Road, Dunwich
Pack a picnic and enjoy a beautiful foreshore reserve! Check out our naturally wonderful Redlands Coast parks on the Redland City Council website.
