You can fill a whole Redcliffe holiday without paying an entry fee. Here are the best free things to do in Redcliffe, with the details that make them easy to plan.
Swim for free
Settlement Cove Lagoon on Redcliffe Parade is a free council lagoon with lifeguards during opening hours (5am to 9pm from September to April, 6am to 6pm from May to August). The bay beaches are free too; Suttons Beach is the one patrolled by volunteer lifesavers in the warmer months.
Walk the Redcliffe Jetty and Bee Gees Way
The jetty is a sunrise favourite, with the sun coming up over the bay. Nearby, Bee Gees Way (109 Redcliffe Parade) is a free laneway with statues of the Gibb brothers, photos, music and a light show after sunset.
Ride or walk the Moreton Bay Cycleway
The cycleway runs 11 km along the foreshore from Scarborough Beach to the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge, with no road crossings or traffic lights.
Playgrounds and parks
Scarborough Beach Park has a fenced playground with Railway Place and Pirate Place areas, a jumping pillow, a basketball half court, a giant chess set you can borrow free for two hours, and free electric barbecues.
Free museum, gallery and history walk
- Redcliffe Museum, 75 Anzac Avenue: free, Wednesday to Friday 10am to 4pm, weekends 10am to 3pm.
- Redcliffe Art Gallery, 1 Irene Street: free, Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.
- Heritage Walk and Talk: a free 1.5-hour guided walk from the Redcliffe Visitor Information Centre, weekdays at 9:30am.
Browse the Sunday markets
The Redcliffe Markets run every Sunday on Redcliffe Parade beside the jetty, 8am to 2pm from March to November and 7am to 1pm from December to February. Entry is free.
Where to stay
Redcliffe Seaside Villa Escape is a four-bedroom holiday home in Scarborough that sleeps up to eight, with a fully fenced backyard (pets welcome on approval) and a full kitchen. Scarborough Beach Park is about a 15-minute walk away, and the Redcliffe foreshore is a short drive. See the accommodation or check availability and book direct.
Is Settlement Cove Lagoon free?
Yes. It is a free council lagoon on Redcliffe Parade with lifeguards during opening hours.
Are Redcliffe’s beaches free?
Yes. All the bay beaches are free. Suttons Beach is patrolled by volunteer lifesavers in the warmer months.
Is Bee Gees Way free?
Yes. It is an open-air laneway at 109 Redcliffe Parade, open day and night.
Are the Sunday markets free to enter?
Yes. The Redcliffe Markets on Redcliffe Parade are free to browse every Sunday.
Is the Redcliffe Museum free?
Yes. Redcliffe Museum at 75 Anzac Avenue is free and open Wednesday to Sunday.
Stay by the bayBase your Redcliffe holiday at our four-bedroom Scarborough villa, a short drive from the foreshore. Check availability