The Redcliffe Jetty reaches out into Moreton Bay from Redcliffe Parade. It is the centre of the Sunday markets, a fishing spot, a sunrise favourite and the departure point for seasonal whale-watching cruises.
A bit of history
The first Redcliffe Jetty was finished in 1885, and a second replaced it in 1922. The current jetty opened in 1999 and keeps touches of the old ones, including heritage-style lighting and a railway-track pattern in the deck.
Fishing
The jetty is a popular spot for a line, with whiting a common catch. Queensland needs no licence for recreational fishing in tidal waters, but size and possession limits apply, and there are no-take green zones elsewhere in the bay. Check the Qld Fishing app before you go.
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, right next to the jetty.
Sunrise, not sunset
The jetty faces east over the bay towards Moreton Island, which makes it a sunrise spot. For sunset over the water, drive about 7 minutes south to Woody Point Jetty on Bramble Bay.
Whale watching
From June to November, Brisbane Whale Watching runs daily cruises on MV Eye Spy from the Redcliffe Jetty, usually boarding at 9am and back in the early afternoon. Book ahead through the operator.
What is nearby
- Bee Gees Way, 109 Redcliffe Parade: statues, photos, music and a light show after sunset.
- Settlement Cove Lagoon: a free council lagoon with lifeguards during opening hours.
- Suttons Beach: the peninsula’s patrolled beach, a short walk south.
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 Jetty is a short drive. See the accommodation or check availability and book direct.
Where is the Redcliffe Jetty?
Off Redcliffe Parade in central Redcliffe, about 5 minutes by car from our Scarborough villa.
Can you fish off the Redcliffe Jetty?
Yes. It is a popular public fishing spot. No licence is needed in Queensland tidal waters, but size and possession limits apply.
When are the markets at the jetty?
Every Sunday: 8am to 2pm from March to November, 7am to 1pm from December to February.
Is the Redcliffe Jetty good for sunset?
It faces east, so it is better for sunrise. For sunset over the water, go to Woody Point Jetty.
Can you go whale watching from the Redcliffe Jetty?
Yes. Brisbane Whale Watching runs cruises from the jetty from June to November.
Stay near the jettyOur Scarborough villa is about 5 minutes by car from the Redcliffe Jetty. Check availability