About Scarborough Beach
Scarborough Beach is a sheltered sandy bay beach on the eastern shore of the Redcliffe Peninsula in Scarborough, City of Moreton Bay, Queensland. Facing Moreton Bay with views to Moreton Island, it is known for its calm waters, foreshore parklands and family-friendly setting. The beach is part of the historic Redcliffe area, the site of Queensland's first European settlement in 1824, and is a popular local recreation area.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a calm, sheltered bay beach with fine sand and shallow water, backed by grassy parklands, Norfolk pines and a paved foreshore promenade. The setting offers views across Moreton Bay to Moreton Island. Areas to explore include the sandy shoreline, Scarborough Beach Park with picnic shelters and playground, and the adjacent Queens Beach and Scarborough foreshore walk. Swimming, wading, walking, fishing and paddle sports are commonly enjoyed in the protected waters.
Key highlights
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Sheltered sandy beach with calm, shallow waters suitable for families
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Views across Moreton Bay to Moreton Island
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Scarborough Beach Park with shaded picnic areas and playground
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Paved foreshore promenade for walking and cycling
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Close proximity to Settlement Cove Lagoon and Redcliffe Peninsula attractions
History of Scarborough Beach
Scarborough is part of the Redcliffe Peninsula where a penal settlement was established at Red Cliff Point in September 1824, the first European settlement in what became Queensland. The settlement was soon moved to Brisbane but the name Scarborough, after Scarborough in Yorkshire, England, was retained for the northern beach area. The foreshore has long been a recreational area for the Moreton Bay region.
Culture & Context
The Redcliffe Peninsula is within the traditional lands of the Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi) people. The beach and foreshore are valued as a community recreation and gathering place for residents and visitors to Moreton Bay.
Route
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