About Suttons Beach
Suttons Beach is a sheltered sandy beach on the Redcliffe Peninsula in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, facing Moreton Bay along Marine Parade. It is one of Redcliffe's most popular family beaches, known for calm waters, landscaped foreshore parklands and the heritage-listed Suttons Beach Pavilion built in 1937. The beach offers patrolled swimming, picnicking and views across Moreton Bay to Moreton Island.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a sheltered, north-facing sandy beach with calm waters on Moreton Bay, backed by grassy parklands, Norfolk pines and a paved foreshore promenade. The heritage Suttons Beach Pavilion overlooks the sand, with picnic shelters, barbecues and playgrounds nearby. The beach is patrolled seasonally, with clear views to Moreton Island, and is connected to the Redcliffe foreshore walk linking to Settlement Cove Lagoon and Redcliffe Jetty.
Key highlights
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Sheltered sandy beach with calm waters suitable for families
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Heritage-listed Suttons Beach Pavilion (1937) overlooking the beach
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Panoramic views across Moreton Bay to Moreton Island
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Landscaped foreshore parklands with barbecues and picnic shelters
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Patrolled swimming area during lifeguard patrol season
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Direct connection to Redcliffe foreshore walking and cycling path
History of Suttons Beach
Suttons Beach has been a popular seaside recreation area for Brisbane residents since the early 20th century. The Suttons Beach Pavilion, constructed in 1937, is heritage-listed and reflects the interwar development of Redcliffe as a seaside resort. The beach and foreshore have been progressively landscaped as part of Redcliffe's coastal parklands.
Culture & Context
A longstanding community recreation and gathering place for the Redcliffe Peninsula, used for family outings, swimming and foreshore events. The pavilion and foreshore are local landmarks associated with the area's identity as a Moreton Bay seaside destination.
Route
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