Queens Beach North

Queens Beach North is a beautiful sandy beach and picnic area on Moreton Bay at the Redcliffe Peninsular. It is one of three beaches that share the Queens Beach name and is the better of the three. The other beaches to the south are Queens Beach and Queens Beach South . The sandy beach itself ... Read more

Queens Beach North is a beautiful sandy beach and picnic area on Moreton Bay at the Redcliffe Peninsular.

It is one of three beaches that share the Queens Beach name and is the better of the three. The other beaches to the south are Queens Beach and Queens Beach South .

The sandy beach itself is certainly better than the exposed rock base that is particularly part of Queens Beach South . What mostly sets Queens Beach North apart from the others is the facilities available and plenty of parking.

There are a few sheltered picnic tables immediately next to parking and free BBQs. Further, there is no need to leave when nature calls with a toilet block available as well.

At the bottom end of Queens Beach North is a boat ramp to launch your boat. And next to the ramp is a fish cleaning bench for the bountiful catch you bring back with you.

Red coloured cliffs with black rocks in front, taken at the northern end of Queens Beach North

As with the other beaches, the foreshore pathway runs along the beach and is popular with runners, walkers, and bike riders. The walk north to Scarborough Beach takes you along the red cliffs with great views across Moreton Bay. There are some dirt paths under the cliffs as well where you can see the red colours the peninsula gets its name from, however, be careful as the cliffs are crumbly and can break away. The walk south will take you to Redcliffe Jetty .

Queens Beach North was part of a trial as an off-leash dog beach. The signs are still on display with the trial finishing a while ago. It was extended until March 2019 for 24-hour off-leash access, previously it was for restricted hours.

Off-leash is only on the beach itself so dogs are to be on a leash if on the pathway or picnic areas. There is no further information beyond this, however, my understanding is that it is to be permanent, waiting for updated signs to be installed.

Directions

Coming from north of Brisbane along the Bruce Hwy, follow the signs to Redcliffe. A brown sign to Redcliffe is at the approach to Deception Bay Rd (exit 142). Follow Deception Bay Rd for 7.7km, and turn left into Anzac Ave. Continue on Anzac Ave for another 3.3km and veer left at the lights following the tourist sign onto Klingner Rd. Follow Klingner Rd for 4.2km and turn left onto Prince Edward Parade. Follow Prince Edward Parade for 1.6km and turn right at the roundabout into Griffith Rd with the brown sign for Queens Beach North. Follow Griffith Rd to the end and turn left with another brown sign. Parking for Queens Beach North is on the right side of the road.

Coming from the south, there are two points to enter Redcliffe. The Deagon Deviation is accessed from the Gateway Motorway (exit 120A). Follow the Deagon Deviation for 6.1km, and cross over the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge, another 2.9km. At the end of the bridge, follow to the right from the 2 right lanes off the bridge onto Hornibrook Esp. Continue for 6.7km, the road bending to the left becoming Oxley Ave along the way, turn right into Klingner Rd. Follow Klingner Rd 350m to the roundabout and turn left onto Prince Edward Parade. Follow Prince Edward Parade for 1.6km and turn right at the roundabout into Griffith Rd with the brown sign for Queens Beach North. Follow Griffith Rd to the end and turn left with another brown sign. Parking for Queens Beach North is on the right side of the road.

Coming from the south, you can also head up the Bruce Hwy from along Gympie Rd. If you miss the Deagon Deviation exit, you will eventually come to this exit also. Take the exit to Anzac Ave (exit 133), and keep to the right lane to go under the overpass and loop back to Anzac Ave, turning left towards Redcliffe. Drive for 4.8kms and turn right to continue along Anzac Ave. Continue following Anzac Ave for another 3.3km and veer left at the lights following the tourist sign onto Klingner Rd. Follow Klingner Rd for 4.2km and turn left onto Prince Edward Parade. Follow Prince Edward Parade for 1.6km and turn right at the roundabout into Griffith Rd with the brown sign for Queens Beach North. Follow Griffith Rd to the end and turn left with another brown sign. Parking for Queens Beach North is on the right side of the road.

5 January, 2021

Absolutely perfect for families picnicing, bbqs, fishing. Has all the amenities you could possibly want Fresh fish market at Scarborough, boating club, RSL Redcliffe, home of Dolphins Football Club, Leagues Club, 3 hotels, great dining, 2 shopping centres, rail Well worth a look. Enjoy. Morton Island, within close, with snorkling and all aqua sports Again well with a 30 min trip from Brisbane

Jan Spendlove

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