With its spectacular coastline, undulating countryside, lively seaside towns, hidden natural gems, and play areas galore – the Moreton Bay Region is the perfect destination for families searching for fun and adventure. With so many incredible things to do in the area, to help you out we have compiled a list below of some of the wonderful ways you can spend your time with your family in Moreton Bay.
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Moreton Bay Region for Families – Indoor Fun
Abbey Museum
Visit the Abbey Museum in Caboolture for a hands-on and family-focussed educational experience. Take in their internationally renowned display of antiquities, fine art, archaeology and cultural heritage.
Bribie Island Seaside Museum
Check out the Bribie Island Seaside Museum, with its historical collections and ever-changing cultural exhibitions. Kids will love the mini-Imaginarium, a fun and interactive exhibit designed especially for little ones.
Redcliffe Museum
Take your family on a journey of times gone by at the fascinating Redcliffe Museum. Its permanent exhibition traces the region’s history and the Imaginarium is filled will fun activities for kids.
Warplane Museum
Combine war history with incredible airplanes of yesteryear with a visit to the Caboolture Warplane Museum. We guarantee the whole family will be transfixed by the restored and operational WWII airplanes – you can even book to go on a joy flight!
Redcliffe Entertainment Centre
Keep an eye out for any family-friendly shows or live entertainment that may be featuring at the Redcliffe Entertainment Centre.
Moreton Bay Region for Families – Outdoor Fun
Settlement Cove and Lagoon
A favourite place to cool down for families, Settlement Cove in Redcliffe has picnic areas, BBQs, a stunning, shallow lagoon and even a fenced off water play space just for kids.
Playgrounds
While away hours at one of the many amazing kids playgrounds found in the Moreton Bay Region. Some of our favourites include Scarborough Beach Park, The Mill, and The Hills District All-Abilities playground.
Fishing off the Woody Point Jetty
For any families looking to help catch themselves some fresh dinner, Woody Point Jetty is one of the favourite spots for locals looking to throw in a line.
Bee Gees Way
Introduce your kids to the legends that are the Bee Gees. Before they became international superstars, the band’s brothers honed their talents in Redcliffe. In 2013, council created Bee Gees Way – a tribute to the band and trip down memory lane.
Fruit Picking
There’s nothing like picking your own fresh fruit straight from the field. Take the kids along to enjoy a day of fresh air, fresh fruit, and maybe an ice-cream treat before you leave!
Visit the Markets
Colourful markets abound and some of the very best can be found in the Moreton Bay Region including the Petrie Markets and Redcliffe Markets!
Moreton Bay Tours
One of the best ways to explore the region with your family is via one of the many Moreton Bay Tours on offer. Head out to the islands, join a whale watching tour – the options are endless.
Moreton Bay Region for Families – Nature Play
Visit the islands
You really can’t go wrong taking the family to one of the stunning islands that are found in the Moreton Bay Region. From the white sands of Moreton Island to the family-friendly adventures on Bribie Island to the historical prisons on St Helena Island – they all need to be explored at some point!
Beaches
On the islands, along the bay, in protected spaces, and tucked away. There are some stunning beaches and bodies of water for kids to play in around Moreton Bay. Popular places include Bribie Island and Suttons Beach.
Country towns
For some more laidback and peaceful family fun, take a day trip to one of the regions many picturesque country towns. Visit the Store of Requirement in Samford for a true Harry Potter experience or take the kids treasure hunting at the Dayboro Shed in Dayboro.
Visit D’Aguilar National Park
Take in the many tranquil bushwalking trails, lookouts, and hidden rock pools and waterfalls on a day trip to D’Aguilar National Park.
Environmental Education Centres
Whether it is the Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre, Osprey House, Moreton Bay Environmental Education Centre, or the Caboolture Regional Environmental Centre you choose to visit – the whole family can immerse themselves in nature while enjoying a range of interactive environmental education activities too.
Moreton Bay Region for Families – Unique Experiences
Caboolture Historical Village
Step back in time with a visit to the Caboolture Historical Village. Showcasing buildings, vehicles and over 110,000 items dating from 1802 – 1985, its fun and a history lesson all rolled into one.
Steam Train Ride – Woodfood Heritage Railway
If your family loves trains, time a visit to the Woodford Heritage Railway. Running on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, ride the open air carriages and hear all about the history of the carriages, engine and track.
Kumbartcho Sanctuary Fairy Trail
Kumbartcho Sanctuary is a favourite amongst Brisbane Kids families. Not only is this forest reserve rich in flora and fauna, it has a delightful fairy trail that kids will delight in discovering!
Moreton Bay Region for Families – Active Adventure
Moreton Bay Cycleway
Perfect for families to ride, scooter, walk, or run on – the Moreton Bay Cycleway is 150km of coastal track, with plenty of attractions and views to stop off at along the way.
Laserzone
Not just laser tag, but bumper cars and an arcade too! Treat the kids to some indoor action at Laserzone at Lawnton.
Caboolture Bowl and Mini Golf
Good old family fun. Try for that elusive strike with a game of tenpin bowling before hitting the green for a round (or two) of mini golf. Its all under the one roof at Caboolture Bowl and Mini Golf.
Rock Climbing
Families with older kids can first try the indoor rock climbing wall before climbing a ladder to the top of the Bundalong Recreation Centre. Don’t forget to take in the views before abseiling back down.
Bounce
Dodgeball, ninja warrior course, giant drops – oh and wall-to-floor trampoline fun. If the kids need to exert some energy while you enjoy a coffee at the cafe, Bounce at Morayfield is perfect!
Revolution Sports Park
Filled with everything to launch you skyward, Revolution Sports Park at Northlakes is jam-packed with fun for the whole family. From rock climbing, basketball, ninja courses, and a kids playground to endless trampolines with massive airbags. You can find it all here.
Moreton Bay Region for Families – Animal Experiences
Farm Visits
With a beautiful countryside also encased in Moreton Bay Region’s borders, there are some wonderful farms you can visit with the family. Places like White Ridge Farm and Trevena Glen Farm will give them the full experience of life on the farm with the adorable barnyard animals!
Whale Watching
Known as one of the best places to view the whales during migration season, there are many tours that run off the Moreton Bay coast that take you out on the water for an even closer glimpse of these majestic creatures.
Bribie Island Butterfly House
Thousands of tiny fluttering wings and a chance to stand surrounded by a sky of colourful butterflies. A trip to the Bribie Island Butterfly House will not disappoint any family looking for a magical nature experience in Moreton Bay.
Lyell Deer Sanctuary
Who would have thought you could meet, greet, pet, feed and even walk with deer near Brisbane? The Lyell Deer Sanctuary offers you an experience with these shy, beautiful creatures that you are unlikely to forget.
Family Fun in Moreton Bay – Festivals and Events
KiteFest
An absolute favourite for families – watch the skies of Redcliffe come to life as hundreds of kites fill the air during the annual KiteFest.
Caboolture Family Fun Day
A huge event on the Moreton Bay calendar, Caboolture Family Fun Day is like a mini ekka – at no cost! That’s right. Free entry, free rides, and free entertainment too!
Abbey Medieval Festival
Discover the best of the festival and grab a ticket to the sensory-friendly Friday Family Fun day. There’s archery, kid-friendly activities, storytelling, joust championships and more.
Woodford Folk Festival
And if you can believe it – there is even more than we have listed above! For more exciting things to do with your family in the Moreton Bay Region, you might also enjoy:
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