Story Bridge Climb Brisbane
Take your Queensland holiday to a new level with a Story Bridge Adventure Climb! One of the most breathtaking ways to see Brisbane, and also one of only 3 bridge climbs in the world.
With all equipment and instruction included, this fully guided tour provides a safe but unique way to experience Brisbane. After climbing to the top of the bridge, at a relaxed pace, you’ll enjoy amazing 360 degree views of the river and city below.
There are several Story Bridge Climb options including:
*Day Climb
*Dawn Climb
*Twilight Climb
*Night Climb
For bookings and further information please visit Story Bridge Climb Brisbane.
Scarborough Beach Resort is just 40-45 minutes drive to Brisbane. Offering a selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom fully-self contained holiday apartments and onsite facilities including swimming lap pool, large heated spa and more. BOOK YOUR SCARBOROUGH BRISBANE ACCOMMODATION NOW
Bounce in to Inflatable World North Lakes!
Are you looking for something fun for the whole family to enjoy? Then bounce on in to Inflatable World North Lakes. This large inflatable playground is suitable for the entire family to enjoy – not just the kids!
Sessions run for 2 hours and during this time you can play on the inflatable activities as much as you like! It’s the perfect activity to keep the kids entertained during holidays and rainy days.
Inflatable World North Lakes is located at 17 Flinders Parade and is open daily during the school holidays from 9am to 3pm, and on weekends during school term from 9am to 4pm.
Entry fee: Adults $15, 5 years and over $15, 4 years and under $8, 4 years and under & 1 parent $15, spectators free.
For further information please visit Inflatable World North Lakes.
Scarborough Beach Resort is just 20 minutes drive from North Lakes. Offering a selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom fully-self contained holiday apartments and onsite facilities including swimming lap pool, large heated spa and more. BOOK YOUR SCARBOROUGH BRISBANE ACCOMMODATION NOW
Hoyts Cinema Redcliffe
Hoyts Redcliffe – now with recliner seating, in every seat in every cinema! The powered recliners allow you to kick back and watch your favourite movies, with your feet up!
Have a night out at the movies! Hoyts Cinema in Redcliffe is an eight screen cinema complex showing all the latest blockbusters.
Featuring Dolby surround sound, 35mm and digital projection,Hoyts Cinema Redcliffe is the perfect spot to catch the latest movies.
With Advance Screenings of upcoming movies, Girls Night Out Sessions, and cheap Super Tuesdays all on offer at the cinema complex.
Don’t forget to get your snacks pre-movie at the Hoyts Kiosk which has a wide variety of tasty treats available to enjoy during the movie.
Hoyts Cinema Recliffe is located in Peninsula Shopping Centre, 272 Anzac Ave, Kippa-Ring.
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Australia Zoo
Want a fun filled day out that anyone will enjoy? Look no further Australia Zoo, home to our world famous crocodile hunter Steve Irwin. Australia Zoo offers incredible animal encounters like no other, get up close and personal while feeding the animals or for those who like to sit back, enjoy one of the daily wildlife shows and learn all about crocs in the amazing Crocoseum!
Australia Zoo also offers private zoo tours, one off the best ways to guarantee you won’t miss a thing.
Be sure no to miss the African Safari Park, with state of the art walk through enclosures you can watch the animals run free as if they are in Africa.
Another all-time favourite is Tiger Temple built to resemble the famous Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia, this work of art is also a must see!
Australia Zoo is just a 45-55 minute drive from Scarborough Beach Resort. Why not book in for a holiday now.
Australia zoo is located 1638 Steve Irwin Way Beerwah QLD
Click here to book your Australia Zoo experience.
Scarborough Beach Resort is just 35 minutes from Brisbane Airport and is the perfect base for exploring all that South East Queensland has to offer. Offering a selection of fully self-contained 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.
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Hire a Boat in Scarborough
Hire a boat in Scarborough and get out on the water for the day in the pristine waters of Moreton Bay.
Smart Power Boat Hire have the best boats for hire on the Redcliffe Peninsula at the best prices. If you’re looking to go fishing, skiing or just sightseeing on Moreton Bay they have a suitable boat for you.
Choose your power boat and take a day trip to one of the stunning islands in Moreton Bay such as beautiful Moreton Island, Bribie Island, and North & South Stradbroke Island. You can be certain Smart Power Boat Hire will supply the appropriate boat and provide colour GPS, depth sounder, 27mhz radio and long range fuel tanks so you can go the distance.
One day boat hire starts from around $240 to $350 depending on boat selection.
Phone Smart Power Boat Hire for bookings 0447 262 844
Have You Seen The Doorway In The Tree?
Have you seen the doorway in the tree in Scarborough Park? Scarborough Beach Park offers the best of all worlds with trees to climb, sand to build a sandcastle, sea to swim in and a magical doorway in a tree.
The gnarled cottonwood tree forest in the park offer exciting climbing opportunities for kids. However along the Scarborough foreshore are beautiful Norfolk Pine trees and if you take a closer look at one situated near the playground you will see a magical door that has been installed by a mystery artist. It is reputed that this is where Gollum (a character from Lord of the Rings) resides.
Who knew middle earth was right here in Scarborough? For more information about this unique Scarborough attraction, visit The Gollum Tree at Scarborough Beach QLD on Facebook.
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Handmade Redcliffe Market
When: Various dates in 2017
Where: Old Redcliffe Fire Station, 395 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe
Handmade Redcliffe was started in February 2013 by Janmaree Lowe who saw a need to bring together handmade artisans on the Redcliffe Peninsula to promote them, and at the same time establish a handmade market to sell and buy wares.
The inaugural Handmade Redcliffe was launched on Saturday the 6th of July 2013 and the markets has been a regular on the scene ever since.
This handmade market is the perfect place to browse the stalls for artisanal food, handmade items, and more.
Handmade Redcliffe dates for 2017:
- Hello 2017 Saturday 25 February 10am to 3pm
- Mother’s Day Markets Saturday 6 May 10am to 3pm
- Mini Market TBA September 9am to 1pm
- Christmas Market Saturday 25 November 10am to 3pm
Check the Handmade Redcliffe website for more dates including pop-up events.
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DFO Brisbane Airport
Looking for a bargain buy or just want to get your Christmas shopping done within a budget? DFO Brisbane Airport has up to 70% discount on designer brands.
DFO or Direct Factory Outlet has a large variety of stores from everything A to Z. You will find top end brands like Calvin Klein, French Connection, Nike and Oroton to chain stores such as Just Jeans and Supre.
There are also many of the iconic surf brand outlet stores such as Billabong, Rip Curl, Quiksilver, Hurley and City Beach. For sports attire try discounted brands like Adidas, Fila, Lorna Jane, Merrell, New Balance and Nike.
Both women’s and men’s fashion stores are well catered for with a large array of stores selling clothing, footwear and accessories at discounted prices.
If you are after homewares or electronic goods there are also many stores available to purchase that perfect gift for someone special.
When you need a break from shopping to recharge the batteries there is a Food Court serving up meals and drinks.
DFO Brisbane Airport is located at Skygate, corner of 18th Avenue & The Circuit, Brisbane Airport.
Opening Hours are: 10am to 6pm every day.
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Shopping on The Peninsula
If you are looking for a convenient, family friendly shopping centre with a great variety of shops and amenities, Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre is located a short distance away at Kippa Ring.
Peninsula Fair features major stores such as Coles, K Mart and Best & Less, plus it has a large variety of specialty stores:
Fashion: Ally Fashion, Crossroads, Millers, Noni B, Rockmans, Sussan, Suzanne Grae, Mathers and Spendless Shoes
Variety Stores: EB Games, Gamestronic, Go Dollars, Peninsula Fair News, Pets For Life, Price Busters and Smokemart & Giftbox.
You will also find Hoyts Cinema, K Mart Auto, Captain Cook Tavern, range of eateries, a liquor store, banks, health, hair and beauty stores at the shopping centre.
Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre is located 272 Anzac Parade, Kippa Ring, less than 5 kms from Scarborough. You can stock up your kitchen at Scarborough Beach Resort full of fresh food.
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Beaches on the Peninsula
Scarborough does have its very own gorgeous park-fringed beach directly across the road from Scarborough Beach Resort. However it is a good idea to explore some of the other lovely beaches on Redcliffe Peninsula.
Clontarf Beach – with its sprawling expanse of bayside walkways and bikeways, plentiful parks and picnic facilities and designated off-leash areas, Clontarf is an ideal place to bring the family, including the dog, to enjoy a day out by the water.
Margate Beach – boasts the longest mainland stretches of sand beach together with a trendy 2 km redeveloped timber boardwalk. With clean white sand and sheltered waters this area a favourite dipping spot for families with young children.
Queens Beach North – Scarborough – on Flinders Parade, Scarborough is a great alternative to Scarborough Beach.
Settlement Cove Lagoon – Redcliffe – this is the prime place to beat the heat in a shallow lagoon style pool that is patrolled by a lifesaver during summer. Kids love swimming in the cool water right beside the sea.
Suttons Beach – Redcliffe – is fully patrolled by lifeguards and boasts picturesque band rotundas, numerous barbeque facilities, gazebo-style dining, bikeways, toilet blocks, disabled access, plenty of space and a large playground for children.
Woody Point Beach – at the southern end of the Redcliffe Peninsula, Woody Point is the final resting place of the heavily armed ‘Gayundah’ warship wreck which first took to the water in 1885 before being decommissioned in 1958. But also is a lovely little seaside village with beaches and parks lining the foreshore.
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