Caboolture Historical Village
Talk a stroll down memory lane at the Caboolture Historical Village just north of Caboolture on the old Bruce Highway.
The Historical Village is situated on 4 hectares and is listed as the Number One Tourist destination in the region with over 70 buildings, and more than 110,000 museum pieces. Visitors are able to walk through the visitors centre and step out into a Village of yesteryear.
The street with the old post office, barber, butcher and general store will bring back memories for many, however there is much more including an exhibition from the Queensland Prison’s Museum, the old Caboolture Hospital, several cottages that were moved from various sites around Caboolture, the old Caboolture Railway Station, and a popular exhibit with models of ships from the First Fleet to arrive in Sydney in 1788.
A great history lesson for the children! During school holidays, children are entertained by a variety of activities and opportunities to explore within the Village. Special events are held throughout the year.
You are welcome to bring your own picnic lunch and sit around the lawns, or at a picnic table, or you can eat at either the Redhall Cafe or the Boiling Billy Tea Room.
For more information and guided tour bookings visit Caboolture Historical Village
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Koala & River Cruise
Combine a relaxing cruise along the Brisbane River with a “cuddle a koala” experience at Lone Pine Sanctuary.
Mirimar Cruises depart Brisbane CBD daily for their Koala and River Cruise with an entertaining fully narrated journey along the river to Lone Pine Sanctuary.
Here you will get 2.5 hours to explore Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where you can hand feed kangaroos and emus, experience an authentic Australian sheep dog and sheep shearing show, spy on a shy platypus swimming, see the amazing birds of prey. Yes… and have photos taken cuddling a koala!
A round trip cruise including entry into Lone Pine Sanctuary costs $73 Adults and $40 Children. The cruise departs daily from the Cultural Centre pontoon at 10am and returns at 3pm.
For bookings and enquiries visit Mirimar Cruises
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Day Trips to the Gold Coast
When staying at Scarborough Beach Resort you will be ideally located to explore not only the beautiful local area, but it’s also the perfect base for discovering South-East Queensland.
Our location is just a short drive to many great Queensland attractions and destinations, including the fantastic Gold Coast.
So here is the lowdown on what there is to do on the Gold Coast:
Theme Parks
The Gold coast is renowned for its fun-filled family theme parks. You can select from a day pass to the ‘Big Three’: Sea World, Warner Bros Movie World and Wet ‘n’ Wild; or Dreamworld and White Water World; or for a quieter theme park Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. See Experience Oz for day passes.
Surfers Paradise
Swim or surf on the world famous surf beach at Surfers Paradise, cruise along Surfers Boulevard with great views of the beach, browse Cavill Mall with great shopping and eateries, observe the Gold Coast from high up at Q1 Observation Deck, visit Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! or Infinity Gold Coast tourist attractions, jump aboard a canal cruise and check out some of Surfers Paradise’s waterfront mansions and enjoy the beautiful ambience of this tourist city.
Gold Coast Hinterland
The “Green behind The Gold”, Gold Coast Hinterland features many natural attractions such as Natural Bridge in Numinbah Valley, Springbrook and Lamington National Park bushwalks and waterfalls, Tambourine Mountain wines, food and arts, elevated skywalks at Lamington and Mt Tambourine and the rainforests of O’Reillys and Binna Burra.
Beaches and Estuaries
If you just want to spend a day beach hopping, the Gold Coast has 21 stunning beaches from north to south where you can swim, surf, paddle, fish or dive into. And the good thing is that most of the beaches are patrolled by surf lifesavers and are very safe. Start at Southport Spit in the north and go all the way south to Rainbow Bay Beach at Coolangatta. There is also calm water beaches on offer at Tallebudgera Creek and Currumbin Estuary where you can participate in all kinds of water activities.
The Gold Coast is only 116 Kms from us here at Scarborough so make sure you put a day trip to this area on your itinerary.
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Earthly Gifts by the Sea
If you are after a little retail therapy during your stay at Scarborough Beach then check out the nearby giftwares and home decor shop, Earthly Gifts by the Sea.
Earthly Gifts by the Sea stock a wide range of cultural gifts, scented candles and incense, crystals, buddhas and unique clothing and jewellery.
They also offer Meditation groups on a Monday night at 7.00pm and Reiki Healings Saturday, Sunday and Monday by appointment only.
Come in for a browse and enjoy a coffee or milkshake afterwards.
They are located just down the street at 79 Landsborough Ave, Scarborough.
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Stage Door Gallery
For those who appreciate fine art, Stage Door Gallery at Redcliffe Cultural Centre exhibits the works of a variety of different artists.
The gallery mainly features the works of local artists, however it welcomes regular exhibitions from artists residing outside the Moreton Bay region.
After you have finished browsing the gallery grab a coffee and cake from Cue Café, located in the lower foyer of the Redcliffe Cultural Centre. Featuring ultra-comfortable lounge dining and a beautiful courtyard deck.
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 4.30pm
Stage Door Gallery is located in Redcliffe Cultural Centre at Downs St, Redcliffe.
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Movies at Redcliffe Cultural Centre
The Redcliffe Cultural Centre not only plays host to touring productions, comedy shows, musicals, conferences, civic functions and art activities but also screens some of the latest movies plus a few classics.
For more information and a program of events visit Redcliffe Cultural Centre
Redcliffe Cultural Centre is located at Downs St, Redcliffe.
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Scarborough Beach Park
Being sheltered from open water by Moreton Island, Scarborough Beach has calm, surf-free beaches which are perfect for families with younger children.
At low tide, the waters of Scarborough Beach are only knee-deep until about a hundred metres out from the shore and fish and even the occasional stingray can be seen through the crystal clear water.
A short walk up the beach will bring you to volcanic rock pools full of colourful crabs and other creatures, where the kids can explore and discover all types of sea life.
Once the kids get tired of the beach, Scarborough Park is adjoining the beach. The park has two sections, one with an adventure playground and the other with amazing cotton trees which have been growing for decades and twist around one another and are great for climbing.
The kids will never be bored for entertainment at Scarborough Beach these summer holidays.
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Settlement Cove Lagoon
Settlement Cove Lagoon overlooks Moreton Bay on Redcliffe’s foreshore with amazing views looking out onto Moreton Island.
This gigantic tropical sea front pool nestled at the base of Redcliffe’s cliffs is extremely popular for families with young children and those who enjoy a shallow water paddle on a hot day. It is studded with islets of palm trees and encircled with shady fig trees,which makes it a perfect picnic spot.
Adjacent is a popular kids park with water play jets, giant toadstools, bugs that squirt water and a seafront walk/cycle path which connects the cove to Redcliffe Pier and the parks beyond.
Redcliffe Lagoon has everything for a great family day out and best of all it’s free!
It is located at Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe which is less than 5Kms from Scarborough.
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Woody Point & The Gayundah Shipwreck
On the southern end of the Redcliffe Peninsula and on the opposite point to Scarborough is Woody Point. Only a short driving or cyling distance of 7km it is worth a visit during your stay at Scarborough.
Woody Point is a nice relaxed seaside village with two historic hotels (The Palace where the Bee Gees started and the award winning Belvedere), charming eateries, seaside arts and craft shops.
Woody Point is mostly renowned historically for being the landing spot of Matthew Flinders in 1799,and is the final resting place of the HMQS Gayundah wreck which first took to the water in 1885 before being finally decommissioned in 1958.
Up until the end of World War I she was used as a mine sweeper and sea tender ship and by 1919 had been decommissioned, sold to civilians and was thereby stripped and demoted to a gravel barge.
By 1958 she was retired and towed to the base of the cliffs at Woody Point where she has since acted as a breakwater, protecting the shore not from the enemy but from erosion.
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Tandem Skydive over Moreton Bay
With three beachside landing locations, Redcliffe is the perfect skydiving destination with incredible ocean and Moreton Bay views.
Jump The Beach tandem skydive experience in Redcliffe will give you the biggest adrenaline rush ever! From a height of 14,000 feet with up to 60 seconds of freefall time at a speed of 220 kilometres per hour, you will soar like an eagle over magnificent Moreton Bay.
You can even have your skydive experience captured on DVD or photos. Summer tandem skydives start from $239.
For more information and bookings see Jump The Beach or phone 1300 800840.
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