winter warmers: our spa is heated to 36 degrees!
Get cosy with us this winter. The sun is shining on the coast at Scarborough Beach and we have the perfect solutions to beat those winter blues.
Enliven your senses in our heated hydro jet spa:
Let go of mid-year stress in Scarborough Beach Resort’s hydro spa. Our extra large resort-style indoor hydro spa is heated to 36 degrees. It has the right temperature and water pressure to soothe aching and tired muscles and boost the immune system.
Fish and chips by the seaside:
Let your nose lead you on a stroll from our front door to The Boatshed at 63 Landsborough Ave for mouth-watering fish and chips (or burgers if that’s your thing). Cross the road to the beach and feast on your bounty while inhaling that fresh sea air and dreaming of summer!
Move it in our gym:
Maybe it’s wise to wait for the fish and chips to digest before making the most of the fitness facilities available to our guests at our gym, which contains a rowing machine, treadmill, stationary bikes and circuit equipment.
Book accommodation nearby at Scarborough Beach Resort. Perfect for a family holiday to Queensland, it’s just 35 minutes drive from Brisbane airport, 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
Jerry Seinfeld performs at Brisbane Entertainment Centre
WHEN: Wednesday, August 9, 2017
WHERE: Brisbane Entertainment Centre
The comedian whose sitcom “about nothing” is still being aired on mainstream TV almost 20 years after the final episode jets into the country for a national tour this August.
Jerry Seinfeld was already a star on the stand-up comedy circuit before he and friend Larry David created his eponymous TV show in 1989.
Seinfeld introduced catchphrases such as “Yada yada yada”, “Not that there’s anything wrong with that”, “Double-dipping”, “Re-gifting” and “No soup for you” to the world.
The maddeningly self-absorbed characters of George Costanza, Elaine Benes and Cosmo Kramer were unleashed onto the small screen, careening from one inane disaster to another without remorse or reflection.
In the show, Seinfeld played a fictionalised version of himself and was very much a party to the shenanigans that mostly took place on a set dressed as his Manhattan apartment.
The last episode of the show was recorded in 1998, and in 2013 it was voted the second greatest television series ever – after The Sopranos.
Seinfeld is returning to Australia for the first time in 18 years to perform his unique stand-up across the country in Seinfeld LIVE.
In an interview, he said his show would be similar to one he recently performed during a 12-month residency at New York’s Beacon Theatre.
Seinfeld LIVE would have to be a highlight on the Brisbane Entertainment Centre’s 2017 calendar.
If you managed to snaffle up tickets (they’re rare as hens’ teeth), why not give yourselves the five-star treatment by checking into Scarborough Beach Resort?
We’d love to entertain you!
Book accommodation nearby at Scarborough Beach Resort. Perfect for a family holiday to Queensland, it’s just 35 minutes drive from Brisbane airport, 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
Newly refurbished Peninsula Fair: Shaun the Sheep and ‘baa-baa-gains’ galore
He’s loveable, unpredictable and one step ahead of the flock – he’s Shaun the Sheep and he’s coming to Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre this school holidays in his very own Shaun the Sheep Stage Show.
No doubt the flock, The Farmer, the pigs and Mossy Bottom Farm’s sheepdog Bitzer will be on board in this exciting performance where there will be a meet and greet (or should that be ‘bleat’) plus photo opportunities between shows.
When: Monday, June 26 to Friday, June 30, 2017 – 11am first show; 12 noon meet and greet; 1pm second show
Where: Outside Kmart
If they can’t get enough of Shaun the Sheep, then there’s always the sheep plaster decorating workshop in the second week of the holidays.
When: Monday, July 3, to Friday, July 7, 2017
Where: Outside Kmart
Both events are free.
If the kids are that little bit older, the on-site Hoyts Cinema has a holiday movie selection to keep them smiling, including Despicable Me3, Cars 3 and Transformers: The Last Knight.
When all that is done and dusted, it’s time to explore the rest of the centre, which has undergone a $4 million upgrade that includes new customer seating zones, improved access and refurbished interiors and amenities.
Coles, Kmart, about 70 other specialty stores and a food court are in the renovated premises.
Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre is at 272 Anzac Ave, Kippa-Ring. It’s about a 10-minute drive or less than 20 minutes by bus from Scarborough Beach Resort.
Book accommodation nearby at Scarborough Beach Resort. Perfect for a family holiday to Queensland, it’s just 35 minutes drive from Brisbane airport, 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
Let’s go fly a kite at Redcliffe KiteFest
When: Saturday, August 26, and Sunday, August 27 (9am-4pm on both days)
Where: Pelican Park, Hornibrook Esplanade, Clontarf
Ever seen a blue whale floating, not in the ocean, but in the sky – above Redcliffe Peninsula?
If not, you must have missed this spectacle when a blue whale kite, built to scale, was one of many amazing structures hovering over Pelican Park in Clontarf as part of last year’s Redcliffe KiteFest.
You won’t want to miss this year’s annual kite-flying festa, which has become the launch pad for the annual Redcliffe Festival.
Every year, kite-flying veterans from overseas and Australia gather to present a dazzling display of ingeniously constructed kites that last year included a zero-wind kite. Yes, that’s right – a kite that flies without any wind!
Professional kite flyers come from as far afield as Malaysia, China and New Zealand. Our very own kite enthusiasts from Redcliffe Kite Club also put on a terrific show.
Amateurs and families are encouraged to get involved to create their own kite at a kite making workshop or bring a kite from home to fly in the public kite-flying zone.
The two-day event has loads of other activities that include markets, roving performers and musicians, jumping castles, the KiteFest KidZone with heaps of free activities for children under 10 and a free BubzHub chill-out zone for parents and babies.
Pop this one in the diary because it’s going to be as “big as a whale”.
Book accommodation nearby at Scarborough Beach Resort. Perfect for a family holiday to Queensland, it’s just 35 minutes drive from Brisbane airport, 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
Teddy Bears Picnic
When: 17th May, 2017 (9am to noon)
Where: Jamieson Park, 8 Reef Point Esplanade, Scarborough QLD
This is the perfect event if you have young children; pack a picnic and your best teddy bear and head along to Jamieson Park Scarborough for a morning of fun at the annual Teddy Bears Picnic.
Hosted by Moreton Bay Regional Council the event will boast great kids entertainment including rides, face painting, stage shows, games and activities. There will also be a variety of market and information stalls for parents.
Kids are encouraged to dress up in their favourite costume, and bring a long a decorated or dressed teddy bear to take part in the Teddy Bear Parade!
For all the latest information Visit Moreton Bay Region
Book accommodation nearby at Scarborough Beach Resort. Perfect for a family holiday to Queensland, it’s just 35 minutes drive from Brisbane airport, 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
Redcliffe Festival of Sails
When: Good Friday, April 14th 2017
Where: Suttons Beach, Redcliffe, Queensland
Easter is a time for celebration and spending time with family and friends. What better way to combine those traditions than with a visit to Redcliffe Festival of Sails!
This FREE family friendly event marks the start of the thrilling Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race, and offers lots of family activities, markets and more.
Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race
One of the biggest yacht races in Australia, now in it’s 69th year! The yachts will pass across Moreton Bay on their way to Gladstone in a bid to win the coveted Courier Mail Cup.
Hot tip: Bring binoculars, camping chairs or picnic blankets and settle in early to secure one of best vantage spots.
Redcliffe Festival of Sails Markets
Browse the hundreds of markets set up along the foreshore, offering everything from arts and crafts to gourmet goodies and tasty food stalls.
Easter Themed Fun for the Kids
The kids will have a great time with face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, an Easter egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself! (watch the sky – he sometimes has a habit of dropping by via parachute!)
Redcliffe Festival of Sails Live Stage Entertainment
Great for all ages, the main stage will be pumping out live music and entertainment throughout the day.
Action on the Beach
Head down to the shoreline to check out the awesome hand crafted sand sculptures. If you’ve got kids with you, they will love getting hands-on and make their own sand sculptures. There will also be beach volleyball, and more!
Redcliffe Festival of Sails takes place on Easter Friday the 14th of April from 9am to 4pm at Suttons Beach – Marine Parade Redcliffe.
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image source: Visit Moreton Bay Region.
Moreton Bay Motor Show
When: 17-18th June, 2017
Where: Pine Rivers Park, 125 Gympie Road, Strathpine QLD
Are you a bit of a car enthusiast? Get your motor rollin’ and head to the Moreton Bay Motor Show this June. Held over two big days, the inaugural event will celebrate all things motor.
The Moreton Bay Motor Show 2017 will include:
*Impressive displays of vehicles, bikes and trucks
*Talks and Workshops
*Live Music
*Kids Activities
*Market Stalls
*Food Vendors
For further information please visit Moreton Bay Motor Show.
Why not make a weekend of it, and book a night or two staying at Scarborough Beach Resort just a 30 minute drive from Strathpine. 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 NOW
Summer Activities in Redcliffe
Scarborough is the perfect place to base yourself during your Summer holiday on the Redcliffe Peninsula with plenty of fantastic Summer activities available in nearby Redcliffe.
These are the top 5 Summer activities in Redcliffe that will keep you both cool and thoroughly entertained:
1. The Iconic Redcliffe Jetty
Good for fishing, walks, photography or quiet contemplation, the jetty is the centrepiece of Redcliffe. It’s been considered the ‘heart of the peninsula’ ever since ships carrying holiday makers started arriving in the late 1800s.
2. Suttons Beach
This patrolled beach that stretches for about a kilometre, is perfect for families with young children. Suttons Beach is close to everything – the jetty, the markets and all of the shops along the main road – so it’s easy to pop over to grab something to eat or drink. The beach hugs the shoreline closely, and there are numerous BBQs and small park areas set up along the way. A great place to play in the water with the kids and have picnic lunch afterwards.
3. Settlement Cove Lagoon
As an alternative to the beach Redcliffe also has it’s own free waterpark – Settlement Cove Lagoon. Located on Redcliffe Parade, it’s close to Suttons Beach, the jetty and the markets. It is patrolled by lifeguards during daylight hours and has it’s own picnic areas too. The lagoon has shallow wading pools as well as deeper sections and a children’s section. There are shower and toilet amenities available for use. The kids will love this swimming lagoon!
4. Humpybong Creek Precinct
The Humpybong Creek Precinct is located on the corner of Creek street and is home to many varieties of bird and fish. There are beautiful fountains, lush green grass, bridges and picnic areas to take advantage of. This is a great place for any budding photographers too, or bird-watchers wanting to get some close-up encounters. It’s a great place for a picnic or just to feed the ducks.
5. Redcliffe Rail Line Shared Pathway
Get on your bike and enjoy 12 kilometres of pathways running adjacent to the new Redcliffe Peninsula Rail Line. The Redcliffe Peninsula Rail Line opened in October 2016 – bringing with it a whole new shared pathway available for walking, running, skating, or perhaps best of all, cycling. The new rail extension goes all the way from Petrie (on the train line between Brisbane and Caboolture), to Kippa-Ring. Along the way the developers have done a wonderful job in engaging artists in the local community to contribute to various murals along the way, plus you may get to seem some Australian wildlife in the bush.
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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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Picnic in Scarborough Beach Park on Australia Day
Head across to Scarborough Beach Park this Australia Day on Thursday 26 January for a picnic under one of the shady trees by the seaside or in one of the picnic shelters.
The two playgrounds here will keep the kids entertained for hours with the choice of Pirate Place or Railway Place. Both playgrounds are fully fenced and partly shaded. There is also the Cotton Tree Forest, within the fenced play area, which is full of wonderful old cottonwood trees that offer exciting climbing opportunities for the kids.
Railway Place features shelter sheds and picnic tables, a sand-based play area with permanent sand tables and toys, a stationary train with a track running throughout the play space, a climbing net, swings, balancing equipment and more.
Whilst Pirate Place has a boat fort, sheltered area, seesaw and Cotton Tree Forest. Outside the fenced area are sheltered picnic tables and barbecues which all look over the glorious Scarborough Beach.
After a play in one or both of the playgrounds the kids can safely swim in the calm waters of Moreton Bay. When the kids are hungry cook a tasty snag or two on the electric BBQs provided in the park.
What a fabulous way to spend Australia Day!