Learn to Sail
Learn to sail in the beautiful Moreton Bay waters with Moreton Bay Boat Club Junior Sailing courses.
Moreton Bay Boat Club run two courses at the Club: Tackers and Learn to Sail. Tackers is an introductory, fun, games based sailing program designed by Yachting Australia for kids aged 7 – 12. Whilst Learn to Sail sessions are for the more serious sailors and run each Sunday, with 2 hour sessions which run for 9 weeks in line with the school semester.
They also run school holiday programs throughout each school holiday, which are 5 day programs 9am – 1pm each day and teach the fundamentals of sailing. Private lessons are also available.
No previous sailing experience is required as you are taught all aspects of sailing. Junior Sailing sessions are aimed at kids 7+ and require a basic level of swimming. All equipment, boats, life jackets etc is provided.
See Moreton Bay Boat Club for more information or contact Eliza on 07 3203 5188 at the Club.
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Fun for Kids at Scarborough
Scarborough Beach is the perfect place for a family holiday with our gorgeous beachfront location and green spaces lining the shores, there is plenty to keep the kids entertained for days or even weeks.
So here is the lowdown on what there is to do in the Scarborough/Redcliffe Peninsula area during your stay with us:
- Swim in the calm surf-free ocean.
- Explore the volcanic rock pools on the beach full of colourful crabs and other creatures.
- Climb the amazing gnarled branches of the Cottonwood trees in the park.
- Play on the Pirate Ship Playground in the fully-fenced park.
- Hire a Brum Pedal Car from us and pedal along the esplanade.
- Walk or cycle along the network of pathways along the beachfront.
- Go SUPing! Standup Paddle Boarding that is.
- Paddle a kayak in the ocean.
- Drop a line in at Scarborough Spit.
- Explore nearby Redcliffe Jetty, parks and boardwalk.
- Get aboard a Dolphin Wild Cruise out to Moreton Island.
- See the giants of the sea on a Whale Watching Cruise (in season)
- Catch a movie or show at Redcliffe Cultural Centre.
- Learn to sail at Moreton Bay Boat Club.
- Take a hike through Boondall Wetlands.
- Check out the international entertainment on offer at Brisbane Entertainment Centre.
- Plunge into the sea front pool at Settlement Cove Lagoon Redcliffe.
- Get up close and personal with Aussie wildlife at Australia Zoo in Landsborough.
- Enjoy the rides at Aussie World in Palmview.
- Talk a walk back in time at the Caboolture Historical Village.
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Redcliffe Walking Tours
Take a guided walking tour of Redcliffe and learn about the history of the area and the first settlers.
The walking tour, guided by a Redcliffe Museum volunteer, takes approximately one hour, commencing from Captain Cook Park where mention is made of the explorations of Cook and Matthew Flinders.
Next stop is at the First Settlement Memorial Wall which is the site of the first settlement, chosen by John Oxley, in September 1824.
At the Redcliffe Jetty learn about the three jetties which serviced the city since 1885. At the Koopa Deck learn about the SS Koopa which brought tourists to Redcliffe between 1911 and 1953.
On the way to the Redcliffe Museum you pass the only remaining World War II air raid shelter and the site of a convict built well. The remains of an old weir on Humpybong Creek are the last point of interest before arrival at the Redcliffe Museum.
The guided walking tour is free of charge on admission to the Redcliffe Museum at 75 Anzac Ave, Redcliffe. Phone (07) 3883 1898 for enquiries.
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Work Up a Sweat at Scarborough Beach Resort
We know that you all come to relax with us here at Scarborough Beach Resort. Who wouldn’t relax in such a tranquil laid-back environment in a beachside apartment?
However, for the fitness minded guests who like to keep active and adhere to their fitness regime Scarborough Beach Resort offers the following facilities:
- Swim some laps in the superb 23 meter Lap Pool
- Work out in the fully equipped Gymnasium
- Sweat it out in the Sauna
- Recover in the heated Hydro Jet Spa
- Book a remedial massage (enquire at Reception)
We also offer Brum Pedal Car hire that can be used on the road or around the many beautiful bike tracks on the peninsula.
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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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Active Kids in The Park
Keep the kids active these Summer Holidays with Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Active Kids in The Park sessions commencing from 11 to 22 January 2016.
The sessions are delivered by qualified providers and suitable for children aged 3 to 12 years.There are 24 sessions to choose from including:
- 14 Jan – Junior Soccer, Pelican Park, Clontarf
- 18 Jan – Basketball Games, Pirate Park, Scarborough
- 21 Jan – Kids Self Defence at Sutton Beach, Redcliffe
- 22 Jan – Hot Shot Tennis at Pelican Park, Clontarf
All Active Kids Park Sessions are free and no bookings are required. Just bring along a hat and drink bottle. See a full timetable of activities at Moreton Bay Regional Council
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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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Roses, Alice & Cupcakes Exhibition
A great school holiday and Christmas activity for the whole family! An exhibition inspired by the magical fantasy world of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland – Roses, Alice & Cupcakes Exhibition opening event will be happening on Sunday 6 December from 2.00pm at Valori Espresso Lounge & Gallery in Scarborough.
The exhibition will be entering into Alice’s dream with art work that will explore Alice’s emotions and encounters on her adventures through Wonderland.
The exhibition encompasses three different media forms including acrylics ceramics and mixed media collage.
Date: 1 to 31 December 2015
Time: Monday – Friday: 6.00am – 1.00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 6.45am – 4.00pm
Location: Valori Espresso Lounge & Gallery – 71 Landsborough Avenue, Scarborough
For further information visit their facebook page at Valori Espresso Lounge & Gallery
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Tenpin Bowling Redcliffe
Fun for all the family and a great way to entertain the kids during the school holidays, is a day or night out tenpin bowling at nearby AMF Bowling Centre Redcliffe.
AMF has 20 bowling lanes, game arcades and a cafe serving food and drinks. Look for fantastic specials such as All Day Everyday Bowling from $14.90 per adult and pre-purchased arcade tokens from $15 for 20 tokens.
Simply gather some of the people you love spending time with and make your way to the alley to experience the buzzing and vibrant centre at AMF Redcliffe.
For more information and bookings visit AMF Redcliffe
AMF Redcliffe is located at 403 Elizabeth Ave, Kippa Ring
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