Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run
When: Sunday 19 July, 2020
Where: Start and finish at Pelican Park, Clontarf
Put on your running shoes now to get race-fit for the Moreton Bay Region’s most popular fun run.
Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run has a distance for everyone and caters to all abilities. Anyone can do it; age is no obstacle with bubs in strollers to seniors aged 80+ in the running (or walking) for a finisher’s medallion.
You can choose from a 3km, 5km, 10km or 21km loop that follows the scenic Redcliffe Peninsula. Families with young children can enjoy the 3km and 5km events, which have no age restrictions.
The course along the waterfront extends as far as Scarborough for the 21km runners, who kick off the staggered event from Pelican Park, Clontarf, at 6.00am. The 3km fun run/walk punters are the last to start at 8.30am.
This year the event is raising funds for Chameleon Housing, with a portion of every entry fee donated directly to this important cause.
The Kindred Healthy Living Expo is back again this year with plenty to see and do including health services, active wear, footwear, gyms, supplements and personal training groups.
For more information and registration go to the official Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run website.
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Cruising with whales in Moreton Bay
Join this amazing annual whale watching cruise to witness the majestic Southern Humpback Whales as they make their yearly migration north in the Moreton Bay Marine Park.
Your boat the MV Eye Spy is a purpose-built whale watching vessel. It has six viewing decks, a sun deck and floor to ceiling windows – all perfect for viewing whales as they frolic and play in the water. During the cruise you will be served a delicious cold buffet with prawns, a selection of cold meats, salad and bread rolls.
This whale watching cruise departs from Redcliffe, which is only a 5 minute drive from Scarborough Beach Resort. It caters for children, adults and is wheelchair friendly.
Whale sightings are guaranteed. If you don’t see a whale Brisbane Whale Watching will offer a complimentary cruise on the next available departure.
Join us for an amazing experience as the whales travel north to give birth. They then spend about 3 weeks in Platypus Bay, near Fraser Island, in safe waters for the calves to grow strong for the long swim home to the Antarctic. The mothers must have plenty of food too as the baby calves drink almost 500 litres of milk each day! Meanwhile the juveniles from the previous year have travelled up the coast with mum and wait in Platypus Bay for her to come back with her new calf. During this time, just like any teenager, they get up to lots of mischief and enjoy entertaining the tourists! Tours depart daily!
Tour Duration: 4.5 hours
When: Queensland’s whale watching season runs from June to mid-October. Tours during this time depart daily from Redcliffe Jetty.
Boarding commences at 9.30am departing at 10am and returns at approximately 2.30pm
Highlights:
- Regular sightings of various marine animals
- 360 degree walk around vessel
- Cold buffet lunch including fresh selection of local produce
- Licensed bar with snacks and drinks for purchase
- Wheelchair accessible
- Extensive and informative commentary.
Cost:
- Cruise with lunch – $135 adult, $95 child.
- Premium Cruise – $150 adult, $110 child. You receive a guaranteed window table seating with floor to ceiling viewing located on the Main Deck (Max 72 people).
- VIP Cruise – $165 adult, $125 child. You have exclusive use of the VIP lounge situated on the elevated Mid Deck level located behind the Captains Wheelhouse. You will also have an exclusive hostess for the day, priority boarding, priority buffet lunch with a complimentary beverage of guest choice (max 40 people).
(Children are 4-14 years of age; concession and family prices are available)
What’s included:
- 4.5 hour whale watching cruise
- 360 degree walk around the boat
- Licensed bar with snacks and drinks
- Cold buffet lunch including fresh selection of local produce
- Guaranteed whale sightings
- Expert marine commentary
- Wheelchair accessible.
Book online for a close encounter with Southern Humpback Whales!
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Indulge in a Labour Day Long Weekend Escape
Labour Day Long Weekend: 4 to 6 May, 2019
Why not indulge in a weekend escape to the seaside at Scarborough Beach Resort?
Scarborough Beach Resort is only 45 Kms from Brisbane CBD but is like escaping to an entirely different world, with gorgeous Norfolk Pines lining the beachfront, plenty or green spaces along the beach and the sparkling waters of Moreton Bay on your doorstep.
Scarborough has that village vibe of yesteryear and is surrounded with an array of restaurants and coffee shops that will keep everyone happy. Otherwise just kick back and relax on a sun chair around the 23m outdoor lap pool, soak in the heated Hydro Jet Spa or get all hot and steamy in the Sauna.
Also a rejuvenating massage can be booked and enjoyed from the massage room next to the spa or arranged for in-room.
In the early evening head to our Rooftop viewing floor which offers unprecedented views of the peninsula with the magnificent Moreton Bay on the east side and the beautiful Deception Bay on the West. Sunsets over the Glass House Mountains from this vantage point is a memory you will cherish.
Check out our great range of accommodation options including our motel rooms from $99 per night or our one, two or three bedroom apartments.
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Waters Edge Scarborough
One of Brisbane’s most popular wedding venues, Waters Edge Scarborough, is idyllically situated on the stunning Scarborough Boat Harbour on the Redcliffe Peninsula overlooking the bay and Glasshouse Mountains.
This exclusive and absolute premium waterfront venue has a contemporary Hamptons vibe that opens out to a spacious private deck where you will be captivated by the magical seaside sunsets.
The function room is utilized exclusively for weddings, and is a very private and spacious celebration space with super modern decor and all the mod-cons to make your reception a memorable occasion for your wedding.
Celebrate your private reception or function catering for 50 to 220 guests sit down, or 350 guests cocktail. Waters Edge can create your ultimate dream day with menus offering a superb selection of food and dining styles that are surprisingly affordable!
Check their wedding packages out today at Waters Edge Scarborough
Phone: 1800 727104
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Pelican Feeding @ Clontarf Park
Watch the delight on the kids faces as they experience the morning feeding of the quirky Pelicans at Clontarf Park.
Bring the kids to Pelican Park, situated along the Redcliffe peninsula in Clontarf, only 10 minutes drive from Scarborough, for a morning of Pelican feeding by the beach.
Every morning at 10am, the volunteers at Clontarf Visitor Information Centre bring out a bucket of fresh fish to feed the local Pelican population. The Pelicans often gather an hour in advance in anticipation of their fishy feast while the caring volunteers check the sea birds for any injuries.
Kids and adults alike are most welcome to observe these metre tall birds up close while the Pelican feeding takes place. The Pelican numbers tend to fluctuate from day to day as they continuously search for fresh food sources (their favourite meals being flathead, whiting and bream).
The park, aptly called Pelican Park is located at the southern end of Redcliffe Peninsula just next to Bells Beach. Apart from the huge feathered friends that visit daily, Pelican Park boasts an all-abilities playground with a Liberty Swing overlooking the bay. There is also a fully fenced boat-themed playground with undercover electric barbecues, picnic tables, toilet facilities, boat ramp and stretches of golden sand.
It’s just another fantastic family-friendly thing to do on the Redcliffe Peninsula during the summer school holidays.
Book your Summer School Holiday Accommodation here at Scarborough Beach Resort. Offering a selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom fully-self contained holiday apartments and onsite facilities including swimming lap pool, gym and a large heated spa that you can relax in and really unwind this Summer!
Aquasplash Redcliffe
There is a new Inflatable Water Park now opened in Redcliffe right in time for Summer!
The floating adventure playground includes an amazing Ninja racetrack, with two 35m long side-by-side courses perfect for races, as well as the largest on-water swing in Australia and a giant slide.
Aquasplash is suitable for ages 5 years and over, with ages 5-9 required to be accompanied by an adult and life jackets provided for all users.
Sessions are timed at 50 minutes for a single session, with both single and 2 hour passes available for all ages and day passes for those aged 14yrs +.
Induction training is included with all booked sessions. Children aged 5-9 years must be accompanied by a paying adult (ratio 1 adult to 2 children).
Prices start from:
$15 per Single Splash per child (5-9 years)
$20 per Single Splash per child/adult (10+ years)
$49 All Day Pass per child/adult (14+ years)
Aquasplash is located in the clear blue waters off Clontarf’s Pelican Park in Hornibrook Esplanade, Clontarf.
It’s the perfect place to cool off this Summer on the Redcliffe Peninsula!
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Everybody loves Ekka: don’t miss The Royal Queensland Show!
When: Friday, August 10, to Sunday, August 19, 2018; opens daily at 9am
Where: Brisbane Showgrounds at 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills
Everything you want in a show is at this year’s Ekka, which is celebrating 141 years of bringing the best of the country to the city!
There’s SO much to do at EKKA Royal Queensland Show. But here’s a few of our favourite things:
- Interact with cuddly creatures at the animal nursery and petting zoo, cradle-a-chick, pat-a-pig or even milk a cow!
- Take in a display or animal competition; sheep dog trials, woodchopping and sawing, cat shows, decorated cake displays, cooking demos and a whole lot more.
- Buy a showbag (or two). No visit to EKKA is complete without a wander through the showbag pavilion, with goodies for everyone in the family – even your pets!
- Test your skills with a stroll down sideshow alley.
- Rides, rides, rides!
- Take a peek inside the Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion and Gourmet Plaza or grab some traditional favourites like strawberries and cream.
- Stick around for EkkaNITES in the main arena from 6-8pm with a FREE action packed show of world-class acts including monster trucks, FMX riders and of course fireworks.
Oh, and don’t forget the EKKA Public Holiday which falls on Wednesday the 15th of August – perfect for those Brisbanites who are looking for a midweek getaway!
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Costco and IKEA, then chill out at the beach
Ever thought about combining a shopping expedition with a mini break?
A weekend (or even weeknight) at the beach is the perfect way to de-stress before, during or after searching for your dream kitchen at IKEA or stocking up on bulk household items at Costco.
Costco North Lakes and IKEA North Lakes are about 15 kilometres (that’s about a 20-minute drive) to the calm sandy beaches of Scarborough on the Redcliffe Peninsula.
After a day spent dragging the kids from pillar to post in the quest to find a comfy couch or going through the exhausting process of shopping for life’s necessities, a night at a family- friendly resort directly opposite the beach is the ideal solution to shopping burn-out.
If you’re coming from out of town, it makes perfect sense to end a hectic day with a mindful stroll along the beach followed by a spa and sauna at Scarborough Beach Resort.
If retail therapy is your thing, there’s the option of heading back along the Bruce the next day for another dose. Unless, that is, you decide to linger longer!
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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!
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Following in the Footsteps of Competition Winners!
Recently Quest Newspapers teamed up with Brisbane Marketing to give one couple the chance to win two days of luxury staying at Scarborough Beach Resort.
The lucky couple not only won two nights accommodation at Scarborough Beach Resort, but were also indulged in a lunch and wine tour at Ocean View Estates, a scenic flight with Aero Dynamics Flight Academy, a meal at Tempest Seafood Restaurant and dinner at Mon Komo Hotel in Redcliffe.
It was an unforgettable experience for the lucky winners with two nights at our resort in luxury accommodation and two days of gourmet food and wine from the Moreton Bay area.
Ocean View Estates is a winery nestled in a shallow valley at Mount Mee in the D’Aguilar Range. The Vineyard offers tours and wine tasting in the cellar door and features a world-class a-la-carte restaurant with meals perfectly matched to estate grown wines.
All this is less than an hour’s drive north-west of Scarborough and is the perfect day trip for those staying at our resort. For more information visit Ocean View Estates
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