Can you swim in the sea in Brisbane?

Suttons Beach Only 40 minutes out from the Brisbane CBD, it's never been easier to escape the city for fun with the family. The beach is patrolled by lifesavers, so you can swim at peace, and smaller waves give you and the kids something to bodysurf or play around in.



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Definitely stay away from it. I've been working with rivers all my life and I certainly wouldn't swim across the Brisbane River. He also warned people should not rely on flotation devices to keep them safe. I don't think you'd necessarily go in the river believing you'd be safe with a floatation device on, he said.

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Tropical Far North Queensland may be home to some of the deadliest animals in the world, which may get you wondering ... Can you swim in the ocean in Cairns? Of course you can! Your main concerns when taking a dip in the Cairns ocean are stingrays and jellyfish.

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It's only around 40 miles from central Brisbane to Suttons Beach, so you can make the drive in about 40 minutes. It's also possible to take a train from Brisbane Central to Kippa-Ring Station, then take bus 680 for 10 minutes or so to reach the beach.

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No list of beaches in Brisbane could miss the iconic, manmade Streets Beach, by far the closest beach to Brisbane CBD. The beach sits on the south bank of the Brisbane River, though not on the river's edge.

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Brisbane, although a landlocked city, is situated near the famous Gold Coast of Australia.

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What is Brisbane Famous For?
  • The 2032 Olympic Games. In the coming years, all eyes will be on Brisbane as it hosts the 2032 Olympic Games! ...
  • Sporting culture. ...
  • K'gari, Stradbroke, Moreton & Bribie Islands. ...
  • Australia Zoo. ...
  • Howard Smith Wharves. ...
  • CityCat. ...
  • New Farm Park. ...
  • Bakeries (and lamingtons)


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Swimming during the day already carries the danger of rips, tides and unexpected changes, but swimming at night carries those risks and more. The lack of vision, the lack of assistance and the added emotional stress of being pulled into darkness places some truly difficult hurdles for swimmers to overcome.

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