What is the closest swimmable beach to Brisbane?

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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Located in Redcliffe, Suttons Beach is one of the easiest to reach from Brisbane. As well as being a beautiful beach, Suttons Beach has immense historic importance and is a great place to explore the history and culture of Australia while still enjoying the natural environment, too.

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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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Just a 75 minute ferry trip from Brisbane, Tangalooma Island Resort provides Brisbane's closest access to the beautiful Moreton Island, home to amazing natural flora and fauna. Moreton Island is the third largest sand island in the world and located only 40 kilometres north-east of Brisbane.

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Catching public transport from Brisbane to the Gold Coast Catching public transport is also an easy way to get from Brisbane to the Gold Coast if you have a smaller budget and more time to spare. This transportation comes in a couple of forms including the Airtrain from Brisbane Airport or a shuttle bus.

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Can you Swim in the Ocean in Winter in Brisbane? Most Queenslanders will agree that swimming outdoors during the winter months is a no go, but that's not to say it's impossible. It really depends on the tolerance of the person at hand.

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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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If you're traveling by land, it's important to know the distance from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise. Your trip will be a total of 40 miles (63 km). The flying distance is 40 miles (63 km).

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The 3 major islands; Bribie, Moreton & Stradbroke island protect the bay from the harsh Pacific Ocean swells, giving gorgeous, flat blue waters for boaties to enjoy.

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