Golden sand and calm waters make Margate Beach a favourite dipping spot for families with young children. It is considered the ‘quieter’ option if you want to avoid beach crowds during the week.
Margate Beach offers a wheelchair-friendly wooden boardwalk lined with towering Norfolk pines and park benches, so you can still get amazing views without getting your feet sandy.
From the curbside parking, you can easily access the pathway and a number of partly-sheltered viewing decks. There is a toilet block with an open area to get changed and a private shower cubicle towards the northern end of Margate Parade.
Seaside experience at your own pace
Located between Redcliffe and Woody Point, the beach itself is made of narrow stretches of sand. At high tide, it is ideal for cooling off in the warmer months.
There is a BBQ area, shelters, parking and more toilets at the southern end of Margate Beach, towards Scotts Point Bathing Pavilion. Here, you will also find a small boat ramp and a few fitness stations.
Nearby venues/Food & drink:
The Sebel Hotel Margate Beach is located on the corner of Margate Parade and McCulloch Avenue, and offers a range of meals, share platters and drinks. If you are after some ocean-inspired takeaway and fresh fish and chips, Seafood Lovers Café and Red Dolphin Seafoods are within walking distance.
Sensory Considerations
Tactile:
- Concrete pathways and wooden boardwalks
- Grass, trees and plants in surrounding gardens
- Sandy beach with shallow, calm water for swimming
Visual:
- Water views of Moreton Bay
- Boats, jet skis, windsurfing, and other water sports
- Birds, small native animals, marine life
Auditory:
- Sounds of the ocean: moving water, waves, and gentle lapping against the shore
- Bird calls, including shorebirds and water birds such as seagulls and pelicans
NOTE: Some of the parks, grassed areas, and beaches along the Redcliffe Peninsula Foreshore are used as venues for local events and festivals throughout the year. This includes the Festival of Sails, Christmas Carols, and Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival. Please take note of the Moreton Bay Region Calendar of Events when planning your trip, as it may affect carpark availability, pedestrian traffic, and increase noise levels for those sensitive to sound and/or crowds.