If it’s a seaside adventure you are after, the Scarborough Foreshore makes for a great day out with accessible pathways, shady parks and lots to see and do.
The Scarborough Foreshore, including Endeavour Park, Jim Finlay Park, Thurecht Park, Jamieson Park and Scarborough Beach Park, forms part of the Moreton Bay Cycleway.
This path continues down along the Redcliffe waterfront, and offers plenty of options for wheelchair and walker users. Sightseeing, opportunities to play and learn in an inclusive environment, dining and more!
What to bring
We suggest you pack your sunscreen and hat as you enjoy all the sights and sounds along the Scarborough Foreshore. While most of the parks offer comfortable shelter, parts of the pathway are exposed to the sun and elements. Beat the heat and remember to cool off in the shade and refill your water bottle.
You can also bring a do-it-yourself lunch and snacks, or stop off at one of the cafés or takeaway stores.
Eat and drink: nearby dining options
Sea Salt & Vine (Reef Point Esplanade, Scarborough)
Moreton Bay Boat Club (Bird O’Passage Parade)
Morgan’s Seafood (Bird O’Passage Parade)
Tempest Seafood Restaurant and Teppanyaki Grill (Boat Harbour, Bird O’Passage Parade)
Bay Boats (439 Scarborough Road)
Castaway Koala Café (13 Thurecht Parade, Scarborough)
Scarborough Foreshore Accessible Pathway – suggested route and stops
Endeavour Park to Tingira Park (approximately 2.3 kilometres when walking)
Starting at Endeavour Park is a sunny pathway (built for walkers, wheelchairs, mobility devices, pedestrians and bikes), which wraps around to the northern tip of Scarborough. Picnic stops and parks along the way include Jim Finlay Park, Thurecht Park, Jamieson Park and the smaller, Tingira Park.
Scarborough Beach Park
The pathway (Moreton Bay Cycleway) currently finishes at Tingira Park when travelling from the Newport area. Further along Fortune Street and at the corner of Landsborough Avenue it re-commences, taking you to Scarborough Beach Park and back down towards Redcliffe.
Sensory Considerations
Tactile:
- Sand, rocks, and water
- Grassed picnic areas with trees and plants
- Concrete pathway
- Playgrounds with moving equipment (hard and soft surfaces) at some parks
Visual:
- Water views of Moreton Bay and the Moreton Bay Marine Park
- 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 such as seagulls and pelicans
- Road noise, as some sections of the path and parks are located nearby to main roads.
NOTE: Some of the parks, grassed areas and beaches around Scarborough are used as venues for local events and festivals throughout the year. 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.