At Margate Parade yet another pristine beach awaits you on the Redcliffe Peninsula. The pristine golden sand and sheltered waters make this area a favourite dipping spot for families with young children. So, pack the family, or friends into the car and visit Margate Beach.

Margate, Redcliffe boasts the longest mainland stretches of sand beach together with a trendy 2 km redeveloped timber boardwalk. The location of the boardwalk next to the beach makes it ideal for walkers, cyclists and little people on scooters.

To the northern end of the beach sits the quaint Scotts Point swimming pavilion built-in 1937 which gives an insight into the popular beach life of a bygone era.

Adding to the pleasant ambience are the many ancient Norfolk Pines that line the Esplanade along Margate, Redcliffe. These serve to remind us of the first settlers on the Redcliffe Peninsula who had the forethought to plant seedlings more than 150 years ago. The shade provided by the canopy of the huge branches provides prevention from sunburn in the summer months.

While the style of costumes (aka togs/swimmers) may have changed over the years the enjoyment levels of splashing around in the clean, calm, safe water remains as high in this decade as in the 1930s!

Margate Beach is very well-equipped with quality BBQ facilities making it one of the ideal barbequing beaches in Redcliffe for a get-together. Pack sausages, onions and bread, fill your esky full of cold drinks and bring your friends, or family down for a day out in the sun.

You’ll have plenty of time to relax while lunch is sizzling away on one of the many the barbecues/picnic areas along the Esplanade. Sit back and enjoy the delicious aromas, the looks of envy from passers-by and absorb the picturesque views of Moreton Island and Moreton Bay as you gaze out over sandy Margate Beach.

Source: Margate Beach | One of the best beaches in Redcliffe (visitmoretonbayregion.com.au)