Everything To Eat, Drink And Do Around Redlands Coast (2026 Edition)
Morgan C Reardon
Contributor | Urban List
If you’re craving a Euro summer but your bank balance says no, there's a pocket just 35 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD that serves up powder-white islands, winery days and front-row marine adventures.
Redlands Coast is the kind of place where every day slips into laidback holiday mode—here’s exactly how to eat, explore and make the most of the Redlands Coast.
Where To Eat
Wellington Point Farmhouse
623 Main Rd, Wellington Point, QLD 4160
For a farm-to-table feast that’ll have you doing a satisfied shimmy in your seat, book lunch at Wellington Point Farmhouse. Set on one of the last working farms on Redlands Coast, picnic on the lawn or settle into the restaurant, where produce travels just metres from field to plate.
At brekky, you can’t go past the zucchini puffs with mint yoghurt and poached eggs. At lunch, dig into fried cuttlefish with lemongrass and green papaya, and don’t sleep on the sides—the confit kipfler potatoes come smothered in basil, mint, sour cream, parmesan and smoked almonds.
Grand View Hotel
49 North St, Cleveland, QLD 4163
The perfect bayside day starts (and ends) at the Grand View Hotel. Known to locals as The GV, this Cleveland Point fave serves up sweeping Moreton Bay views, but the best seats are out on the deck, beneath palm trees and festoon lights.
You won’t leave here hungry with their signature rotisserie turning out melt-in-your-mouth roasts, there’s also nonna-approved pasta, wood-fired pizza and fresh seafood. With live music from Thursday to Sunday and daily food specials, one visit rarely cuts it.
Sirromet Winery
850 Mount Cotton Rd, Mount Cotton, QLD 4165
For something a little bit spesh, settle in for a feast among the vines at Sirromet Winery. Sip your way through cool-climate wines at the cellar door, before settling in at the sun-drenched Tuscan Terrace.
The seasonal menu celebrates local produce, but expect Italian dishes like rigatoni alla vodka with a shiraz-infused sauce and taleggio al forno with local honey, braised figs and toasted pistachio.
Six Beaches Fish Bar & Grill
29 Mooloomba Rd, Point Lookout, QLD 4183
This North Stradbroke Island gem is the kind of place you’ll want to linger. At Six Beaches Fish Bar & Grill take in the salty sea breezes, shimmering blue views and a menu stacked with fresh-from-the-trawler seafood.
Open for lunch and dinner, feast on butter-poached prawns with chilli miso, fish tacos and juicy black Angus steak. Local tip: Swing by on a Sunday from 2:30pm for live music.
Straddie Island Brewing Co
5 Junner St, Dunwich, QLD 4183
There’s nothing better than a crisp craft beer on a rooftop—especially when that rooftop is on Straddie (pro tip: come at sunset). Straddie Island Brewing Co pours drops inspired by the island and crafted with pure, sand-filtered water drawn from Straddie’s ancient aquifer.
Think: Point Lookout Lager, Myora Springs Sour and Amity Pale Ale—best paired with a thin-crust pizza or a bucket of prawns. Go deeper on a brewery tour, or become a brewery custodian and stay overnight at the on-site beer-themed b’n’b.
The Straddie Hotel
158 East Coast Rd, Point Lookout, QLD 4183
Serving up pure holiday vibes daily, newly renovated The Straddie Hotel has been refuelling locals since the 60s. Set high on Point Lookout, it serves up primo views of Cylinder Beach, alongside comfort food-style eats (order the steakhouse roll), frothy schooners and a solid Aperol spritz.
Snag a seat on the deck with live tunes and the ocean as your soundtrack. Local tip: The beer garden deck is dog-friendly if you want to bring your furry friend along.
Citron Bayside
354 Main Rd, Wellington Point, QLD 4160
Open for brekky and lunch, there’s never a bad time for a bite at Citron Bayside. Grab a table outside under the yellow striped umbrellas and settle in for a Mediterranean-style feast.
Kick it off with one of their specialty drinks (the iced maple sea-salt matcha never misses), then dig into avocado on hash, zucchini fritters or Citron giros—chicken or halloumi on naan with tabbouleh, tzatziki and fries. Save room for one of their daily pastries—their cinnamon scrolls are some of the best in Brisbane.
What To Do
Whale Watching
North Stradbroke Island, QLD 4183
Straddie sits right on the humpback highway, and from June to November, you can score a front row seat to this truly magical scene as whales journey from Antarctica to warmer waters.
Make tracks to Point Lookout for one of the best vantage points on the island (and lowkey, in the whole world). At around 35 metres above sea level, the headland delivers uninterrupted views of whales breaching and tail-slapping just offshore. It’s straight-up goosebump-inducing.
Peel Island Sailing & Cruises
1 Harbourview Court, Cleveland, QLD 4163
Take things up a notch and cruise the Redlands Coast’s azure waters aboard a luxury catamaran with Aria Cruises or Brisbane Yacht Charters. Unwind on the front net with a glass of champagne in hand as you glide past the bay islands, spotting marine life along the way.
Hungry? Antipasto platters have you covered. When it’s time to play, dive in for a swim, jump on a SUP, or sprawl out on the giant aqua mat, the crew can even drop you onto a remote island for a quick game of beach cricket.
Bay Island Lifestyle
Raby Bay Foreshore Park, Masthead Dr, Cleveland, QLD 4163
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Moreton Marine Park by kayak or SUP. This protected playground—a maze of coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds—is the best way to meet the locals (dolphins, dugongs, turtles and even seahorses).
Hire a kayak, waterbike or paddleboard from Bay Island Lifestyle and head out on a solo adventure, or join a guided tour like the 1.5-hour Wildlife Encounter.
Where To Stay
Sanctuary By Sirromet
850 Mount Cotton Rd, Mount Cotton, QLD 4165
That crisp glass of vino tasting so good you don’t want to leave? At Sanctuary by Sirromet, you don’t have to. Set on the 560-acre vineyard estate, you can bliss out in private pavilions nestled in bushland.
Check into a plush glamping tent with a sprawling balcony—perfect for an arvo wine as wallabies hop by—plus a lounge and spacious ensuite. Travelling with a crew? Book the four-bedroom Winemaker’s Cottage at the estate’s highest point, or Merlot House, sleeping up to eight.
Allure Stradbroke Resort
43-57 East Coast Rd, Point Lookout, QLD 4183
Tucked into the foothills of Point Lookout on Straddie’s north-eastern tip, Allure Stradbroke Resort lets you live out your beach shack dreams, with resort perks obvs. Ideal for those rolling with a group, take your pick from one-bedroom shacks through to four-bedroom deluxe villas, with generous living spaces, full kitchens and roomy outdoor areas made for evening BBQs. On site, you’ll find a locally loved cafe, heated pool, gym and a kids’ playground for the little ones.
The Straddie Hotel
158 East Coast Rd, Point Lookout, QLD 4183
Fresh from its glow-up, The Straddie Hotel is the place to stay if you want to be right in the heart of the action. Choose from standard and deluxe rooms with ocean views and modern finishes, or go all out with a three- or four-bedroom apartment with sun-soaked indoor-outdoor living and a balcony serving up shimmering sea vistas.
When it’s time to explore, you’re just steps from powder-white sand—or stay put and float in the pool before heading to the on-site pub for a crisp beer and share plates.
From winery hopping to island cruising, Redlands Coast is brimming with things to do, great places to eat, and unique stays. Keep exploring here.
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