Everywhere To Eat, Stay And Play In Moreton Bay (2026 Edition)
Morgan C Reardon
Contributor | Urban List
With pristine beaches out front and a lush green hinterland out back, Moreton Bay is packed with epic adventures.
From the shimmering Pumicestone Passage and laidback Bribie Island escapes to Redcliffe’s guaranteed good vibes and the magic of the Hinterland, this corner of Brisbane is the ultimate getaway. Here’s everything that needs to go on your must-hit list.
Where To Eat In Moreton Bay
Annie Lane Cafe
5/1 Toorbul St, Bongaree, QLD 4507
Brunch aficionados, welcome to your nirvana. Set on the edge of the Pumicestone Passage (hello, incredible views), Annie Lane takes our fave meal of the day seriously, serving up a smash-worthy menu packed with Moreton Bay produce.
Start with a smooth Tim Adams coffee or the Chunky Monkey smoothie, before tucking into winners like the jalapeno popper bagel with hot honey and bacon crispies, or the Korean egg drop sandwich. There’s a kids' menu for little ones, plus they’re home to the island’s only boozy bottomless brunch
Kenilworth Island Bakery
3 First Ave, Bongaree, QLD 4507
You haven’t truly lived until you’ve wrapped your chompers around a doughnut from Kenilworth Bakery. The cult-favourite country bakery—famous for its legendary 1kg doughnut challenge—has opened an island outpost, and it’s a must-stop for foodies.
Order a Caramilk cold foam or their iconic coffee in a doughnut (yes, really), then skip the decision fatigue and grab a mixed six-pack loaded with flavours like classic glazed, Nutella-stuffed and Mint Slice. Just make sure you leave room for the savoury pastries too.
Ikigai Cafe and Workshop
7 Toorbul Street, Bongaree, QLD 4507
Perched just steps from the water on Bribie Island, Ikigai is the kind of cafe you pop into for a quick coffee and somehow end up lingering for hours. Warm, welcoming and big on community vibes, it’s the sort of spot where baristas know the regulars by name.
Get comfy in the peach-hued space with a tiramisu latte or silky matcha, then tuck into a seasonal menu that looks almost too pretty to eat. Keep an eye on their socials too—the cafe regularly hosts creative workshops and community events.
Savige's Seafood
3/12 First Ave, Bongaree, QLD 4507
If you’re chasing old-school seafood—the kind that instantly transports you back to childhood beach holidays—head to Savige’s Seafood on Bribie Island.
This no-frills local icon dishes up fresh-from-the-trawler seafood daily, best enjoyed with your toes in the sand nearby. Can’t decide? Order the Grilled Sampler with cajun seasoning, piled high with calamari, prawns, scallops, bugs and chips.
Ocean View Estates
2557 Mount Mee Road, Ocean View, QLD 4521
Set on 100 acres of rolling vineyards, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into the French countryside at Ocean View Estates. Pencil in a long lunch at the lakeside restaurant where dishes like slow-cooked sticky beef cheeks with Asian herb salad and Humpty Doo barramundi with charred miso corn are perfectly paired with the estate’s award-winning wines.
Or, keep it casual with a picnic on the lawn with one of their gourmet hampers—the hot tapas box is a winner. Local musos will soundtrack your Sunday and your alfresco feast.
Scarborough Harbour Brewing Co.
Bird Passage Parade, Scarborough, QLD 4020
Sip crisp craft brews at this two-storey brewery and taphouse in Scarborough. Snag a seat on the sun-drenched Upper Deck and watch yachts cruise past while pairing your tasting paddle with fresh oysters and prawn sliders, or dig into something heartier like fish and chips, spicy parmis and pizza. Downstairs, the Engine Room is where you can sink schooners beside the shiny tanks they’re brewed in. There’s live music keeping the vibes high from Friday through Sunday, too.
Good Company
13 Thurecht Parade, Scarborough, QLD 4020
Soak up the sun seaside at Good Company, slinging top-tier brekky seven days a week. Grab a table outside at the dog-friendly venue, sip on a blueberry matcha and prepare for serious decision paralysis over the stacked menu of tasty plates.
Think: pistachio waffles with honeycomb, the Good Morning bowl stacked with haloumi, chorizo and avo, or our fave—the cinnamon scrolls, which we’re absolutely classifying as a meal.
Quê Dining
Shop 8/10 Lakeview Promenade, Newport, QLD 4020
If you're already a devotee of Brisbane foodie institution Ngon, then its seaside sibling Quê deserves a prime spot on your Moreton Bay hit list. Serving up homestyle Vietnamese dishes, the menu takes diners on a flavour-packed journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.
Feast on twice-cooked pork belly drenched in sticky tamarind sauce, baby barramundi with green apple slaw and crushed potatoes slathered in XO butter—save room for the deep-fried ice cream with golden caramel. Perched right on the water, this spot really shines at sunset, when the whole venue is bathed in a golden glow.
The Belvedere Hotel
Cnr Oxley Ave, Woody Point, QLD 4019
This Redcliffe institution serves up Euro summer vibes all year round. The sprawling multi-storey venue is home to some of Brisbane’s most epic sunsets, with golden views stretching across the peninsula.
But what’ll make you linger? The immaculate vibes (think DJ sets, live sport and trivia nights), the food (everything from seafood platters to smashed burgers) and seriously good cocktails. Three words: frozen mango margarita.
Sunny's Margate Beach
1 McCulloch Ave, Margate, QLD 4019
This is the kind of place where you swing by for a hearty breakfast (the nduja scrambled eggs are elite), return later for fish tacos at lunch, then simply wander upstairs to the rooftop bar for a sunset sip. Open Friday to Sunday, the rooftop dishes up uninterrupted 180-degree views across Moreton Bay, with live music on Fridays and Sundays providing the soundtrack.
Pitstop Cafe
2070a Mount Mee Rd, Mount Pleasant, QLD 4521
Perched along the scenic Mount Mee Tourist Drive, Pitstop Cafe is the kind of quirky roadside stop that makes you want to linger longer than planned. Pull up a seat on the deck for valley views stretching toward Brisbane, then tuck into burgers, steak sangas and solid coffee while surrounded by vintage motorbikes, retro petrol signs and old-school racing memorabilia.
Where To Stay In Moreton Bay
BIG4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort
1820 Bribie Island Road, Sandstone Point, QLD 4511
Set on the shores of Pumicestone Passage, this is the kind of holiday park you check into and never want to leave. Choose between villas, safari tents and camping sites, then spend your days tackling the waterpark, floating in the sprawling 500sqm pool, sipping cocktails at the swim-up bar or challenging your mates to tennis and mini golf.
When hunger strikes, head to the Oyster Shed or bistro for a feed. Bringing kids? The giant jumping pillow and playground will keep them happily occupied for hours.
Bribie Island Hotel
29 Sylvan Beach Esplanade, Bellara, QLD 4507
Bribie Island Hotel is the kind of place where you come for the buzzing beer garden, live music and stacked pub menu—then decide to stay the night. Just moments from the island’s beaches, the hotel offers spacious, airy studios and larger two-bedroom suites for group getaways. Best of all? You’re only steps from a sunset cocktail and a parmi in the much-loved beer garden.
Holiday Hub Bribie Island
128 Goodwin Road, Bongaree, QLD 4507
Rolling with a crew? Holiday Hub has your Bribie Island stay sorted. Whether you’re chasing a laid-back beach escape or an adventure-packed getaway, there’s a bolthole to match—think cosy coastal cottages, luxe waterfront homes and sprawling stays with entertaining decks and resort-style pools. Consider it your home away from home, only better.
Samford Lakes Rural Accommodation
1387 Mount Samson Road, Mount Samson, QLD 4520
This cosy country escape feels worlds away from Brisbane, channelling the charm of the English countryside less than an hour’s drive from the CBD. Nestled within a storybook-worthy estate in Mount Samson, choose between deluxe villas and waterfront bungalows, then slip into full relaxation mode—soaks in freestanding tubs, evenings by a crackling fireplace and dips in the infinity pool.
Dayboro Cottages
3229 Mount Mee Rd, Dayboro, QLD 4521
If you’re chasing a romantic escape or a soul-nourishing reset in nature, Dayboro Cottages is the one to book. Crafted from natural materials and designed to blend seamlessly into the surroundings, this peaceful retreat is all about slowing down and soaking up country life. Wake to birdsong and mist rolling across the mountains, spend lazy arvos unwinding in your chalet, then explore nearby walking trails or wander the adorable village of Dayboro.
The Sebel Brisbane Margate Beach
1 McCulloch Ave, Margate, QLD 4019
Perched just steps from the waterfront—hello stunning golden sunrises from bed—The Sebel delivers the perfect coastal escape with just the right amount of luxury. The rooms are plush and modern (opt for the oceanfront view), while the rooftop pool and bar dial up the holiday mode with 11/10 ocean views and sunset drinks.
What To Do In Moreton Bay
Redcliffe Markets
Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe, QLD 4020
Trust us: you’ll want an empty stomach and comfy shoes for this one. This bustling marketplace snakes along the Redcliffe foreshore and is home to over 200 stalls slinging farm-fresh produce, international street eats, locally made homewares, art and clothing.
There’s also live music, so you can really settle in. The market runs every Sunday, 8am to 2pm from March to November, and 7am to 1pm from December to February.
G'Day Adventure Tours
Bribie Island, QLD 4507
Explore the best of Bribie Island—the spots locals know and love—on an all-day adventure with G’Day Adventure Tours. Expect 4WD beach cruising along the sand, wildlife spotting (from kangaroos to turtles), kayak in tea tree lagoons and a stop at historic Fort Bribie, home to WWII bunkers hidden among the dunes. Refuel with a locally sourced beachside lunch, have yarns with your local tour guide and round out your day with a stroll along the sand.
Bribie Island Butterfly House
206B First Ave, Bongaree, QLD 4507
For a little bit of magic, wander through this outdoor sanctuary on Bribie Island, home to more than 1,000 butterflies fluttering among gardens and flowering plants. Pro tip: wear bright colours as you explore, and you might just have a butterfly land on you.
Beyond the gardens, there’s also a butterfly breeding lab where you can watch volunteers caring for eggs, chrysalises and very hungry caterpillars behind the scenes.
Boneyard Records & Relics
2/26 Baynes St, Margate, QLD 4019
From rare gems to classics, you’re bound to find the vinyl of your dreams at Boneyard Records. This Margate haven for music lovers is seriously stacked, with thousands of EPs and LPs to flip through—including a mind-blowing collection of more than 15,000 seven-inch singles. Pro tip: grab a smooth brew from The Boneyard Espresso while you shop.
Trevena Glen Farm
1100 Winn Road, Mount Samson, QLD 4520
Animal-lovers, for a truly wholesome day out, book a tour at Trevena Glen Farm. Join a group or private tour and spend the day cuddling guinea pigs, rabbits and chickens, leading alpacas on a stroll around the grounds and saying g’day to pigs, donkeys and goats along the way.
For something extra special, book the farm’s Ride & Wine experience, where you’ll saddle up for a golden-hour horse ride through sprawling paddocks before unwinding with a wine and cheese platter as the sun sets over the mountains.
Brisbane Whale Watching
Redcliffe Jetty, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
For a goosebump-inducing experience, get up close to the giants of the ocean on a Brisbane Whale Watching tour. Captain Kerry Lopez—the only woman in the South Pacific Rim to own and skipper a whale watching venture—and her crew will take you out to sea for a front-row seat to humpbacks breaching, tail slapping and cruising the famous humpback highway. Along the way, enjoy expert commentary, a gourmet picnic box and access to the fully licensed onboard bar.
From old-school dining to island adventures, Moreton Bay is brimming with things to do, great places to eat, and unique stays. Keep exploring here.
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