Suburbs / Bribie Island

Godwin Beach

About Godwin Beach

Located in the northern reaches of Deception Bay and only a short five minutes from Bribie Island, Godwin Beach is a small coastal suburb where locals revel in their laidback seaside lifestyle.

An attractive location with bird watchers and nature lovers due to the remarkable quietness, you’ll often be able to spot animals with ease. Being a little out-of-the-way fishing is a popular activity with plenty of fish to be caught in this location.

Things to see and do in Godwin Beach

  • Charles Godwin Memorial
  • Fishing and crabbing
  • Bird watching

History of Godwin Beach

Godwin Beach was named after Charles Godwin who owned a fish cannery by the beach from 1897 to 1907.

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