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.

What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
News / Local
4 July 2026

What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay

A full calendar of free community events is being rolled out for 2026, giving locals clarity on what’s happening and when.

New parks for school holidays
News / Local
4 July 2026

New parks for school holidays

Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.

World-first vaccine for koalas
News / Local
4 July 2026

World-first vaccine for koalas

An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.

Dream becomes $1.7m reality at museum
News / Local
4 July 2026

Dream becomes $1.7m reality at museum

Work has started on the $1.7m Abbey Museum Art Gallery and Café extension for paintings never put on display at the Caboolture attraction before. ** FREE TO READ **

"Shocked" to be unsung hero
News / Local
4 July 2026

"Shocked" to be unsung hero

Caboolture rugby coach Sione Lolohea was “shocked” to be named one of Australia's top 10 unsung sporting heroes in the Cadbury Volunteer Values Awards. ** FREE TO READ **

Landmark for $8m river project
News / Local
4 July 2026

Landmark for $8m river project

The $8 million Caboolture River Rehabilitation Project has reached a major milestone.

The Latest

Joining veterans on Anzac day march
News / Local
4 July 2026

Joining veterans on Anzac day march

Carmel and Ron Hendrie both have strong links to the Vietnam War and will join veterans from Bolton Clarke Fernhill Caboolture in tomorrow's Anzac Day march. Here's why.

Tom powers to top of rankings
News / Local
4 July 2026

Tom powers to top of rankings

Southern Cross student Thomas Voigt returned from the Australian Age Championships as the nation’s fastest swimmer in two categories.

NAB to close Kippa-Ring branch
News / Local
4 July 2026

NAB to close Kippa-Ring branch

NAB, one of Australia's big four banks, has announced its branch at Kippa-Ring will close later this year.

National test for local duo
News / Local
4 July 2026

National test for local duo

Southern Cross swimmer Barry Pope made one final and clocked a personal best time at the Australian Age Championships on the Gold Coast last week.

Mango Hill stops to remember Anzacs
News / Local
4 July 2026

Mango Hill stops to remember Anzacs

Residents in Mango Hill paid their respects to the Anzacs this week. PICTURES

Residents rally over golf land plan
News / Local
4 July 2026

Residents rally over golf land plan

Hundreds of objections have already been lodged against new plans for a retirement village and aged care facility on former North Lakes golf course land.

Kianna 'tagged' to take on world
News / Local
4 July 2026

Kianna 'tagged' to take on world

Scarborough resident Kianna Maclean says Oztag is her “fun sport” - but it is starting to get more serious.

See inside shopping centre's new mall
News / Local
4 July 2026

See inside shopping centre's new mall

Major expansion plans for MKT Square Deception Bay shopping centre are taking shape - fast.

New plans for former golf course
News / Local
4 July 2026

New plans for former golf course

Public consultation has opened on new plans to develop land which was formerly North Lakes Resort Golf Course. FULL DETAILS

Rylee's silver and perfect pb record
News / Local
4 July 2026

Rylee's silver and perfect pb record

Redcliffe Leagues swimmer Rylee Smith had a podium finish and personal best times in every race at last week’s Australian Age Championships.