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
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
Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.
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
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
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
The $8 million Caboolture River Rehabilitation Project has reached a major milestone.
The Latest
Save Bribie Bridge - turn it green!
A campaign has been launched to turn Bribie Island Bridge into Moreton Bay’s first ‘green bridge’ and give the region “a new icon”.
Road plans to help save wildlife
New safety measures will be introduced this year on Eatons Crossing Rd and Gympie Rd to help cut “road-related impacts” on native wildlife, including koalas.
Pirates' star line-up for BPL17
Moreton Bay Pirates are looking to go one step further in the made-for-television BPL17 (Bowls Premier League), which starts on Monday.
Spiders win state and national titles
Spiders Boxing Club, based at Caboolture PCYC, has three great reasons to celebrate after today's announcement of the Good Sport Awards at Parliament House in Canberra.
Cyclones' drive for youngsters in need
Redcliffe Cyclones’ junior cricketers have run a major campaign to give youngsters a healthy start each school day.
Morayfield trial for needle-free flu vaccine
Clinical trials for needle-free flu vaccinations are about to start in Morayfield, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
Web of intrigue over spider post
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State gold and bronze for Grace
Lily Smith, pictured above, and Macey Lawler were the toast of Grace Swimming after medal-winning performances at the Queensland Sprint Championships.
Smart move saves $1 million
Smart water meters have saved Unitywater customers more than $1 million on bills and 231 million litres of water over the last two years.
Bribie's hatchlings need our help
Bribie Island is expecting its first turtle hatchlings of the season in coming weeks – and beachgoers are being urged to help ensure they make it from “egg to sea”.
