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
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7 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
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7 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
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7 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
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7 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
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7 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
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7 July 2026

Landmark for $8m river project

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

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Milestone matches for dynamic duo
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7 July 2026

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Redcliffe to host Australia-first conference
7 July 2026

Redcliffe to host Australia-first conference

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Food for thought on Father's Day
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7 July 2026

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Region has 19 suburbs in new fire ant zone
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7 July 2026

Region has 19 suburbs in new fire ant zone

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Historic gold - Commonwealth Games Day 10
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7 July 2026

Historic gold - Commonwealth Games Day 10

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Shooting for gold - Commonwealth Games Day 9
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7 July 2026

Shooting for gold - Commonwealth Games Day 9

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Going for gold - Commonwealth Games Day 8
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7 July 2026

Going for gold - Commonwealth Games Day 8

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Redcliffe has 10 from 10 at Brisbane championships
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7 July 2026

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Raise the bar and join us at Brewfest
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7 July 2026

Raise the bar and join us at Brewfest

There’s no better way to celebrate today’s International Beer Day (IBD) than by locking in a plan to head along to Moreton Bay Region’s very own Brewfest.