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
Bribie joins $6 million SharkSmart trial
Bribie Island will be one of the new sites in the State Government’s expanded $6 million trial of shark spotting drones.
Our swimmers going for Games gold
The wait is almost over. After a month travelling and training, six swimmers will carry our region’s hopes into the Commonwealth Games.
Green light for busy intersection upgrade
Design is now complete and construction will start later this year on new traffic signals at the Caboolture-Bribie Island Rd and Regina Ave intersection, Ningi.
Monster holiday attraction coming to our region
Monster Jump, the newest giant inflatable in Australia, is coming to the Sandstone Point Hotel.
Free Sight Support Expo coming to Bribie
A free one-day Sight Support Expo is being held by Quantum RLV at Bribie Island next week.
Ningi intersection - work update
Design is progressing to upgrade the Caboolture-Bribie Island Rd and Regina Ave intersection at Ningi.
Designer El draws line at fishing waste
Beachmere's Ellana Pierce, who designs swimwear made from recycled finishing nets, is a finalist in a national competition for aspiring young female entrepreneurs
Plans to put Beachmere on 'destination' map
Work will start this month on plans to revitalise the Beachmere foreshore and “put it back on the map as a destination”.
Still waiting to break drought
We may be facing the wettest summer in a decade, but Seqwater’s dams, which supply the Moreton Bay Region, are still in a ‘drought response’ phase.
Sign-up for Home Alone
Pet owners across the Moreton Bay Region and Queensland are being urged to register with the RSPCA Qld’s Home Alone service.
