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
Calls growing to help homeless
The homeless crisis in Moreton Bay region has come to a head with a major protest and site eviction on the same day, less than 4km apart.
Free walk-in centres to open
Three new free walk-in Medicare Mental Health Centres (MMHCs) are to open in the Moreton Bay region from July.
All smiles after bagging $440,000
A Banksia Beach man says he might need “plastic surgery to wipe the smile off his face” after scoring a grin-worthy $440,000 in a recent Keno draw.
Tourist park plans revealed
Plans have been lodged for a new tourist park and short-term accommodation in the Moreton Bay region.
Road users are urged to take extra care in the holidays after Moreton Bay saw a sharp rise in motor insurance claims from crashes with bicycles and scooters.
Repairing unsafe car parks - for free
Two Moreton Bay businessmen have launched a free program to tackle unsafe car parks at community organisations, charities, schools and small businesses.
Work starts on $2m bike trails, skate parks
Three major new facilities are on their way for mountain bikers, skaters and riders in the City of Moreton Bay.
Make wreath for Anzac Day
Veterans and their families in the Moreton Bay region are being invited to make wreaths which they can take and lay at their local Anzac Day service.
Go behind-the-scenes at major dam
Seqwater is holding two days of behind-the-scenes tours at North Pine Dam and Water Treatment Plant, during this month's school holidays.
Brewery first for Comiskey Group
Comiskey Group – which started and is based in the Moreton Bay region - has officially taken over an historic brewery.
