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
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"Shocked" to be unsung hero
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Landmark for $8m river project
The $8 million Caboolture River Rehabilitation Project has reached a major milestone.
The Latest
Remembrance Day services in Moreton Bay
Thousands of people will gather at cenotaphs and war memorials across Moreton Bay on Tuesday to pay their respects on Remembrance Day. See list of services.
Driving on with Convoy fundraisers
More than $200,000 has already been raised by hundreds of trucks which made their way to Redcliffe in the 2025 Convoy for Kids.
Huge delays after fatal crash
UPDATE: The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash involving two trucks in Morayfield this morning.
Road changes start on Monday
Changes will be introduced on Monday for pedestrians and traffic using Dohles Rocks Rd during the Bruce Highway Upgrades.
Shock drink drive reading
Police from Moreton North Highway Patrol have stopped a man in Elimbah, allegedly drink driving six times over the legal limit.
Funding for New Year fireworks
Rotary Club of Bribie Island has been awarded $10,000 per annum over the next three years for its New Year’s Eve event.
Marching on with new grant
Bray Park–Strathpine ANZAC Day services will march on with funding from Moreton Bay City Council.
Offers flood in for huge highway site
Twenty offers have been received for a huge 181-hectare parcel of land beside the Bruce Highway in Moreton Bay region.
Giant turtle marks start of season
More than 300 people formed an image of a giant turtle on Woorim Beach to mark the start of nesting season on Bribie Island.
Help shape North Pine Dam upgrades
Seqwater is inviting local voices to help shape the North Pine Dam water security and dam safety upgrades.
