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
Plans for new $205 million sports centre
A $205 million state-of-the-art sports centre will be built in Moreton Bay as a key venue for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage – July 31
Alice Williams and Charlize Andrews, from North Brisbane Polo Bears at Albany Creek, helped Australia to a stunning victory over Netherlands tonight and set the Stingers up for top spot in their pool.
Saluting Kaylee - one of the 'Greatest Of All Time'
Tributes are flooding in for Redcliffe-born Caboolture-raised Kaylee McKeown after her sensational Olympic gold medal in Paris morning.
Kaylee's going for Olympic gold
Kaylee McKeown, born and raised in Moreton Bay, has a showdown with US rival Regan Smith tomorrow morning - and it may be decided in the final metres.
Wantima joins Legends Tour
Wantima Country Club, where Open Champion Cameron Smith learned to play golf, will welcome older legends this week in the first of two major pro-ams in the City of Moreton Bay.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage – July 30
Kaylee McKeown, born in Redcliffe and raised at Caboolture, has this morning set-up one of the most anticipated swimming finals of the Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage - July 29
Defending Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown, who was born in Redcliffe, lived at Caboolture and swam in Burpengary, eased through the heats of the 100m backstroke in Paris tonight.
Green light to split canal block
Residents appear to have lost their campaign against plans to divide a water-front block in Newport.
"Can't wait" for big Cup clash
Moreton City Excelsior (MCE) is hoping to make Tuesday a “special night” when the glitz and glamour of the Australia Cup Round of 32 comes to Wolter Park.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage – July 28
Former Redcliffe Hockey Club junior Renee Taylor has helped Australia make a winning start to their Olympic pool B campaign tonight.
