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
News / Local
1 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
News / Local
1 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
News / Local
1 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
News / Local
1 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
News / Local
1 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
News / Local
1 July 2026

Landmark for $8m river project

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

The Latest

News / Local
1 July 2026

Firies call for winter home safety

Firefighters are warning residents in the City of Moreton Bay to stay vigilant when warming up this winter. ** FREE TO READ **

Raptors' record for national titles
News / Local
1 July 2026

Raptors' record for national titles

Moreton Bay Raptors, based at Deception Bay, will have a record number of players at the National Gridiron Championships, which start this weekend. ** FREE TO READ **

New plans for popular park
News / Local
1 July 2026

New plans for popular park

Plans are being drawn up to tackle growing problems with drainage and the high-water table at a Mango Hill park. ** FREE TO READ **

Tydal launch for new apartments
News / Local
1 July 2026

Tydal launch for new apartments

Tydal Woody Point, the latest Moreton Bay development by Traders in Purple, has today started VIP sales of its waterfront apartments. ** FREE TO READ **

Billionaire helps solve Wamuran mystery
News / Local
1 July 2026

Billionaire helps solve Wamuran mystery

The 80-year-old mystery of exactly what happened to Wamuran resident Russell Grigg is over - thanks to an Australian billionaire. ** FREE TO READ **

Last orders for Dude and Duke
News / Local
1 July 2026

Last orders for Dude and Duke

Dude and Duke Beer Hall, on Deception Bay Rd, will close its doors for the last time at the end of next week. ** FREE TO READ **

Warning shot after developer pulls out
News / Local
1 July 2026

Warning shot after developer pulls out

A developer’s decision to pull out of Waraba has led Mayor Peter Flannery to tell the State Government to “start getting serious about the housing crisis”. ** FREE TO READ **

New reservoir plan for Pine Valley
News / Local
1 July 2026

New reservoir plan for Pine Valley

Unitywater has plans for a new 15-million-litre drinking water reservoir and 8kms of water pipelines, to boost water security in Pine Valley, Upper Caboolture, Morayfield and Narangba. ** FREE TO READ **

Olympic dreams come true
News / Local
1 July 2026

Olympic dreams come true

Charlize Andrews and Alice Williams are poised to write a new chapter in the Olympic history of North Brisbane Polo Bears, based at Albany Creek. ** FREE TO READ **

Keanu, 6, ready to take on world
News / Local
1 July 2026

Keanu, 6, ready to take on world

Six-year-old Keanu Samson, from Mango Hill, will soon pack his bags and fly 15,000km for the ‘Super Bowl’ of children’s golf. ** FREE TO READ **