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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 July 2026

Landmark for $8m river project

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

The Latest

Big band special at Wantima
News / Local
3 July 2026

Big band special at Wantima

Wantima Country Club will host a major concert to support Mates4Mates, the charity supporting current and former Defence Force members and their families. ** FREE TO READ **

On the ball - at uni and Dolphins
News / Local
3 July 2026

On the ball - at uni and Dolphins

Isaiya Katoa is a typical first-year business student at the University of the Sunshine Coast, living, studying and working in Moreton Bay. But there is one big difference. ** FREE TO READ **

Oysters put to work in Pine River
News / Local
3 July 2026

Oysters put to work in Pine River

The first 40 Robust Oyster Baskets (ROBs) have been installed in the upper estuarine reaches of the Pine River in a project to improve the water quality. ** FREE TO READ **

New support hub opens for veterans
News / Local
3 July 2026

New support hub opens for veterans

A new Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub has officially opened in Caboolture providing services and support for ADF personnel and their loved ones. ** FREE TO READ **

"Waste of money", says Mayor
News / Local
3 July 2026

"Waste of money", says Mayor

Plans for a new desalination plant - possibly in the City of Moreton Bay - are a "waste of money" according to Mayor Peter Flannery. ** FREE TO READ **

Annie Lane rallies for farm project
News / Local
3 July 2026

Annie Lane rallies for farm project

The award-winning Annie Lane Café, on Bribie Island, will hold a special event this month to support The Mini Farm Project. ** FREE TO READ **

Gold for Amelie at national titles
News / Local
3 July 2026

Gold for Amelie at national titles

Redcliffe State High School student Amelie Hoefel has struck gold and brought home a national waterpolo title from Canberra.

Where you can vote on Saturday
News / Local
3 July 2026

Where you can vote on Saturday

More than 80 polling booths will open across the City of Moreton Bay on Saturday for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice referendum. Here's where you can vote. **FREE TO READ **

Coles' support for Hummingbird House
News / Council
3 July 2026

Coles' support for Hummingbird House

Coles Kippa-Ring is rallying behind Queensland’s only children’s hospice Hummingbird House in a month-long fundraiser. ** FREE TO READ **

Repaired and ready to reopen
News / Local
3 July 2026

Repaired and ready to reopen

Holy Cross Catholic Church, in Kippa-Ring, will open its doors again on Sunday morning for the first time in 20 months.