Redland Bay for your hotel stay

You can explore hotel options in Redland Bay through several distinct points of interest: a swimming area at Ruster's Reserve, ferry connections to four islands and the nearby Bayview Conservation Area. Cemetery sites also tell the story of the local area. When planning your trip, it’s therefore worth first distinguishing between water and island activities, nature trails and the area’s historical context.

Swimming and ferry connections

The swimming area is at Ruster's Reserve on The Esplanade, at the corner of Moores Road. If swimming is one of your travel interests, this gives you a specific place in Redland Bay to consider when choosing your destination.

SeaLink’s ferry service connects Redland Bay with Macleay, Lamb, Karragarra and Russell in Southern Moreton Bay. Ferries depart from the Redland Bay Ferry Terminal (Weinam Creek) on Banana Street, with departures approximately every half hour. Since the frequency is stated as approximate, check the current departure times with the operator before travelling.

The swimming area and ferry offer different ways to enjoy the water: the swimming area is at a named location in Redland Bay, while the ferry service connects the town with four islands. This distinction can help with your planning when deciding whether swimming in Redland Bay or an island crossing should be the focus. If you plan to take a ferry, the terminal is your reference point; for timing, check the current timetable.

Nature in Bayview Conservation Area

Bayview Conservation Area is near Redland Bay, between Redland Bay and Mount Cotton. The recreation area offers around 60 kilometres of walking and mountain biking trails. The approximate total length gives you an idea of the extent of the trails in the area, not the length of any one route. Walking and mountain biking are two different ways to use the trails.

The area is home to Powerful Owls, koalas, goannas, Glossy Black-Cockatoos and wallabies. The wildlife adds another point of interest alongside the trails: in addition to walking and mountain biking, the habitat of these species is also a focus here. This allows you to consider different interests when planning your trip, without confusing the nearby conservation area with a place within Redland Bay itself.

Cemetery sites and history

Redland Bay Cemetery is on Gordon Road in Redland Bay and was formerly known as North Redland Cemetery. The first burial there took place in 1908. Generations of families from the Redlands Coast have chosen this quiet, rural cemetery for burials or memorials associated with cremations. Its name, location and date of the first burial anchor this part of local history to a specific place.

Another historical reference is the original Redland Bay Cemetery at 398 Serpentine Creek Road (Route 47), between Redland Bay and Logan. This site in the wider area operated from the 1890s until the late 1940s and is currently inactive. The dates refer to different events: the first burial at the cemetery on Gordon Road took place in 1908; the original site on Serpentine Creek Road ceased operating in the late 1940s.

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