More Than 100 Years On, Woody Point Jetty Remains a Local Fixture

In use since the 1880s, the Woody Point Jetty on Bramble Bay has long served locals and visitors for fishing, family outings, and gatherings. On the Redcliffe Peninsula, the jetty remains a public space that connects today’s community with the area’s maritime past.

A Jetty at the Heart of Community Life

Constructed as part of Redcliffe’s early maritime network, the Woody Point Jetty was built to service ferries linking Sandgate and Brisbane with the peninsula. Newspaper reports from the 1880s describe steamers landing passengers at Woody Point and Redcliffe, underscoring its role in early seaside tourism. A new, wider jetty opened in 1922, following plans drawn up in 1919.

As road connections strengthened, particularly after the 1935 Hornibrook Bridge, ferry use declined. By the mid-20th century, recreational fishing and weekend visits were prominent. Early 1900s postcards show families enjoying the jetty, and 1942 aerial photographs document the site before later redevelopment of the foreshore.

The jetty today continues to draw anglers and families, including children learning to fish. Platforms such as Fishbrain show ongoing fishing activity, reflecting its popularity for hobbyists and casual visitors. Local histories record ferry services and long-standing use of the jetty, with families sharing stories passed down about travel by steamer and fishing traditions.

Heritage, Change and Continuity

The Woody Point Jetty has been rebuilt and repaired across its history, most notably through the 2008 Q150 Legacy Infrastructure Project. Its role as a shared public space remains consistent. While the jetty itself is not state-heritage listed, the nearby Woody Point Memorial Hall is on the Queensland Heritage Register, reflecting the area’s civic and social heritage.

Community archives document images of regattas, fishing, and family gatherings at the jetty spanning more than a century. These records show how the structure has remained woven into Redcliffe’s community life.

More than 100 years after its first construction, the Woody Point Jetty continues to serve as a weekend destination and fishing spot, maintaining its role as a public gathering place even as the Redcliffe Peninsula evolves.

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