Redcliffe Reimagined — The Jetty, the Artists, and the Next Chapter
Redcliffe has always been a town with a sea breeze and soul — but look a little closer, and you’ll see it’s also a place that’s constantly evolving.
Here are some of the stories, people, and quiet shifts shaping the peninsula today.
The Jetty That Just Keeps Coming Back
Redcliffe’s jetty isn’t just a pretty photo op — it’s a survivor. First built in 1885 to link the peninsula with Brisbane via ferry, it’s been damaged and rebuilt more times than most people realise. The structure you see today is the fifth major version. With every rebuild, the jetty has reflected the era — from colonial utility to mid-century tourism to today’s community hub.
A Quiet But Growing Creative Scene
Redcliffe isn’t known as an arts capital, but that may be changing. The Redcliffe Art Gallery has grown from a community-run project into one of the region’s most respected galleries, now housed in a purpose-built facility. Around the peninsula, especially in Scarborough and Margate, artists are setting up shop — drawn by the natural light, sea air, and the creative calm of being just far enough from the city.
A Renaissance on the Waterfront
With the Redcliffe Peninsula train line opening in 2016, and new cafés, bars, and boutiques settling in, the foreshore is slowly transforming. Weekend visitors are returning, many by rail from Brisbane’s inner suburbs, while locals find themselves with more to explore close to home.
And yet — Redcliffe hasn’t lost its local feel. Walk the jetty at sunrise and you’ll still see neighbours chatting, handwritten notices on community boards, and familiar faces at the bait shop.
Looking Closer, Seeing More
Next time you visit, don’t just head for the fish and chips. Pause. Wander. Listen. Redcliffe might just surprise you.
Redcliffe’s charm has always been more than skin-deep. From its resilient infrastructure to its creative heartbeat and evolving town centre, the peninsula continues to grow — without forgetting where it came from.
Featured Image Photo Credit: Visit Moreton Bay Region
