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Discover Brisbane's Northside: Local Guides to Landmarks, Parks & Trails

Whether you're planning a weekend outing or visiting Sandgate Family Dental for a check-up, we've created local guides to help you explore the best parks, walking paths and landmarks around Brisbane’s bayside.

  • Must-see local landmarks
  • Peaceful parks and playgrounds
  • Shared walking and bike paths
  • Driving or walking directions from Sandgate Family Dental

Explore Our Local Suburb Guides:

Sandgate

Lagoon parks, war memorials, and bayside beauty.

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Shorncliffe

Home of the iconic Shorncliffe Pier and Moora Park.

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Deagon

Wetlands, racetrack history, and peaceful trails.

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Brighton

Family parks, waterfront paths, and bay breezes.

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Taigum

Hidden parks and green spaces in the northside.

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Boondall

Boondall Wetlands, IceWorld & nature trails.

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Bracken Ridge

BMX tracks, sporting fields, and local walks.

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Fitzgibbon

Hidden World Playground & community parks.

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Woody Point

Jetty views, shipwrecks and coastal picnic spots.

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Clontarf

Pelican Park, waterfront cycling, and beaches.

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Margate

Boardwalks, seaside parks, and coastal walks.

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All suburb guides include directions from Sandgate Family Dental and helpful tips for enjoying the area before or after your visit.

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Sandgate is the heart of our bayside community, famous for its historic pier and foreshore.
Attractions include:

  • Sandgate Pier – a historic landmark for fishing and seaside strolls.

  • Crockatt Park – playground, picnic tables, and events hub.

  • Sandgate Foreshore Walk & Bikeway – scenic paths stretching towards Brighton and Shorncliffe.

  • Dowse Lagoon – wetlands with birdwatching and walking tracks.

Shorncliffe is a charming coastal spot, home to Brisbane’s longest timber pier.
Attractions include:

  • Shorncliffe Pier – iconic 350m boardwalk with bay views.

  • Moora Park – playground, shaded BBQs, and beach access.

  • Shorncliffe Foreshore Walk – connects to Sandgate and Brighton.

  • Sandgate Golf Club – a relaxed 9-hole course nearby.

Brighton is a relaxed bayside suburb with open foreshore areas.
Attractions include:

  • Brighton Foreshore & Parklands – picnic spots, walking, and cycling.

  • Decker Park – popular for playgrounds, dog walking, and bay views.

  • Bayside bikeway – connects Brighton to Sandgate and beyond.

  • Brighton Wetlands – natural reserve with walking paths.

Deagon offers wetlands, green spaces, and a strong sense of community.
Attractions include:

  • Deagon Wetlands – birdwatching and nature walks.

  • Deagon Racecourse – historic horse training and racing venue.

  • Curlew Park – rugby and cricket fields, great for weekend sport.

  • Local playgrounds scattered across quiet residential streets.

Boondall is home to some of Brisbane’s most significant wetlands and a major events arena.
Attractions include:

  • Boondall Wetlands Reserve – boardwalks, cycling paths, and wildlife.

  • Nudgee Beach Trail (via wetlands) – scenic paths for walking and birdwatching.

  • Brisbane Entertainment Centre – concerts, sports, and events.

  • Iceworld Olympic Ice Rink – family ice skating venue.

Bracken Ridge is a family-friendly suburb with excellent recreation facilities.
Attractions include:

  • Bracken Ridge BMX Track – one of Brisbane’s largest BMX facilities.

  • Bracken Ridge Reserve – open spaces, playgrounds, and BBQs.

  • Emily Seebohm Aquatic Centre – swimming pools for families and fitness.

  • McPherson Park – sports fields and community hub.

Fitzgibbon is a newer community with modern amenities and family parks.
Attractions include:

  • Hidden World Playground – colourful, themed play area loved by kids.

  • John Bray Park – open green space with playgrounds and picnic spots.

  • Cycling and walking paths – connecting Fitzgibbon to Taigum.

  • Community gardens – adding a local village feel.

Woody Point is a coastal suburb with fishing, foreshore walks, and family parks.
Attractions include:

  • Woody Point Jetty – popular for fishing and sunsets.

  • Bicentennial Park – playgrounds, shaded BBQs, and wide lawns.

  • Gayundah Wreck – historic shipwreck at the foreshore.

  • Cycleway to Redcliffe – part of the peninsula’s coastal pathway.

Margate is known for its long sandy beach and calm coastal lifestyle.
Attractions include:

  • Margate Beach – a quieter alternative to Redcliffe, great for families.

  • Margate Parade Foreshore – walking, cycling, and picnic areas.

  • Humpybong Creek – wildlife, shaded paths, and playgrounds.

  • Nearby Suttons Beach – safe swimming and family-friendly facilities.

Find your local dentist

Each bayside suburb has its own page with local drive times, directions, parking and the services we offer at our Sandgate practice:

Book online or call (07) 3269 6252 — new patients from across North Brisbane are welcome.