Settlement Cove Lagoon Visual Story

Settlement Cove Lagoon can be accessed from Redcliffe Parade via a wooden boardwalk ramp or timber steps. Access to the ramp and steps is located adjacent to one accessible car parking space on the street. Additional accessible car parking spaces are available at water level within the Settlement Cove car park. Access to this car park is further south along Redcliffe Parade. At the next roundabout, take the first left, which leads down to the car park.

The boardwalk is shaded by established trees, creating a natural canopy along parts of the path. Ground surfaces include timber boardwalk sections and concrete pathways. Pathways connect the lookout area to the lagoon and surrounding park spaces, with some sections including a steeper gradient. On Redcliffe Parade, slightly north of the access point, there is a lookout platform overlooking Settlement Cove and the ocean. This area includes tower binoculars, metal railings and wooden benches.

 

Settlement Cove Lagoon is approximately 95 metres in length and up to 30 metres wide, with water depths reaching up to 1.8 metres. The lagoon contains salt water treated with chlorine and is separated from the ocean by a rocky boundary. Concrete pathways and grassed areas surround the lagoon, and there are step-free and ramped entry points into the water. A water wheelchair is available with a maximum weight capacity of 200 kilograms. A small island structure is positioned within the lagoon.

Adjacent to the main ramp into the water is a white amenities building that includes male and female ambulant toilets and showers, along with a unisex accessible bathroom. The accessible bathroom includes a toilet with handrails, a baby change table and a shower with a bench seat. Water fountains are located outside the building, along with additional outdoor showers positioned near park benches. A children’s splash park is also located nearby and includes a white pool fence, blue shade sails and mushroom-shaped water fountains that spray water. A barbecue and a shaded picnic table are positioned close by with views of the water. Lifeguards supervise the lagoon during set hours. Please check the City of Moreton Bay website for current lifeguard operating times.

The area includes a historic-style stone stage and a natural amphitheatre with tiered stone seating. Ground surfaces are primarily concrete, with pathways connecting to surrounding park areas. A basketball court is also located within the space, marked with court lines and equipped with hoops. The area is open with views across the coastline, and trees provide some shade. Boundaries are defined by the stone structures and surrounding natural landscape.

This space is used for sports, community activities and entertainment. Activity levels may increase during events or on weekends. Visitors may hear coastal birds and the sound of lapping water, and the smell of the ocean and nearby Moreton Bay fig trees may be noticeable. The Redcliffe Jetty is located approximately a 10-minute walk north of the park