Dylan & Phoebe’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Local neighbourhoods to explore.
Brighton is a desirable Brisbane suburb due to both the ease of public transport, such as the train service from nearby Sandgate, and also the bayside esplanade. This peaceful parkland esplanade follows the coast between the Houghton Highway bridge and Sandgate. The esplanade is used by walkers, cyclists and families. Brighton's beach is used by kite surfers and also walkers during low tide. The road that follows the esplanade is called Flinders Parade named after the navigator Captain Matthew Flinders who was the first European to discover the area in order to establish a penal colony for Lord Brisbane, Governor of New South Wales.
Brighton has a woodland wetland protected by the local government. This natural reserve is made up of three woods; namely Goodenia Woods, Pimelea Woods and Dianella Woods. The land is so called a wetland as it fills with water during heavy rain which flows into a small tidal creek, Copold Creek, that flows under one of the main roads of Brighton, Beaconsfield Terrace, and then leads to Bramble Bay between 15th and 16th Avenues.
Brighton was the site of the Second World War barracks of the RAAF Air Training School between December 1940 and May 1946; it was built on reclaimed land. It later became Eventide, a large nursing home run by the Queensland Government.
The main pub in Brighton is the Brighton Hotel located along Beaconsfield Terrace. An early settler, Captain William Townsend, bought the Brighton Hotel and used it as his home and, once sold in 1893, it was used as an orphanage. It resumed being a hotel in 1912.
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Brighton
Brighton is a desirable Brisbane suburb due to both the ease of public transport, such as the train service from nearby Sandgate, and also the bayside esplanade. This peaceful parkland esplanade follows the coast between the Houghton Highway bridge and Sandgate. The esplanade is used by walkers, cyclists and families. Brighton's beach is used by kite surfers and also walkers during low tide. The road that follows the esplanade is called Flinders Parade named after the navigator Captain Matthew Flinders who was the first European to discover the area in order to establish a penal colony for Lord Brisbane, Governor of New South Wales.
Brighton has a woodland wetland protected by the local government. This natural reserve is made up of three woods; namely Goodenia Woods, Pimelea Woods and Dianella Woods. The land is so called a wetland as it fills with water during heavy rain which flows into a small tidal creek, Copold Creek, that flows under one of the main roads of Brighton, Beaconsfield Terrace, and then leads to Bramble Bay between 15th and 16th Avenues.
Brighton was the site of the Second World War barracks of the RAAF Air Training School between December 1940 and May 1946; it was built on reclaimed land. It later became Eventide, a large nursing home run by the Queensland Government.
The main pub in Brighton is the Brighton Hotel located along Beaconsfield Terrace. An early settler, Captain William Townsend, bought the Brighton Hotel and used it as his home and, once sold in 1893, it was used as an orphanage. It resumed being a hotel in 1912.
Sandgate is a coastal suburb in Brisbane, Australia, 16 kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD. The town became a popular escape for the people of Brisbane in the early 20th century.
andgate is situated on the coastline, along Bramble Bay. It is connected to the Queensland Rail City network. The western border of the suburb is marked by the Gateway Motorway. A large section to the west of the suburb is known as the Deagon Wetlands which is part of the North East Wetlands of Brisbane.
The area was originally known as Cabbage Tree Creek (after the creek).[5]
The name Sandgate may have been inspired by Sandgate on the coast of county Kent, England by James Burnett, an early surveyor in the region.[6] Sandgate in Kent had a military camp, Shorncliffe Camp, on top of the cliffs adjacent to it. Sandgate in Brisbane also has an adjacent suburb called Shorncliffe.
Sandgate has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
1 Bowser Parade: former Sandgate Post Office
5 Brighton Road: former Sandgate Town Hall
6–8 Flinders Parade: former Sandgate Baptist Church
8 Seymour Street: Sandgate War Memorial Park
138 Flinders Parade: Broadhurst, Sandgate
Most of Sandgate's facilities are located along Brighton Road, the main street in Sandgate, which include numerous banks, shops, services and a small shopping centre anchored by a Woolworths supermarket. Woolworths previously traded adjacent to the site of the centre until the opening of the new store in February 2009. The old Woolworths site has been redeveloped as an Aldi supermarket, opened in December 2013. The Sandgate railway station on the Shorncliffe line is a short walk from these facilities. The Brisbane City Council operates a public library at 1 Seymour Street. The Sandgate & District Historical Society & Museum is at 150 Rainbow Street in a building that was formerly Mohoupts’ General Store and a local funeral business.
Recreational facilities in Sandgate include numerous parks, walking and bike tracks, and a municipal swimming pool on Flinders Parade. The Sandgate Golf Club is located in Allpass Parade, Shorncliffe.
In 2005 Surf Connect Watersports Centre opened at 170 Flinders Parade. Other than kayak rentals, they introduced the sport of kitesurfing, windsurfing as well as standup paddling to the area. Sandgate is now a much more colourful and exciting village as a result of these water activities.
There is a popular and well-equipped Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) located next to playing fields at the western end of Kempster Street. It runs regular Blue Light Discos and other social events, and is a centre for gymnastics, martial arts training and other sports.
Operating out of the PCYC is the Shorncliffe Pottery Club which started in nearby Shorncliffe over 30 years ago, and after some years at Sandgate Town Hall relocated to the PCYC. The club holds an annual exhibition named Expressions at Sandgate Town Hall each October, as well as participating with other local arts organisations, such as Sandgate Art Society (SasArt) and the Deagon-based Artrageous, in staging other art and culture events, including those which are part of the Bluewater Festival in the week before Easter each year.
The Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race starts from Shorncliffe Pier every Easter. It is the highlight of the popular Bluewater Festival of arts and cultural events held throughout the district.
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Sandgate
Sandgate is a coastal suburb in Brisbane, Australia, 16 kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD. The town became a popular escape for the people of Brisbane in the early 20th century.
andgate is situated on the coastline, along Bramble Bay. It is connected to the Queensland Rail City network. The western border of the suburb is marked by the Gateway Motorway. A large section to the west of the suburb is known as the Deagon Wetlands which is part of the North East Wetlands of Brisbane.
The area was originally known as Cabbage Tree Creek (after the creek).[5]
The name Sandgate may have been inspired by Sandgate on the coast of county Kent, England by James Burnett, an early surveyor in the region.[6] Sandgate in Kent had a military camp, Shorncliffe Camp, on top of the cliffs adjacent to it. Sandgate in Brisbane also has an adjacent suburb called Shorncliffe.
Sandgate has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
1 Bowser Parade: former Sandgate Post Office
5 Brighton Road: former Sandgate Town Hall
6–8 Flinders Parade: former Sandgate Baptist Church
8 Seymour Street: Sandgate War Memorial Park
138 Flinders Parade: Broadhurst, Sandgate
Most of Sandgate's facilities are located along Brighton Road, the main street in Sandgate, which include numerous banks, shops, services and a small shopping centre anchored by a Woolworths supermarket. Woolworths previously traded adjacent to the site of the centre until the opening of the new store in February 2009. The old Woolworths site has been redeveloped as an Aldi supermarket, opened in December 2013. The Sandgate railway station on the Shorncliffe line is a short walk from these facilities. The Brisbane City Council operates a public library at 1 Seymour Street. The Sandgate & District Historical Society & Museum is at 150 Rainbow Street in a building that was formerly Mohoupts’ General Store and a local funeral business.
Recreational facilities in Sandgate include numerous parks, walking and bike tracks, and a municipal swimming pool on Flinders Parade. The Sandgate Golf Club is located in Allpass Parade, Shorncliffe.
In 2005 Surf Connect Watersports Centre opened at 170 Flinders Parade. Other than kayak rentals, they introduced the sport of kitesurfing, windsurfing as well as standup paddling to the area. Sandgate is now a much more colourful and exciting village as a result of these water activities.
There is a popular and well-equipped Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) located next to playing fields at the western end of Kempster Street. It runs regular Blue Light Discos and other social events, and is a centre for gymnastics, martial arts training and other sports.
Operating out of the PCYC is the Shorncliffe Pottery Club which started in nearby Shorncliffe over 30 years ago, and after some years at Sandgate Town Hall relocated to the PCYC. The club holds an annual exhibition named Expressions at Sandgate Town Hall each October, as well as participating with other local arts organisations, such as Sandgate Art Society (SasArt) and the Deagon-based Artrageous, in staging other art and culture events, including those which are part of the Bluewater Festival in the week before Easter each year.
The Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race starts from Shorncliffe Pier every Easter. It is the highlight of the popular Bluewater Festival of arts and cultural events held throughout the district.
Food Scene
Local food and bars as well as popular spots around the Brisbane CBD (35min train ride from Sandgate).
This is our local coffee shop, and we love it. Great coffee and even better "Big Breakfasts".
Coffee warden
74 Ward StThis is our local coffee shop, and we love it. Great coffee and even better "Big Breakfasts".
Eclectea
2 Queens ParadeGreat bar within walking distance.
Brighton Bakery
353 Beaconsfield TceBest bakery nearby (good pies!).
Fish On Flinders
196 Flinders ParadeGood fish and chips nearby.
Cardigan Bar
198 Seymour StCool local bar with live music every month.
Mr Henderson
69 Brighton RdCool local bar.
Fortitude Valley
Awesome restaurants and nightlife.
Brisbane City
Great restaurants, bars, and shopping.
Popular brewery and restaurants with awesome views of the Story Bridge and Brisbane river. Cool nautical play area for the kids in the brewery.
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Howard Smith Wharves
5 Boundary StPopular brewery and restaurants with awesome views of the Story Bridge and Brisbane river. Cool nautical play area for the kids in the brewery.
Eclectic food and bar scene very close to the South Bank train station. Good music scene as well.
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West End
Eclectic food and bar scene very close to the South Bank train station. Good music scene as well.
Awesome food and bar scene. Highly recommend Julius Pizzeria for the best pizza.
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Fish Lane
Fish LaneAwesome food and bar scene. Highly recommend Julius Pizzeria for the best pizza.
Awesome local bar nearby (18mins drive) with live music every weekend and events throughout the week.
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The Village Social
1188 Sandgate RdAwesome local bar nearby (18mins drive) with live music every weekend and events throughout the week.
Dining, arts, and cultural hub in the heart of New Farm, overlooking the Brisbane river.
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Brisbane Powerhouse
Dining, arts, and cultural hub in the heart of New Farm, overlooking the Brisbane river.
Sightseeing
Popular local sites as well as the must-dos around Brisbane's CBD.
Great walk out on the pier with views across Moreton Bay and the best playground in Brisbane! Popular vantage point for viewing yacht races on the weekend and the start of the Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race on Good Friday.
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Shorncliffe Pier
Park ParadeGreat walk out on the pier with views across Moreton Bay and the best playground in Brisbane! Popular vantage point for viewing yacht races on the weekend and the start of the Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race on Good Friday.
Great beaches nearby. Woody Point has great pubs, eateries and parks. Suttons Beach is a really good place for swimming and eating with the kids.
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Redcliffe Beach
Great beaches nearby. Woody Point has great pubs, eateries and parks. Suttons Beach is a really good place for swimming and eating with the kids.
Great walk to do to learn all about the Bee Gees and their origins.
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Bee Gees Way
Redcliffe ParadeGreat walk to do to learn all about the Bee Gees and their origins.
Whale watching options just a stone throws away at Redcliffe, with boats leaving during the season from the Redcliffe jetty.
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Brisbane Whale Watching
137 Redcliffe ParadeWhale watching options just a stone throws away at Redcliffe, with boats leaving during the season from the Redcliffe jetty.
Great water park and swimming pools on Sandgate's waterfront. Surrounded by parklands and BBQ spots.
Sandgate Aquatic Centre
231 Flinders ParadeGreat water park and swimming pools on Sandgate's waterfront. Surrounded by parklands and BBQ spots.
Queensland Cruising Yacht Club
Sinbad StreetGood club meal surrounded by yachts.
Great district of museums, swimming lagoon, views of the city and Brisbane river, walks around the Brisbane river, restaurants and bars.
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South Bank Parklands
Stanley Street PlazaGreat district of museums, swimming lagoon, views of the city and Brisbane river, walks around the Brisbane river, restaurants and bars.
Best views of Brisbane so close to the city. Great walking trails and ice-cream.
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Mount Coot-Tha
Best views of Brisbane so close to the city. Great walking trails and ice-cream.
Lovers' Walk
Lovers' WalkGreat scenic walk to do nearby our studio.
Sandgate Golf Club
Allpass ParadeGood golf course nearby.
Awesome water sports facility close to the studio, including wind and kite surfing.
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Surf Connect Watersports Centre
170 Flinders ParadeAwesome water sports facility close to the studio, including wind and kite surfing.
DFO Brisbane
18th AvenueGood discount shopping near the Brisbane airport.
The best boutique shopping and dining precinct in Brisbane.
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James Street
James StreetThe best boutique shopping and dining precinct in Brisbane.
Brisbane's perfoming arts centre in the Southbank precinct, overlooking the Brisbane river.
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Melbourne StreetBrisbane's perfoming arts centre in the Southbank precinct, overlooking the Brisbane river.
Brisbane's modern art museum hosting large scale exhibitions of well known and emerging artists. A beautifully designed space and a must visit in Brisbane.
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Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley PlaceBrisbane's modern art museum hosting large scale exhibitions of well known and emerging artists. A beautifully designed space and a must visit in Brisbane.
Bay Style Fashion
204 Brighton TerraceGreat local boutique within walking distance of our studio.
Sunday Lane
74 Ward StLocal homewares, furniture, jewellery, and gift store around the corner from our studio.
Services
So Good Hair Studio
74 Ward StLocal quality hairdresser around the corner from our studio.
Jason's Quality Meats
10 Queens ParadeQuality local butcher.