Christmas at Moreton Bay

It's beginning to feel alot like Christmas in City of Moreton Bay and 'tis the season to spend local this festive season, with so many great places to visit and shop.

The beautiful city, which encompasses Redcliffe Peninsula, Pine Rivers and Caboolture, offers delightful and thoughtful gift ideas—from fashion and locally made gifts to experiences you can’t get anywhere else. 

City of Moreton Bay is rich with arts and cultural experiences, delicious food and beverages, as well as scenic and exciting destinations making it the perfect location for a vibrant buy local initiative. The Moreton Money gift card program, supported by City of Moreton Bay, allows visitors and residents to enjoy the best of the city’s experiences and participating businesses while also strengthening the local economy and spreading holiday cheer!

Need some inspo? Here are 20 fantastic cafes, bars, galleries, shops and museums which are part of the program, all of which showcase the incredible wealth of experiences in the area:

Belvedere Hotel - The landmark historic pub at Woody Point with gorgeous sunset views across Bramble Bay, has been a drawcard for visitors and locals since it opened in 1901. 

Juliano’s Pizzeria - Serving up authentic Italian cusine made from the freshest locally sourced ingredients with a side of warm European-style hospitailty, right in the heart of Redcliffe.

Redcliffe Art Gallery - This architecturally-designed venue hosts a vibrant and ever-changing exhibition program featuring works by local, emerging and established Australian artists.

Soho Bay - The Redcliffe Peninsula's ultimate destination for all things fashion, home decor, furniture, and gifts, offering an exquisite range of unique products to suit all tastes.

The Komo - Located right across the road from the water in Redcliffe, this breezy contemporary bar and kitchen boasts a large terrace with stunning ocean views.

Hip Hops Brewers - A massive, industrial-style craft brewery and bar in Brendale, boasting an impressive 21 taps of fresh brews and boozy seltzers.

Hygge Cafe - The quaint charming cafe can be found in the heart of Petrie, where it offers the perfect place of comfort to relax and unwind from life.

Pine Rivers Art Gallery - An intimate contemporary space presenting new and diverse perspectives from emerging and mid-career artists via ever-changing exhibitions.

X-Golf/Hey Caddy - North Lake’s first X-Golf venue offers state of the art golf simulators, delicious food & tasty cocktails together with a mini golf course by Hey Caddy.

Abbey Museum - Take a fascinating journey through the ages, from pre-historic, Bronze Age, Roman Empire, European Renaissance, Industrial Revolution and more.

Lagoon Creek Café - The award winning café, breezeway and function room are surrounded by lovely gardens in a tranquil bush setting, nestled beside Lagoon Creek.

Caboolture Bowl and Mini Golf - Home to one of the most exciting 9-hole mini-golf courses in SEQ, with its glow in the dark Wild West theme.

Gather and Feast - For the city's best coffee and brunch menu, come on down to this cafè, where you'll enjoy delectable Insta-worthy fare in a cool setting.

Caboolture Regional Art Gallery - Housed within a modern, state-of-the-art gallery space, with exciting exhibitions of significant Australian and international artists.

The Coffee Patch on Hasking - A foodie destination serving a delicious menu of housemade food, salads, fresh-baked sweets and top coffee with a smile.

Samford Slab Hut - The charming reporoduction slab hut is a charming art & craft gallery and gift shop where you'll find unique lcoally made handcrafts and gifts for all occasions. 

The Famous Samford Patisserie & Cafe - Located in the heart of Samford, this popular bakery-cafe is the go-to for cakes, pastries, hearty pies, sandwiches, milkshakes and coffee.

Cafe Lagarto - The gorgeous garden cafe can be found nestled in Samford's Lifestyle Centre, an oasis of greenery featuring plants and beautiful homewares and furniture for sale.

Little Tree Bake & Brewhouse - Tucked away in the northern end of Brisbane’s Samford Village, Little Tree offers the best in artisan bakery goods and cafe dining, with a delicious menu that changes seasonally.

Makers on Main - The beautiful shop in the heart of Samford Village is where you'll find handmade products, clothing and wares and gifts crafted by local artists.

Residents are encouraged to purchase Moreton Money Gift Cards and make local shopping part of their holiday plans! If you don't live in Moreton Bay, you can gift an experience from this rich and vibrant holiday destination that is right on Brisbane's doorstep, with hundreds of excellent local businesses to choose from. Browse the list and purchase a Moreton Money gift card HERE.

Moreton Money is brought to you by your local Chambers of Commerce, Food & Agribusiness Network, and BPW Caboolture, supported by the City of Moreton Bay. The campaign is part of the Locally Led Economic Recovery Program, supported by the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

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