The best road cycling routes in Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park

Marine Parade foreshore path is a flat, shared path linking parks, small beaches, and open waterfront sections along this stretch of coast. The route stays close to the water, with consistent views across to South Stradbroke Island and the Gold Coast skyline.

Anzac Park sits along the Broadwater with open grass, large shade trees, and direct access to the shoreline. The park includes picnic areas, a playground, and a memorial space, with wide views across the water toward South Stradbroke Island.

Located along the Broadwater on the Gold Coast, Lands End is a quiet stretch of shoreline with open views across to South Stradbroke Island. The area looks out over calm water, with visible sandbanks and shifting tidal channels shaping the coastline. Compared to the more built-up sections nearby, it feels more open, with uninterrupted sightlines across the water and fewer structures along the shore.

Located on the northern Gold Coast, Paradise Point sits along the Broadwater with a mix of residential streets, waterfront parklands, and small local centres. The area is known for its calm, protected waters compared to the open surf beaches further south, making it a popular spot for swimming, fishing, and boating. A series of jetties and foreshore access points run along the coastline, with views across to South Stradbroke Island and the surrounding waterways.

This smaller, quieter beach sits along the Coomera River rather than facing South Stradbroke Island like most nearby foreshore swimming spots. The water here is typically calmer, with a more sheltered feel and fewer crowds. It sits beside Ann Jackson Park, a waterfront park with open grass, picnic areas, and direct access to the shoreline.

Damian Leeding Memorial Park is a large, multi-use lakeside park on the northern Gold Coast, centred around Regatta Waters Lake, and is a hub for recreation and water sports. There are open grassy areas, playgrounds, picnic shelters with barbecues, fitness equipment, and facilities for activities such as rowing, kayaking, and sailing. A nearly 4-kilometre shared-use path surrounds the lake, making it a popular spot for walking, cycling, and everyday exercise.

This long sandy beach is a great pick on a summer day for sunbathing, swimming, and surfing, and it has lifeguards on duty with a nearby park. It is a well-patrolled area due to dangerous riptides and rough, open-ocean waves. Keep in mind that swimmers should always stay between the red and yellow flags for their safety. The sand is white, soft, and clean, making walks along the shore enjoyable.

The Gold Coast Oceanway is a paved coastal path that runs parallel to the beach, linking suburbs along the shoreline. This section near Surfers Paradise follows the edge of the sand, offering uninterrupted ocean views with the skyline rising behind you. The wide, sealed path is shared by walkers, runners and cyclists, so keep left and stay aware of faster traffic. Shade is limited along exposed stretches, making early morning or late afternoon a more comfortable time to walk.