Settlement Cove Lagoon

Temporary Closure

The southern amenities will be closed from 21 April to June 2025 (weather permitting) for renovations. Alternative amenities are available at the northern end of the lagoon or the surf lifesaving club car park.

Are you looking for a fun and free family day out? Visit Settlement Cove Lagoon in Redcliffe. This tropical-themed lagoon is a public pool located on the Redcliffe Peninsula. The palm tree-lined swimming lagoon, children's pool and local area is a popular spot for families in the summer.

Young children can enjoy the partly shaded kids' pool with its exciting mushroom and gecko fountains. There's also a playground with swings and a slide nearby if the kids prefer to stay dry.

If you want to get your steps in, you can walk alongside the seafront to the Redcliffe Jetty. Don't forget to bring your bikes too, the bikeways link to the jetty and Southern Redcliffe Point.

For a hot lunch, use the sheltered barbecue and picnic facilities or head into Redcliffe, where you'll find a range of cafes and restaurants.

There is ongoing construction on Redcliffe Parade that will limit the number of carparks available. There is a car park off the roundabout at the intersection of Redcliffe Parade and Anzac Avenue, near the Redcliffe Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club.

Aquatic facilities

Main lagoon

The lagoon is salt water with chlorine. It's 95 metres in length and ranges in depth up to 1.8 metres.

Children's pool

This partly shaded and partly fenced pool has exciting water features. It's salt water with chlorine and ranges in depth up to 0.3 metres.

Lifeguards on duty

Lifeguards are not babysitters. Parents and guardians have a crucial role in the supervision of children when visiting Settlement Cove Lagoon. Avoid mobile phones and other distractions that interrupt supervision.

0-5 year olds and non-swimmers: a responsible adult over 18 years of age must be in the pool supervising at all times and within arms' reach.
6-10 year olds and weak swimmers: a responsible adult over 18 years of age must be close, prepared and maintain constant visual contact.
11-14 years olds: a responsible adult over 18 years of age must maintain constant visual contact.

Lifeguard hours

1 September to 31 October

07:00 AM to 06:00 PM Monday to Friday

1 November to 28 February

06:00 AM to 08:00 PM Monday to Sunday

1 March to 30 April

07:00 AM to 06:00 PM Monday to Sunday

1 May to 31 May

From Monday to Friday, there are no lifeguards on duty.
07:00 AM to 06:00 PM Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

1 June to 31 July

From Monday to Sunday, there are no lifeguards on duty unless it's school holidays.
07:00 AM to 05:00 PM during school holidays.

1 August to 31 August

From Monday to Friday, there are no lifeguards on duty.
07:00 AM to 06:00 PM Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

Accessibility

There is an accessible path from the designated accessible parking spaces near Redcliffe Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club to Settlement Cove Lagoon.

A unisex accessible toilet is available.

The main lagoon has two ramps into the water and a water wheelchair is available. The maximum weight capacity is 200 kilograms. Ask the lifeguards on duty for assistance.

Bookings and large groups

Settlement Cove Lagoon is a free, public facility and bookings cannot be made.

For large groups, Council cannot guarantee how many visitors will be present at any given time. While there will be lifeguards on duty during advertised hours, the safety and supervision of large group participants ultimately remains the responsibility of the group organiser.

Whilst you may not require an approval for a small gathering, large groups must notify Council at least two weeks prior to attendance.

Conditions of use

No diving, no jumping, no bomb diving.
Follow lifeguard instructions at all times.
No smoking, vaping or e-cigarettes.
No alcohol.
No glass.
No bikes.
No skating.
No scooters.
No dogs.
No remote-controlled vessels in the water.
No LPG gas cylinders.
No portable barbecues of any type, for example gas, charcoal, or butane, are not permitted.
No dogs allowed in the lagoon area. Certified service animals can access all areas, except the water body.
Dogs on leads are permitted on the walking path on the foreshore.