ANZAC Day closure

Council's libraries will be closed from Saturday, 25 April. Redcliffe, North Lakes, and Caboolture Libraries will reopen Sunday, 26 April for their regular operating hours. All other libraries will be closed on Sunday, 26 April, reopening on Monday, 27 April.

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European arrival

The settlement of Redcliffe (so named because of the distinctive red cliff faces) by the early Europeans was directly linked to Australia’s convict heritage. Redcliffe, situated on the edge of Moreton Bay, was considered to be the best location for a new northern penal settlement.

The brig Amity set sail for Redcliffe from Sydney on 1 September 1824 carrying settlement commandant Lieutenant Miller, explorer John Oxley, a crew and convicts. The party landed at Redcliffe on 13 September 1824.