While Paradise Point is well known for its beautiful waterfront parklands, there’s another spot just down the road that’s well worth exploring, particularly if you’re after a quieter day outdoors. Jabiru Island Park and the neighbouring Phil Hill Environmental Park offer a lovely mix of waterfront exploring, fishing, nature walks and space for the kids to burn off some energy.
There’s a large carpark next to the boat ramp, making it easy to unload the bikes, scooters and picnic gear before heading down towards the water. You’ll find shady spots to spread out a picnic blanket, picnic tables under shelters, electric barbecues and a toilet block. There’s also a small playground beside the beach, perfect for little ones who need a break from the sand and water.
The swimming enclosure is a great spot for a splash on a warm day, with a stretch of sand for building sandcastles and playing at the water’s edge. The sheltered shoreline is also popular with local fishermen, so bring a rod if the family fancies trying their luck.
But one of the best things about Jabiru Island is what you’ll find if you keep exploring beyond the main park.
Follow the pathway beneath the bridge into Phil Hill Environmental Park, where the boardwalks wind through the mangroves and out towards the Coomera River. Upgraded in 2025, the boardwalks now have safety rails and are a beautiful spot for a family outing. The paths are great for little ones on bikes and scooters, too, making this more than just a nature walk. You can take a leisurely stroll, let the kids ride along the boardwalks and enjoy the lovely views over the waterways.
Keep your eyes peeled as you go, because there’s plenty to spot along the way. We’ve enjoyed looking for soldier crabs scuttling across the mud, fish darting through the water and other signs of life among the mangroves. It’s a lovely little nature adventure, with plenty to keep curious kids entertained without needing to commit to a long bushwalk.
At the end of the boardwalk, the path opens out towards the river, with a small sandy beach tucked beneath the trees. It’s a peaceful spot to pause, watch the boats go by, try your luck fishing or let the kids have a splash in the water. Look up into the trees, too, and you might even spot the eagle’s nest.
Back at Jabiru Island, there’s plenty of room to explore on two wheels. The pathways make it a great place for children to ride their bikes or scooters, while adults can enjoy a relaxed stroll along the waterfront. Between the boardwalks, sandy shoreline and shady pockets of parkland, there’s enough to keep everyone occupied.
- Address: Oxley Drive, Paradise Point
- Facilities: Toilets (with outdoor shower to rinse sand off), electric BBQs, bike paths, pram friendly
- What to bring: picnic blanket, food, change of clothes, swimmers
