Redland City district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Capalaba

Capalaba is a town in Redland City district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 17,027 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 parks and 25 churches. The must-see places are Mount Petrie (8 km), Whepstead Manor (8 km) and Ormiston House (9 km).

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Capalaba, Queensland
Capalaba, Redland City district, Queensland, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Capalaba at a glance

Location
Redland City district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 17,027
Coordinates
27.5433° S, 153.2029° E
Places within 50 km
187 (110 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Capalaba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Capalaba: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Capalaba

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Capalaba. The closest is Cleveland Pioneer Cemetery (7 km); the best-known is Whepstead Manor (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Capalaba

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Capalaba. The closest is IndigiScapes (2 km); the best-known is Venman Bushland National Park (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Capalaba

34 parks within 100 km of Capalaba. The closest is Kianawah Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Capalaba

33 churches within 100 km of Capalaba. The closest is Hillsong Brisbane Campus (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Capalaba

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Capalaba. The closest is Mount Petrie (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Capalaba

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Capalaba. The closest is Dog Off-leash Beach (12 km); the best-known is Streets Beach (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Capalaba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Capalaba
  2. 12 km Venman Bushland National Park · national park, Redland City
  3. 7 km Chung Tian Temple · Buddhist site, Logan City
  4. 10 km Mount Petrie · viewpoint, City of Brisbane
  5. 13 km Whepstead Manor · heritage site, Redland City
  6. 2 km Ormiston House · heritage site, Redland City
  7. 9 km Back to Capalaba

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Capalaba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3943Cleveland Pioneer Cemetery (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2336IndigiScapes (2 km)
    Parks2834Kianawah Park (13 km)
    Churches2533Hillsong Brisbane Campus (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1726Mount Petrie (8 km)
    Beaches & coast1121Dog Off-leash Beach (12 km)
    Other attractions1620Old Cleveland Police Station (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs914Tingalpa Creek (3 km)
    Museums78Redland Museum (7 km)
    Waterfalls38Cascades by the Bay (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves77Tingalpa Creek (8 km)
    Temples12Future Lost Mine Mayhem (47 km)
    Buddhist sites11Chung Tian Temple (11 km)
    Caves01Glow Worm Caves (55 km)

    Capalaba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Capalaba?

    Mount Petrie (viewpoint, about 8 km), Whepstead Manor (heritage site, about 8 km), Ormiston House (heritage site, about 9 km), Chung Tian Temple (Buddhist site, about 11 km), Cleveland Point Lighthouse (attraction, about 12 km), Venman Bushland National Park (national park, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Capalaba?

    187 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 parks, 25 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Capalaba?

    Cleveland Pioneer Cemetery, about 7 km by road; Whepstead Manor (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Capalaba?

    IndigiScapes, about 2 km by road; JC Trotter Memorial Park (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Capalaba?

    Kianawah Park, about 13 km by road; Carmichael Park (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Capalaba?

    Start in Capalaba, visit Venman Bushland National Park, then Chung Tian Temple, then Mount Petrie, then Whepstead Manor, then Ormiston House, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Capalaba?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Capalaba

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Capalaba’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Capalaba on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.