City of Moreton Bay district, Queensland, Australia
Places to visit near Narangba
Narangba is a town in City of Moreton Bay district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 18,217 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit — 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 34 forts & heritage, 27 churches and 24 parks. The must-see places are Lake Kurwongbah (4 km), Freshwater National Park (5 km) and Sideling Creek Dam (8 km).
Narangba at a glance
- Location
- City of Moreton Bay district, Queensland, Australia
- Population
- about 18,217
- Coordinates
- 27.2034° S, 152.9592° E
- Places within 50 km
- 184 (93 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks
Top places to visit near Narangba
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Narangba: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Lake KurwongbahLakes & Dams · City of Moreton BayMust-see
- Freshwater National ParkWildlife · City of Moreton BayMust-see
- Sideling Creek DamLakes & Dams · City of Moreton BayMust-see
- North Pine Presbyterian ChurchChurches · City of Moreton BayMust-see
- HQMS GayundahForts · QueenslandMust-see
- The Abbey Museum of Art & ArchaeologyMuseums · City of Moreton BayMust-see
- Keurong Nature RefugeWildlife · City of Moreton BayNotable
- Alma Park ZooParks · City of Moreton BayNotable
- D'Aguilar National ParkWildlife · City of Moreton BayMust-see
- ANZAC MemorialForts · City of Moreton BayNotable
- Wavell Heights Presbyterian ChurchChurches · City of BrisbaneMust-see
- Peacekeeping Forces MemorialForts · City of Moreton BayNotable
More places near Narangba
- Pine Rivers Heritage Museum · museum · City of Moreton Bay · ~8 km
- St Matthew's Anglican Church · church · City of Brisbane · ~29 km · Must-see
- Whiteside Road Park Koala Nature Refuge · sanctuary · City of Moreton Bay · ~9 km
- North Pine Dam · lake · City of Moreton Bay · ~9 km
- Cedar Creek Falls Samford · waterfall · City of Moreton Bay · ~9 km
- Kalinga Park · park · City of Brisbane · ~31 km · Must-see
- Moreton Bay Pile Light · attraction · Queensland · ~31 km · Must-see
- Mt Mee Sports Ground · park · City of Moreton Bay · ~31 km · Must-see
- Enoggera Hill · viewpoint · City of Brisbane · ~31 km · Must-see
- Hoop Pine Valley Nature Refuge · sanctuary · City of Moreton Bay · ~11 km
- North Pine Dam Nature Refuge · lake · City of Moreton Bay · ~11 km
- Windsor Memorial Park · park · City of Brisbane · ~33 km · Must-see
Things to see near Narangba, by type
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Narangba
45 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Narangba. The closest is Keurong Nature Refuge (1 km); the best-known is Freshwater National Park (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Freshwater National Park · sanctuary · City of Moreton Bay · ~5 km · Must-see
- Keurong Nature Refuge · sanctuary · City of Moreton Bay · ~1 km
- D'Aguilar National Park · sanctuary · City of Moreton Bay · ~25 km · Must-see
- Whiteside Road Park Koala Nature Refuge · sanctuary · City of Moreton Bay · ~9 km
- Hoop Pine Valley Nature Refuge · sanctuary · City of Moreton Bay · ~11 km
- Fort Lytton National Park · sanctuary · City of Brisbane · ~38 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Narangba
42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Narangba. The closest is ANZAC Memorial (7 km); the best-known is HQMS Gayundah (20 km). Best time: october to february.
- HQMS Gayundah · fort · Queensland · ~20 km · Must-see
- ANZAC Memorial · fort · City of Moreton Bay · ~7 km
- Peacekeeping Forces Memorial · fort · City of Moreton Bay · ~8 km
- Newstead House · fort · City of Brisbane · ~35 km · Must-see
- Commodius Wharf · fort · City of Moreton Bay · ~15 km
- Old Museum · fort · City of Brisbane · ~36 km · Must-see
Churches near Narangba
36 churches within 100 km of Narangba. The closest is North Pine Presbyterian Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.
- North Pine Presbyterian Church · church · City of Moreton Bay · ~8 km · Must-see
- Wavell Heights Presbyterian Church · church · City of Brisbane · ~28 km · Must-see
- St Matthew's Anglican Church · church · City of Brisbane · ~29 km · Must-see
- Ithaca Presbyterian Church · church · City of Brisbane · ~36 km · Must-see
- St Brigid's · church · City of Brisbane · ~36 km · Must-see
- Holy Trinity · church · City of Brisbane · ~36 km · Must-see
Parks near Narangba
28 parks within 100 km of Narangba. The closest is Alma Park Zoo (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Alma Park Zoo · park · City of Moreton Bay · ~4 km
- Kalinga Park · park · City of Brisbane · ~31 km · Must-see
- Mt Mee Sports Ground · park · City of Moreton Bay · ~31 km · Must-see
- Windsor Memorial Park · park · City of Brisbane · ~33 km · Must-see
- Bowen Park · park · City of Brisbane · ~35 km · Must-see
- Victoria Park / Barrambin · park · City of Brisbane · ~36 km · Must-see
Beaches & coast near Narangba
24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Narangba. The closest is Clontarf Beach (17 km); the best-known is Moreton Bay (37 km). Best time: october to march.
- Moreton Bay · beach · Queensland · ~37 km · Must-see
- Clontarf Beach · beach · Queensland · ~17 km
- Deception Bay · beach · Queensland · ~18 km
- Bells Beach · beach · Queensland · ~18 km
- Streets Beach · beach · City of Brisbane · ~39 km · Must-see
- Scarborough Beach · beach · Queensland · ~19 km
Hill stations & viewpoints near Narangba
22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Narangba. The closest is Clear Mountain (17 km); the best-known is Enoggera Hill (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Enoggera Hill · viewpoint · City of Brisbane · ~31 km · Must-see
- Clear Mountain · viewpoint · City of Moreton Bay · ~17 km
- Wild Horse Mountain · viewpoint · Sunshine Coast Regional · ~38 km · Must-see
- Mount Tibrogargan · viewpoint · Sunshine Coast Regional · ~38 km · Must-see
- Binocular · viewpoint · City of Brisbane · ~18 km
- Garnet Rock · viewpoint · Queensland · ~21 km
A one-day trip from Narangba
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.
- Start in Narangba
- 4 km Lake Kurwongbah · lake, City of Moreton Bay
- 3 km Sideling Creek Dam · dam, City of Moreton Bay
- 1 km North Pine Presbyterian Church · church, City of Moreton Bay
- 19 km HQMS Gayundah · heritage site, Queensland
- 18 km Freshwater National Park · national park, City of Moreton Bay
- 5 km Back to Narangba
Plan a longer trip from Narangba — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Narangba
No traveller has reported from around Narangba yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Narangba
All places near Narangba by distance
Within 15 km of Narangba
- Commodius Wharf · fort · City of Moreton Bay · ~15 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Enoggera Dam · lake · City of Brisbane · ~34 km · Must-see
- Newstead House · fort · City of Brisbane · ~35 km · Must-see
- Bowen Park · park · City of Brisbane · ~35 km · Must-see
- Old Museum · fort · City of Brisbane · ~36 km · Must-see
- Ithaca Presbyterian Church · church · City of Brisbane · ~36 km · Must-see
- Victoria Park / Barrambin · park · City of Brisbane · ~36 km · Must-see
- St Brigid's · church · City of Brisbane · ~36 km · Must-see
- Holy Trinity · church · City of Brisbane · ~36 km · Must-see
- Spring Hill Baths · fort · City of Brisbane · ~36 km · Must-see
- Armstrong Creek Railway Station · fort · City of Moreton Bay · ~16 km
- National Broadcasting Service Radio Transmission Centre · fort · City of Brisbane · ~16 km
- Chinatown · attraction · City of Brisbane · ~37 km · Must-see
- Roma Street Parklands · park · City of Brisbane · ~37 km · Must-see
- Moreton Bay · beach · Queensland · ~37 km · Must-see
- Centenary Place · park · City of Brisbane · ~37 km · Must-see
- Christ Church Milton Anglican Parish of Auchenflower - Milton · church · City of Brisbane · ~37 km · Must-see
- Gold Creek Dam · lake · City of Brisbane · ~37 km · Must-see
- Church of Christ · church · City of Brisbane · ~37 km · Must-see
- Wickham Park · park · City of Brisbane · ~37 km · Must-see
- All Saints' Wickham Terrace · church · City of Brisbane · ~37 km · Must-see
- Fort Lytton · fort · City of Brisbane · ~37 km · Must-see
- First Church of Christ, Scientist · church · City of Brisbane · ~37 km · Must-see
- Saint Andrews · church · City of Brisbane · ~37 km · Must-see
- Old Lytton Quarantine Station · fort · City of Brisbane · ~37 km · Must-see
- Dayboro Railway Station · fort · City of Moreton Bay · ~17 km
- Hay Cottage · museum · City of Moreton Bay · ~17 km
- Clear Mountain · viewpoint · City of Moreton Bay · ~17 km
- Old Hornibrook Bridge (Southern Portal) · fort · City of Brisbane · ~17 km
- Clontarf Beach · beach · Queensland · ~17 km
- Anzac Square · park · City of Brisbane · ~38 km · Must-see
- Fort Lytton National Park · sanctuary · City of Brisbane · ~38 km · Must-see
- Albert Street Uniting Church · church · City of Brisbane · ~38 km · Must-see
- Sir William Glasgow Memorial · attraction · City of Brisbane · ~38 km · Must-see
- Museum of Brisbane · church · City of Brisbane · ~38 km · Must-see
- Brisbane Arcade · fort · City of Brisbane · ~38 km · Must-see
- Cathedral of Saint Stephen · church · City of Brisbane · ~38 km · Must-see
- St. Stephens Chapel · church · City of Brisbane · ~38 km · Must-see
- Mercy House · church · City of Brisbane · ~38 km · Must-see
- Queensland Museum · museum · City of Brisbane · ~38 km · Must-see
- Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens · sanctuary · City of Brisbane · ~38 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Mount Petrie · viewpoint · City of Brisbane · ~51 km · Must-see
- Tangalooma Wrecks · beach · Queensland · ~51 km · Must-see
- Australia Zoo · park · Sunshine Coast Regional · ~51 km · Must-see
- Fort Cowen Cowen · fort · City of Brisbane · ~51 km · Must-see
- Wacol Bushlands Nature Refuge · sanctuary · City of Brisbane · ~52 km · Must-see
- Lake Wivenhoe · lake · Somerset Regional · ~52 km · Must-see
- Whepstead Manor · fort · Redland City · ~54 km · Must-see
- Comboyuro Point · beach · Queensland · ~54 km · Must-see
- Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum · museum · Sunshine Coast Regional · ~55 km · Must-see
- Ormiston House · fort · Redland City · ~55 km · Must-see
- Bellthorpe Conservation Park · sanctuary · City of Moreton Bay · ~56 km · Must-see
- Deer Reserve National Park · sanctuary · Somerset Regional · ~56 km · Must-see
- Moreton Island · lake · City of Brisbane · ~56 km · Must-see
- Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island) National Park · sanctuary · City of Brisbane · ~56 km · Must-see
- Dularcha National Park · sanctuary · Sunshine Coast Regional · ~58 km · Must-see
- Cleveland Point Lighthouse · attraction · Redland City · ~59 km · Must-see
- Ipswich Railway Workshops War Memorial · fort · Ipswich City · ~60 km · Must-see
- Old Caloundra Light · beach · Sunshine Coast Regional · ~60 km · Must-see
- Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Sunshine Coast Regional · ~60 km · Must-see
- Chung Tian Temple · Buddhist site · Logan City · ~60 km · Must-see
- Karawatha Forest Park · sanctuary · City of Brisbane · ~61 km · Must-see
- St Mary's · church · Ipswich City · ~62 km · Must-see
- Queens Park · church · Ipswich City · ~62 km · Must-see
- St. Paul's Church · church · Ipswich City · ~62 km · Must-see
- Central Church Ipswich · church · Ipswich City · ~62 km · Must-see
- St. Stephens Church · church · Ipswich City · ~62 km · Must-see
- Mcgrory Falls · waterfall · Somerset Regional · ~64 km · Must-see
- Mooloolah River National Park · sanctuary · Sunshine Coast Regional · ~64 km · Must-see
- Peel Island · river spot · Redland City · ~64 km · Must-see
- Teerk Roo Ra Conservation Park · sanctuary · Redland City · ~64 km · Must-see
- Mayes Cottage · fort · Logan City · ~65 km · Must-see
- Box Flat Memorial · fort · Ipswich City · ~66 km · Must-see
- Venman Bushland National Park · sanctuary · Redland City · ~66 km · Must-see
- St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Esk · church · Somerset Regional · ~66 km · Must-see
- North Point Lighthouse · beach · City of Brisbane · ~66 km · Must-see
- St Agnes' · church · Somerset Regional · ~67 km · Must-see
- Cape Moreton Lighthouse · beach · City of Brisbane · ~67 km · Must-see
- Eudlo Creek National Park · sanctuary · Sunshine Coast Regional · ~69 km · Must-see
- Baroon Pocket Dam · lake · Sunshine Coast Regional · ~71 km · Must-see
- Palmwoods Piccabeen Green · park · Sunshine Coast Regional · ~72 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 22 | 45 | Keurong Nature Refuge (1 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 34 | 42 | ANZAC Memorial (7 km) |
| Churches | 27 | 36 | North Pine Presbyterian Church (8 km) |
| Parks | 24 | 28 | Alma Park Zoo (4 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 15 | 24 | Clontarf Beach (17 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 20 | 22 | Clear Mountain (17 km) |
| Museums | 18 | 19 | Pine Rivers Heritage Museum (8 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 8 | 13 | Lake Kurwongbah (4 km) |
| Other attractions | 7 | 10 | Moreton Bay Pile Light (31 km) |
| Waterfalls | 7 | 8 | Cedar Creek Falls Samford (9 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 2 | 3 | Ningi Island (27 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 0 | 1 | Chung Tian Temple (60 km) |
Narangba: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Narangba?
Lake Kurwongbah (lake, about 4 km), Freshwater National Park (national park, about 5 km), Sideling Creek Dam (dam, about 8 km), North Pine Presbyterian Church (church, about 8 km), HQMS Gayundah (heritage site, about 20 km), The Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology (museum, about 20 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Narangba?
184 places on Spotwander: 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 34 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 24 parks, 15 beaches & coast.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Narangba?
Keurong Nature Refuge, about 1 km by road; Freshwater National Park (5 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Narangba?
ANZAC Memorial, about 7 km by road; Peacekeeping Forces Memorial (8 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Narangba?
North Pine Presbyterian Church, about 8 km by road; Redcliffe Museum (19 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Narangba?
Start in Narangba, visit Lake Kurwongbah, then Sideling Creek Dam, then North Pine Presbyterian Church, then HQMS Gayundah, then Freshwater National Park, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Narangba?
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Narangba’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Narangba on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.