Redland City Council has organised extra parking and park patrols to help residents and visitors make the most of the Australia Day long weekend.
Parking is available at Wellington Point Community Hall car park on Wood Lane and at Wellington Point Village Green on Main Road on both Australia Day, Sunday 26 January, and the public holiday on Monday 27 January.
Overflow parking is also available at Toondah Harbour every day over the long weekend for those travelling to North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah).
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Park visitors are urged to be considerate of others as the city’s outdoor spaces will be busy and facilities such as barbecues will be in high demand.
Council encourages all park visitors to take their waste home with them where possible, especially large bulky items as these choke up the bins and reduce capacity.
People are also urged to not overload bins or place their waste beside the bins. Not only is littering illegal, but this waste can easily be dispersed into the bay.
Council officers will be patrolling larger parks and reserves and there will also be police patrols to ensure everyone is able to enjoy the beautiful outdoor spaces on Redlands Coast.
It is also important for dog owners to keep their dogs on leash while out in public.
There are many dog off-leash areas on Redlands Coast and even some beaches where they can be off leash, but in other open spaces it is vital they stay on their lead to ensure the safety of all.
For ideas on things to do on Australia Day, drop into the Redlands Coast Visitor Information Centre at 50 Middle Street, Cleveland, or browse the Visit Redlands Coast website or Redland City Council’s online What’s On calendar.
What’s open on the Australia Day public holiday:
- Council offices and customer service centres will be closed.
- Normal bin collection services will occur.
- All Recycling and Waste Centres on both the mainland and islands will be open as normal. Check Council’s website for opening times.
- Redland City Council Libraries and after-hours return chutes will be closed. Any items can be returned from Tuesday 27 January. The full digital library of eBooks, eMagazines, eAudiobooks, digital newspapers and streaming of music, movies and TV shows will be available via the Council Libraries website. The 24/7 Library lockers outside Cleveland Library will also be available to collect reserved items.
- Redland Animal Shelter will be open 9am-12pm on both Australia Day (Sunday) and the public holiday (Monday).
- Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, Botanic Gardens and IndigiCafé are open on Australia Day but closed on the public holiday. The nursery will be closed both days. The walking trails will remain open.
- Redland Performing Arts Centre box office, currently operating from the Cleveland Administration Building, will be closed. For online bookings visit rpac.com.au
- Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland will be open on Australia Day (Sunday) but closed on the public holiday.
- The Redlands Coast Visitor Information Centre at 50 Middle Street, Cleveland will be open from 9am to 4pm.
For Council-related out-of-hour emergencies, please phone 3829 8999. Customers can send non-urgent requests via Council’s website.
