Good old Wynnum jetty. It's so popular you'll always see a great range of people doing their thing…read morethere - dressed up day visitors, dressed down walkers, joggers and cyclists; kids, dogs, seniors, fishermen, brides with their whole bridal parties, even an idiot doing sun salutes out at the very end early morning (that would be me, though not so much lately). What it is that draws people to the sea? This gorgeous structure with its solid stone foundation, built as a job creation scheme during the Depression years, beckons you to get along it, to go as far as you can out into the bay. It's great at high tide, just ask the fisherman. Above those 80 year old foundations is the very modern upgrade. In 2005, the Quandamooka, or Moreton Bay, Project was completed. Elements in the project are the result of a public design competition in 2002 won by designer Paul Songhurst entitled Bulka Booangun: Calling the Dolphins. The main features include a timber and ceramic sculpture made from three recycled hardwood pylons at the entrance to the jetty, six mosaics and lots of little silver fish set into the jetty depicting stories from traditional Quandamooka lore, and a direction-finder dial at the far end of the jetty. Go take a walk along Wynnum jetty - you know you want to.

I came to Wynnum jetty yesterday with my Dad. We got takeaway fish and chips and wandered down to…read morehave our lunch on the jetty. It was a warm day with a nice cool breeze and all in all, a great way to spend an hour. There was a young boy and his parents near us fishing off the end and down a bit further, there was a group of kids enjoying themselves playing some unknown game involving a tennis ball. It made for a fantastic atmosphere, relaxed and fun. It was great to sit and eat and watch the water.

I remember in high school, being absolutely sick to death of the 'Mangroves' topic in Geography…read more They need to find a need to teach it year after year. They are important and they have different sorts of roots, so what? I have had to reconsider my opinion of mangroves through after going to the Mangrove Boardwalk. They are actually quite peaceful and they don't smell too bad mostly. It is a kind of rich earthy smell. The boardwalk winds in and out through a cavern of trees. There is heaps of wildlife to spot and overall, it is a relaxing and scenic walk. Great for afternoon running or jogging or just for a casual stroll.

The Wynnum North Mangrove Circuit, or mangrove boardwalk as everyone calls it, is the most magical…read morewalk at high tide (a bit smelly at low tide sometimes, but not too bad). It's a 1.4km circuit, more than half of which is on raised wooden boardwalks over the waters of Moreton Bay, winding through the mangroves. Imagine it: dappled sunlight on the water, birds and fish in abundance for the sharp eyed observer to spot, a cool bay breeze - gorgeous. Occasionally we've struck midges or mozzies, but generally not, it's just such a pleasant walk and if you have a pooch, it's adjacent to a really great dog park, so you can combine two fun activities in one outing - bring a picnic and make it three.

The Wynnum Manly Yacht Club Marina takes up a section of the Manly Boat Harbour, one of the most…read morepicturesque areas of the Esplanade along the eastern part of Moreton Bay. It's always a hive of activity and great to take in at sunrise or sunset. The protected marina keeps boats up to 19 metres safe and has berths for lease and sale at various times.

The Wynnum Manly Marina is one of my favourite places to walk in Brisbane. It is the most…read moreconvenient for me that also has water views but even so, it is a relaxing place for sure. Go for a walk along the marina, take your kids fishing off the jetty or grab a coffee and relax on a bench over looking the vast number of boats. Whatever you decide to do, there is a leisure activity for everyone here. Morning and afternoon there is often a stream of boats coming and going which is enjoyable to watch, really peaceful.