Oxley Creek Common

Discover a bird watcher’s paradise

Oxley Creek Common is already one of Brisbane’s best birding spots, and it has the potential to become a world-renowned birdwatching destination, drawing birders, ornithologists and nature lovers from across the nation and globe. 

Despite the Common’s urban location just 7 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, one quarter of Australia’s native bird species have been spotted onsite, along with migratory birds from as far away as Japan and Russia. The large open space hosts significant wetlands and is bounded on two sides by Oxley and Stable Swamp Creeks, which together provide habitat for diverse bird species.

Future investment will focus on enhancing and expanding this habitat to attract more native fauna species, particularly birds, and support a richer array of flora. The Common will become a place where visitors and locals can learn about biodiversity, sustainability and ornithology and enjoy the natural world. 

Oxley Creek Common is owned by the Queensland State Government. Future plans for the site can only be realised once the site is transferred to Brisbane City Council. Brisbane Sustainability Agency, Brisbane City Council and the Queensland State Government are currently in negotiations regarding the potential transfer and sale of the site to Brisbane City Council.

FAQs

How can I make a booking at the red shed?

Oxley Creek Common, including The Red Shed, is managed by the Department of Primary Industries (Queensland Government). For all enquiries and feedback relating to Oxley Creek Common, including hire and bookings of The Red Shed, please email [email protected].

When will work start on Oxley Creek Common?

Works will commence at Oxley Creek Common once preliminary planning and negotiations with the Queensland State Government are completed.