Introduction
It’s a big weekend in the Redlands with the King’s Birthday public holiday, Brisbane Broncos in the NRL final, and Brisbane Lions in the AFL final—all rolled into one legendary long weekend.
Here’s a list of closures and times:
Bin Collections
- Regular service on the public holiday.
- Put bins out the night before; collections start at 6 a.m.
- Report missed collections by 4 p.m. next day: call 3829 8999.
Recycling and Waste Centres
- Birkdale and Redland Bay open 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (arrive by 4:15 p.m.).
- Various island centres have special hours.
- Check website for full details.
RecycleWorld Redland Bay
- Closed on Mondays.
- Open Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Libraries
- Closed on the public holiday.
- After-hours return chutes also closed.
Redland Animal Shelter
- Open 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on the public holiday.
Redland IndigiScapes Centre & Nursery
- All facilities closed, but walking trails open.
Redland Performing Arts Centre
- Box office closed; reopens 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Redland Art Galleries
- Closed on the public holiday; reopens 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Redlands Coast Visitor Information Centre
- Open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the public holiday.
- Phone: 1300 667 386.
Did You Know?
The King’s Birthday isn’t just an Aussie affair—it’s celebrated globally in countries like Belize, Canada, and New Zealand. The tradition dates back to 1788 and has evolved over time, adapting to different monarchs and varying by states. For example, Queensland has been observing this holiday on the first Monday of October since 2016. Who says we can’t mix history and footy, right?
