About Bribie Island

National Parks

The future protection of Bribie Island’s unspoiled natural environment is assured, with over 80% of the island is declared National Park. The parks are accessible for camping, picnicking, bushwalking and bird watching in specific areas.

At dusk each afternoon, the island’s banksias and paperbark trees come alive with a chorus of lorikeets, honeyeaters and wattlebirds.

Bird Life

Bribie Island is a bird lover’s paradise! Each year, more than 50,000 sea birds visit the waters off Bribie Island on their migratory journey, and more waterbird species are found in the shallow waters off Bribie Island than at Kakadu National Park!

Migratory and resident birds include black swans, ibis, spoonbills, egrets, pelicans and herons. Brolgas can be spotted occasionally near the freshwater lagoons. The skies are dominated by majestic birds of prey – the sea eagle, whistling kite and brahminy kite.

Moreton Bay Marine Park

Bribie Island is surrounded by a marine sanctuary that covers over 125km of coastline from Caloundra to the Gold Coast.

Bribie Island’s waters offer a unique opportunity to view turtles, dugongs and dolphins in their natural habitat, and many species of bird and marine life seek refuge in the protected habitat of the Pumicestone Passage Marine Park

The creation of the Moreton Bay Marine Park in 1993 ensured the waters surrounding Bribie Island will remain an important breeding and feeding ground for endangered species such as the dugong.

Fishing

Whether dropping a line or a crab pot in Bribie’s extensive canal waterways or fishing anywhere along the 30 kilometres of 4wd accessible ocean beach or in the calm waters of the Passage, you’re sure to get your own “catch of the day”!

For something more adventurous, just one hour by boat from Bribie Island is one of the worlds best game fishing grounds, where can enjoy the exhilarating sport of catching your own Yellowfin Tuna, Black Marlin and Kingfish.

Whichever you choose, the pleasure of sharing freshly caught barbequed seafood with your family and friends adds up to just another perfect day on Bribie Island.

Beaches

Bribie Island has a great choice of beaches all ideally located just a short drive from anywhere on the island.

Over 30 kilometres of white sandy surf beach stretches along the eastern side of the island. A section of the beach at Woorim is patrolled by Surf Life Savers on weekends, public and school holidays or if you have a 4WD, you can escape the crowds and find yourself a secluded spot further up the beach to spend the day.

Don’t forget to pack the rods and a picnic hamper! Explore fresh water lagoons just off the beach or simply lay back and enjoy a shady spot right on the edge of the Pacific Ocean.

The sheltered waters of Pumicestone Passage on the western side of the island are always a favourite with the locals, especially families with young children. There are plenty of shady parks with picnic tables, BBQ's and playgrounds providing a peaceful and relaxed location for you and your family to spread out and enjoy.

Dining

When is comes to eating out, you don’t need to leave the island to experience good food served in a relaxed atmosphere.

Bribie’s exceptional lifestyle is enhanced by a number of dining venues ranging from the simple “fish & chip” take away shops and busy licensed clubs, to the more relaxed and formal dining experience at restaurants that overlook the beautiful Pumicestone Passage. Sit back and enjoy the superb cuisine that captures the essence of locally sourced seafood.

A particular favourite with locals and visitors alike are oysters that have been farmed in the secluded waters of the Pumicestone Passage since the early days of settlement.

Boating

The waters of Pumicestone Passage and Moreton Bay are a popular destination for all sizes and styles of boats.

Cruisers, yachts and catamarans gather in the sparkling waterways of the Passage, while keen anglers are within moments of the fishing playground of Moreton Bay.

Marina facilities are currently available at Sandstone Point and there is a new marina planned for Pacific Harbour.

Bushwalking & Cycling

With virtually no hills, and the breathtaking scenery, why not enjoy the wonders of nature on Bribie Island on foot or from the seat of your trusty pushbike.

There are many established bushwalking tracks in such locations as Whitepatch, Buckley’s Hole Environmental park and Red Beach, that suit everyone from a recreational walker to the hardened experienced trekker.

If you like to cover more distance to take in even more of the Island, then cycling paths are found across the Island and are enjoyed by cyclists of all ages.