Walk to King Island on low tide

from Brisbane Kids Magazine | Spring Edition 2019

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Walk to King Island on low tide

Did you know that you can walk all the way to an island from the mainland just near Brisbane?! This unique sea walk between Wellington Point and King Island at low tide is a definite bucket-list item to experience with your Brisbane Kids! King Island

King Island is a conservation park that features a combination of sandy pathways alongside twisted trees and surrounded by mangroves. Although uninhabited now, the island was once the home for a family for medical reasons in the early 1900s, and plaques set up on the island tell the story of the two years they lived there in a temporary dwelling on a sand dune.

How to get there

Although King Island is only small, this experience is really all about the journey itself. The 2km round trip is suitable for all ages and is much loved by kids in particular as the retreating waters leave behind a pathway that is usually littered with an array of different marine life, such as curling shells and small mud crabs. Although it is important to keep an eye on the tide to make sure you don’t lose your pathway back, many who are a little older like to make the trip as the path starts to dwindle – half paddling / half walking the route. If you are anxious about leaving too late, just keep an eye out for other families, who will also begin to move back as the tide comes in.

Timing your walk

Timing your trip for when the low tide falls close to sunrise promises you not only a spectacular view, but also a prime car spot. As Wellington Point is popular for many reasons, the car parking spots during the day can fill up fast, so getting there as the sun comes up means you can have your pick of spots. Of course, if you’re not up for such an early start, low tide in the afternoon is also a beautiful experience. You can check out high and low tide times for Wellington Point on willyweather.com.au.