BRIBIE ISLAND
Bribie Island
Incredible white beaches, clear waters and sunny Queensland days—there is a whole lot to love about Bribie Island. Things to do • Explore the beaches of Bribie with both calm and surf beaches on offer • BYO kayak, or hire one when you are there • Visit the Bribie Island Butterfly House (open on Wednesdays and Sundays) • Walk the Bicentennial Bushwalk (animals to be spotted include kangaroos, dolphins, wallabies, whales, kookaburras, dingos, emus, echidnas, lizards) • Hire a Jet ski and enjoy some watersports in the Pumicestone Passage • Visit the Bribie Island Seaside Museum • Hire a BBQ boat and head out for lunch and a fish • If you own a 4WD, buy a permit online and head out for a beach drive.
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• Grab some fish and chips and enjoy a sunset dinner by the ocean • On the way home stop by the Sandstone Point Hotel for some lunch. The kids will love the outdoor playground and petting zoo. • Finally, don’t forget the Abbey Museum which is also on your way home, around 15 minutes drive from the Bribie Island Bridge. Places to stay Bribie Island is the perfect seaside holiday destination for families seeking a location close to Brisbane. • There are three caravan parks on the island – Bellara Caravan Park, Bongaree Caravan Park, and Bribie Island Caravan Park Woorim. • Numerous other beachside accommodation options
