Things to do on Bribie Island

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.

• 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

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Camping on Bribie Island

If you have a 4WD you can book a site at one of four beach camping spots, some just metres from the ocean. Facilities like toilets and showers vary depending on the campsite.

Poverty Creek Camping Area – 14 numbered sites and one large group area in a bush setting.

Gallagher Point Camping Area – 6 campsites in a bush setting.

Handy to know You need a 4WD and a permit to drive on the beaches on Bribie Island, and you need a permit to camp. Campfires are permitted within the fire rings provided (unless there is a fire ban).

Visit the Queensland Parks and Forest website at https://www.npsr.qld.gov.au before you camp or drive on Bribie Island for up to date info.

Ocean Beach Camping Area – 63 camping spots in a beach setting, many with ocean views.

Lime Pocket Camping Area – 6 numbered sites in a bush setting overlooking Pumicestone Passage.

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