Visit Settlement Cove Lagoon, Visit Marine Parade at Redcliffe                                                    

A free tropical wonderland (patrolled during the school holidays) perfect for the kids.

 Visit Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve at Maleny.                                                                       

A subtropical rainforest park overlooking the Glasshouse Mountains. Wheelchair & stroller friendly tracks.

We highly recommend lunch at Patrick's Irish Steakhouse & Bar with views of Glasshouse mountains.

 Discover Bongaree Heritage Walk                                                                                           

1 hour self-guided walk starts at the Bribie Island Jetty and visits 16 locations. Pick up the free

Rotary Club sponsored brochure 'Bongaree Self Guided Walkabout' from the Bribie Information Centre.

Refreshments (before or after your walk) are recommended at the Blue Anchorage Cafe (near the Jetty).

        Click here to view the 'Online Bongaree Self Guided Walkabout' for map & information.

 Discover the new Bribie Island to Ningi Bike Track.  (approx 2-4 hrs)                                            

 (take plenty of water with you as there are limited locations to access drinking water along this route)

Start anywhere along the existing Bribie Island Bike track and make your way to the Bribie Bridge.

Walk your bike across the narrow bridge to appreciate the great views of the Pumicestone Passage.

The bikeway takes you all the way into Ningi. Follow Ningi Esplanade road for more great water views. 

Refreshments/lunch at Ningi is recommended (bikeway resumes beside main road & ends at Ningi shops)

Given time (and energy) check out Sandstone Lakes Estate by taking Redondo St & then Treefrog St.

Before the Bribie Bridge check out Turner Camp Road that leads to great passage views (toilets too).

Or take the next road Kal-Ma-Kuta Drive for passage views and a nice park (and a shop).

  Join in the Pumicestone Passage Shorebird Challenge.                                                                            

(Guides and Competition Entries - available from Bribie Island Visitor Information Centre & Bribie Library)

Help council identify how many migratory bird species are visiting the region.

Residents have the chance to win a boat cruise donated by Ferryman Cruises.

The Identification Guide has information, colour photos and a data collection sheet to help identify the

birds. In the coming weeks thousands of migratory shore birds would start a 11,000 km flight to

breeding grounds in the northern hemisphere. Shorebirds are threatened by loss of wetland habitat

along their flight corridor between Australia and the Arctic breeding grounds. Wetland habitats provide

crucial 'rest stops' for migratory birds and without them the birds become exhausted and disorientated.

  Visit the Free Displays at the Queensland Museum and Discover South Bank in Brisbane.             

 Make the Time to Visit the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre at Bribie Island                               

Monthly Great Idea : Make the time to visit the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre.

The Community Arts Centre is a well known tourist attraction set in scenic bushland on Bribie Island.

The main showroom features paintings, pottery, ceramics, jewellery and many other arts and crafts

all for sale and entry is free so have a look around. The Centre also features the Matthew Flinders

Gallery which has different exhibitions showcased throughout the year.

What makes this Centre so great is that it is managed by dedicated volunteers.

Regular tuition and workshops at the Centre can be cheaply booked for over 14 different art forms.

There are many visiting artists willing to share their technique and skills so drop in and pick up a

newsletter to see what is coming up to see and do. Whilst visiting take a look at the new Mural.

The Centre is open Tue to Sun from 10am-4pm

 Take a drive to the country and visit Woodford for the Markets, Steam Train Rides & Lunch            

The markets are on the third Sunday of each month and are set in the pretty town of Woodford.

After checking out the wonderful array at the markets grab some lunch at the Woodford Village Hotel.

This hotel has recently been renovated and now features a great outdoor play area for the kids.

A great place for families where the kids are entertained while the adults enjoy their lunch.

For the older kids there is a downstairs playroom with Playstation games and other activities.

This area also has video coverage which can be seen from upstairs for parents to keep an eye on.

Nearby in Margaret St are the Woodford Steam Train rides. Enjoy a short & pleasant return trip along 

the Durundur Railway. You can also marvel at some of their historical train displays.

Volunteers operate station 10am-3.45pm A$5 K$2.50 F$15

 Visit the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum - There's something for the whole family                               

                                     Old Petrie Town, Dayboro Rd, Kurwongbah        Free Entry 

                                     Wed to Fri: 10am - 3pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Sun 10am-3pm

Set amongst the graceful landscape of Old Petrie Town, the air-conditioned museum is a stylish new

attraction that explores the district’s historic character through permanent and special displays.

An animated theatrette provides an entertaining overview of development and the stories of our

explorers and early settlers.

Museum Tour: 20 min multimedia presentation - short history of the area then a guided tour of displays.

New Games, Fun & Adventure Exhibition : 23 Interactive Games to Play (some hundreds of years old)

Object Theatre: Uses moving objects, video, sound and light effects to follow a 1840s family's history.

Main Displays: Mountains to Mangroves, Explorers, Migrant Experience, Building Supplies, Yebri House.

Special Displays: An old classroom, Butter Making demo & tastings, Yebri - home life, Trees for life.

 Take a Look at The Way We Were - The Courier Mail Q150 Queensland Picture Gallery                      

The Way We Were allows you to view or download photographic images from Queensland History.

From this page you can type the time period or event you want and it presents you with historic images.

Think of some great moments in Queensland's history and see them come alive on film . . .

 Spring is Strawberry Season - Enjoy yours fresh from the Farm (June - October)                     

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     Settlement Cove Lagoon at Redcliffe

  
  Keep your eyes open for native birds.

  Bribie Island Community Arts Centre