Visit Moreton Bay and its islands

from www.freetguide.com

No Brisbane Trip Is Complete Without A Visit To Moreton Bay


Wedged between the mainland and the bulk of Moreton Bays more famous North Stradbroke Island are many smaller islands dotted across the bay. Moreton Bay Marine Park protects its special inhabitants such as dugong, dolphins and passing whales. These Island delights are so close to Brisbane, some residents commute to the city daily.

Coochie Mudlo Island is named after the Aboriginal word for red rock because of the red cliffs .There are sandy beaches too.Coochie has a village feel and calm waters make for a good family swimming spot and boating area. Dine at Matthew Flinders Cafe and admire bay views from every table. Matthew Flinders landed on the island 200 years ago and there is a re-enactment festival each July. Regular passenger ferry and barge services leave from Victoria Point.

In the Southern Bay Islands, Macleay Island has a population of about 2500. Russell Island is the largest of the Southern Moreton Bay islands with a population of over 3000 people and is becoming increasingly popular as a weekend retreat or retirement destination. It has shops, a supermarket, and cafe and there are holiday homes to rent and a hotel. You can walk the whole way around Lamb Island as it is only 2km by 1km but has very large views. Kangarra Island is the smallest of the inhabited islands and is a quiet spot with no shops so go prepared with your own picnic. There are dozens of smaller islands too which you will see if you go boating in the area but be prepared with good maps and safety equipment.

Russell Island Accommodation . look here

Macleay Island Accommodation . look here

Karra/Lamb Islands Accommodation . look here