BRIBIE ISLAND

Remember those carefree holidays as a child playing on the beach in the soft white sand and having locally caught fish and chips for lunch – that is still what Bribie has to offer plus so much more. Our local businesses are ready to welcome you and your family for a wonderful relaxing break surrounded by many natural wonders with the luxury of modern day living. Bribie Island can probably boast one of the safest swimming beaches in Queensland with miles of white sand, protection from large surf by Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island and a highly skilled surf life saving club.

 
Being only one of two Queensland islands connected to the mainland by bridge, Bribie Island is accessible to all and only 45 mins from Brisbane airport.
Protected by Environmental, National and Marine Parks, 86% of Bribie Island will remain unchanged, ensuring the natural beauty will remain for future generations to enjoy.

Bribie Island is home to an amazing array of wildlife – dolphin, dugong and turtle cruise the calm waters of the Pumicestone Passage with the majestic Glass House Mountains as the backdrop. Over 300 species of birds visit the island each year, roosting in trees along the foreshore and feasting along the sand flats. Kangaroos and Emu may join you for a game of golf and the occasional dingo may be seen along the National Park beaches.

Today, Bribie Island has changed from the sleepy fishing island that many Queenslanders remember coming to as child. There are three  shopping centres, coffee shops, great restaurants, modern contemporary 4.5 star accommodation, world class golfing and still the best fish and chip shops serving delicious locally caught fish and seafood. You can still camp within the National Park along the surf beach (in designated areas) or walk through protected heathlands. Please contact Queensland Parks and Wildlife for a permit to access the National/Recreational Park by 4 wd vehicle and or camp along the foreshore.

Bribie Island has markets every weekend. On Saturday morning the Bribie Island markets at Pacific Harbour Marina have a wonderful mix of fresh fruit and vegetables, cheap and delicious hot breakfasts, local art and crafts and much, much more. The markets held on Sundays along the foreshore are a mix of bric a brac, plants and local crafts. Please check the markets page on the web site for more information.

Weddings have become extemely popular here on the island due to the proximity to Brisbane, stunning beach and foreshore settings adjacent to  professional venue locations. Please check the web site www.islandweddings.com.au for more information. 

Welcome to Bribie Island Tourism 2012, we look forward to seeing you soon.

Sandi Smith  - long time Bribie Island resident and tourism Guru