Thats a lot or reading, and hard to absorb it all if you cant take it home. Camp behind the dunes on the ocean beach and enjoy fantastic opportunities to boat, fish and explore the fort bribie ruins. Bribie island national park and recreation area camping information page. Just across the road from the famous pumicestone passage, home to wildlife such as dolphins, dugongs and turtles. No general information or signage, no museum, few books about bribie. Camping and vehicle permit booking locations recreation. Bookings for individuals and groups recreation, sport and arts. Poverty creek camping area is a large, grassy space where campsite are spread out under shady trees. Apr 02, 2020 as a result, camping or vehicle permit bookings are not being processed at any of the overthecounter camping and vehicle permit booking locations. Ocean beach camping area, bribie island national park and recreation area site details. As also stated in our terms and conditions, all bookings for december must be paid in full by 1 st november each year. Bush camping behind the foredunes on the eastern beach.
A local magazine with articles on local news, events, gardening, sports, life, crime, fishing, boating, camping, wildlife and more. Bribie island national park and recreation area is a great place to take your family and friends camping and its only one hour north of brisbane. The island has many national parks including some with camping facilities surf beaches and calmer, protected beaches, and some brilliant fishing spots to explore. Bribie island holiday accommodation about the region. Find out what to do on bribie island, be charmed by its natural beauty. Camp sites just behind the dunes are accessible from defined track entrancesuse these and do not drive over dunes. There is often high demand for some camping areas during peak periods, such as public holidays and school holidays. People who have booked a camping andor a vehicle access permit will be able to obtain a refund for their affected booking by logging into their account and. A special built boat designed to allow camping in comfort in an area where no camping is allowed on shore. The camping area is on the western side of the island, on the shores of pumicestone passage and can be accessed only by boat. Depending on the camping area, you may be able to book from one to 12 months in advance of your planned visit.
The 10 best bribie island hotels where to stay on bribie. Things to do at bribie island day tripstours from brisbane. Looking for places to camp in and around bribie island on private land. Limit travel to only essential travel that means no holiday camping. Ocean beach camping area department of national parks. Camping area moreton bay marine park gravel road tree line fence gate cattle dip wetlands mangroves parking toilets dayuse area camp sites shower camper trailers and group camping area 25 50 75 100m scale 0 30kmh speed limit applies near camping areas and on inland roads. Visit bribie island, queensland, australia home facebook.
The surf beach and calm waters of pumicestone passage are ideal for keen anglers and boaties. Youcamp best camp spots near bribie island, queensland. Moreton island provides a variety of coastal camping experiences, some accessible by 4wd, others accessible by boat or close to barge landing points. Parents are responsible for their childrens behavior. There are five different camping areas, two of which are only accessible by boat. Hideaway camping boat no motor a special built boat designed to allow camping in comfort in an area where no camping is allowed on shore.
First national bribie island is closed on the following public holidays and therefore no incoming or outgoing bookings or transactions can be made on these days. Gets very busy during peak times being so close to brisbane. Bribie island hotels cheap hotel deals travelocity. New book handy history of bribie island the bribie islander.
Whatever style of accommodation you want, contact us now to start planning your bribie island holiday. Drive right in and get the best of both worlds, sleep the night in the comfort of your own transportable home and have the access to our world class facilities. Bribie island national park and recreation area map pdf, 382k. Visit bribie island, queensland, australia, bellara, queensland, australia. There are no numbers allocated within the camping ground, its just first in, best dressed. This large, tidy moreton bay regional council operated caravan park is situated in a first class location, just across the road from the mouth of pumicestone passage along welsby parade, the island s beachside. Bookings can be made online, over the counter or by phone. A tag with your booking number must be displayed at your camp site. A family is 1 or 2 adults and accompanying children under 18. Take a day trip to one of the worlds largest sand islands. Camping permits must be bought before you arrive on the island as there is no selfregistration on sites. Poverty creek campground is a large grassy camping area with 14 sites and 1 large group area. For details on how to book a campsite at bribie and whats available, check out queensland national parks bribie island camping information if you dont want to camp in the national park because you have a furry friend, you could also stay at one of the local caravan parks. Book on the bay apartments bribie island, bongaree on tripadvisor.
Children under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when staying at bribie island caravan park. Ocean beach camping area bribie island recreation area cg. It is located on the western side of bribie and the day use picnic area overlooks the quiet pumistone passage and has views over the glass house mountains. While rainbow beach, fraser, stradbroke and moreton are all top notch camping experiences, bribie offers a solid, lowcost alternative for those wanting a beach getaway. People who have booked a camping or vehicle access permit, will be able to obtain a refund for their booking. Bribie island holidays has properties ranging from 4 star luxury to cute basic beach cottages, all fully furnished. Bribie island national park and recreation area offers a variety of coastal camping experiences, some accessible by high clearance fourwheeldrive vehicle, others accessible by boat. Your complete guide to 4wd camping on moreton island. Bribie island holidays book your next holiday on bribie. Bribie island is a local community band for budding and experienced musicians of any age. It has no motors and is towed and securely anchored very close to shore in shallow waters where you can step out and walk to shore or be anchored in any desired place.
Bribie island 2day 1night 4wd camping adventure gday. Bribie island caravan parkfree call 1800 649 831 phone. Mission point camping area department of national parks. Get back to nature with your very own spot of grass to pitch your tent. Good friday, easter sunday, anzac day, christmas day, boxing day. Ocean beach camping area department of national parks, sport. Camping in bribie island national park and recreation area bribie island national park and recreation area offers a variety of coastal camping experiences, some accessible by high clearance fourwheeldrive vehicle, others accessible by boat. Mission point camping area department of national parks, sport. Bribie island recreation area camping ground visit. Bribie island surf beach the 4wd beach entrance is located at 8th avenue on the eastern side of bribie island, a suburb called woorim with kilometres of drivable beach, it boasts beautiful panoramic coastal views all the way from the port of brisbane, over to moreton island and.
It is located on the western side of bribie and the quiet sites face out over water with views over the glass house mountains. Please feel free to use our online map, so you view the layout of bribie island. Camping is permitted in many of queenslands national parks, state forests and reserves. This is the the cradle site of queensland but there was virtually no visible evidence or recognition of this significant fact. Moreton island national park and recreation area camping. Bribie island national park and recreation area camping visit. Camping and vehicle permit booking locations as part of our response to covid19, the queensland government has made the decision to close all parks and forests in the foreseeable future. Book your camp site and purchase your camping permit in advance.
Bribie island national park and recreation area department. Bribie island recreation area department of environment. A variety of coastal camping experiences, some accessible by high clearance fourwheeldrive vehicle, others accessible by boat, allow you to experience the best of bribie island. You can also hire a boat or a bbq boat and explore our amazing pumicestone passage marine park on your own or book a cruise on the local ferryman cruises or the island gondola to be shown the sights. Moreton island camping a camp ground is an allocated area marked by totems that is slightly in from the beach walking distance and has cold showers and drop toilets. When i retired to bribie island from sydney in 2003 i soon became fascinated with the rich history of this small place.
Before camping in a park or forest, you must make a booking and pay your camping fees to get a camping permit. The search fields allow you to search by entering the name of a park or campground, or you can select a queensland tourism region to explore somewhere new. I would like to receive the qpws camping newsletter i agree to qpws account terms and conditions. If youre looking for a tranquil caravan park near brisbane that you can use as a base to explore the region, you cant go past bongaree caravan park, bribie island. Come and explore bribie island on this 2day 1night camping adventure of a lifetime that will leave you wanting more. Bribie island recreation area boundary extends to mean low water mark. Camping bookings department of environment and science. The mission point camping area is in bribie island national park and recreation area, 65km north of brisbane.
Ocean beach camping area site details department of. Camping fees department of environment and science. This large, tidy moreton bay regional council operated caravan park is situated in a first class location, just across the road from the mouth of pumicestone passage along welsby parade, the islands beachside. Your complete guide to 4wd camping on moreton island fleetcrew. Bribie island showcases the natural beauty the moreton bay region offers.
Like at other queensland national parks, youll need to make a booking in advance to reserve your campsite. Book online using the queensland national parks booking service. As a result, camping or vehicle permit bookings are not being processed at any of the overthecounter camping and vehicle permit booking locations. Booking at least six weeks in advance is recommended. Top things to do on bribie island 2 aussie travellers. For the other three camping spots ocean beach, poverty creek and gallagher point youll need a high clearance. Beach access from north st woorim head north 16 kms. Zone 1 camp sites are more widely dispersed to promote less interaction with other groups and a greater sense of isolation. A camping tag with your booking number must be displayed at your camp site at all times. Before camping in a park, forest or reserve, you must obtain a camping permit and pay your camping fees. The recreational parklands on bribie are host to sand dunes, wetlands, swamp, forests, woodlands, ocean, freshwater creeks and lagoons. Bribie island national park is a relaxing spot for a camping weekend.
Gallagher point camping area camping qld campsiteqld. Bribie island national park and recreation area camping. Bribie island offers beautiful coastal scenery, lowkey bush camping spots, popular boating and fishing areas in pumicestone passage, excellent birdwatching opportunities and spring wildflowers. A vehicle access permit is required to drive on moreton island. Bribie island holiday house warm and welcoming home by the. The avon lodge bribie island is the shortest distance from the city center of bribie island and the sole place to stay within easy driving distance. Website bribie caravan park bribie island caravan park. When you are done entering the required information, click the create account button below. You must pay your camping fees to secure your booking. Bribie island lists 6 travelocity recommended options within a 6mile 10kilometer distance of the downtown area.
It is a perfect location for a family holiday, a weekend getaway, or even a day trip from brisbane. Bribie island recreation area camping ground visit bribie. Bribie island recreation area offers a variety of coastal camping. Gallagher point camping area is a small, intimate campsite, nestled in the bush beside the pumistone passage. Fees for camping permits in queenslands parks and forests, from 1 july 2019. To stay in moreton island national park, you will need to book a camping permit, and your camping tag with your booking number must be displayed at your campsite at all times. Bring your own linen, or have us arrange it for you at a small fee.
New book handy history of bribie island the bribie. Bongaree caravan park offers a tranquil base from which to enjoy all that bribie island has to offer. The 14 sites are for tents only and the larger group area is suitable for camper trailers. Camping is not allowed in the foredunes or on the beach. Hideaway a special built boat designed for camping simplicity on the water book now. This is a truly memorable and fun way to see bribie. However, the bribie island historical society has now compiled and published a great new pocketsized, wellillustrated book titled bribie island a handy history which is essential reading for bribie residents and visitors. Bribie island big band, bribie, queensland, australia. Located on the glistening shores of pumicestone passage, a stones throw from the iconic bribie island. Most camping areas can be booked online, at an overthecounter booking office, or by phone.
Track entrances are designated with a letter symbol while all sites are numbered. Bribie island is extremely diverse and is in our opinion one of the more underrated places to camp around brisbane. On bribie, you have a few options for pitching your tent, including beach camping or more coastal bush settings. On the bay apartments bribie island updated 2020 prices. Detailed information on camping including smoking restrictions is available on the departments website camping page. The park has a variety of accommodation, from camping to caravans, as well as on site holiday villas and cottages. See the heritage parks and chat with the friendly locals.