Things To Do!
As the only island in Queensland connected to the mainland by bridge, Bribie Island projects a carefree community feel with a combination of calm bay beaches and surf beaches ideal for either a leisurely swim or surfing safari. We find there is never enough time to spend just exploring and relaxing at Woorim but if your stay is a little longer or the weather isn’t favourable, here are some great options to explore the rest of Bribie.
Visit the Bribie Island Seaside Museum
Located close to the waterfront and overlooking the iconic Pumicestone Passage, the Bribie Island Seaside Museum celebrates the rich and fascinating history of Bribie Island. Learn about the stories of Bribie and the people who shaped, lived and loved it at the Seaside Museum. Become acquainted with Matthew Flinders and his encounter at Skirmish Point. Reflect on the brilliant reclusive artist Ian Fairweather. Learn about the American troop occupation during World War II and get up close to the local bounty of the sea in the incredible fish collection of the Amateur Fishing Association of Queensland. Visitors can explore the intriguing and unique history of Bribie Island through various immersive, interactive displays and a variety of exciting events and workshops.
Take a walk through the National Park or go 4WD’ing (no dogs allowed)
Most of the Island is made up of National Park. Access the National Park by foot just 200m at the end of the street. View the rich array of birdlife, wallabies, kangaroos, possums and bandicoots with the surrounding marine park home to turtles, dugong, dolphins and migratory shorebirds. Or if you bought your own 4WD, buy a permit and explore The Ocean Beach drive which starts at the end of your street and continues along the beach for 23 km to Fort Bribie in the north of the island. Along the way explore cool creeks, take a break one of four tannin-stained freshwater lagoons, or stop and cast a line from the beach. Enjoy stunning views of Caloundra and Moreton Island and watch large ships pass close to the island, destined for the Port of Brisbane. At the north end of the drive, explore the heritage-listed World War II structures of Fort Bribie. In the dunes, discover weathered gun emplacements and searchlight buildings once used to defend Queensland’s coastline.
Didn’t bring your own 4WD? No problems, you can still take a day on one of the world’s largest sand islands. See iconic Australian wildlife, whilst safely on board a 4WD all-terrain vehicle with 4WD G’day Adventure Tours. Be mesmerised by the teatree stained lagoons of the area and learn the fascinating history of the island whilst exploring the World War Two fortifications. G’Day Adventure Tours offer a range of tours from 3.5 hour 4WD National Park/Bunker/Lagoon through to 3 day Fraser Island Camping Adventures. They also offer easy Kayak hire at $50 for a full 24 hour period.
Hire some fun stuff and explore the Island’s ocean and land
For fun things to do on sea and land Bribie Hire Hut offers a range of hire equipment from Kayaks, Hobie Pedalboards, Water Bikes, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Berg Go – Karts, and DC Trikes 3 Wheeler Electric Scooters. There is something for everyone!
Find romance as the sun sets on the Island Gondola
An excellent way to experience Bribie Island is on the canals with a Gondola Cruise, especially if you’re interested in beautiful scenery of the area. The Sunset Cruise is divine when the sun sets over the glorious Glasshouse Mountains, or enjoy a romantic moonlit cruise under the twinkling stars. Breakfast and lunch cruises also available. A well worthwhile experience to share with your partner or friends. This gorgeous gondola seats up to six people and is exclusively yours! From weddings to proposals to birthdays to anniversaries, they will cater for all occasions. Best of all you can BYO drinks and enjoy fresh local seafood or cheese/breakfast platters.
Learn to surf with Bribie Island Surf School
Master the waves with expert tuition from Sunshine Coast Surf School. Located just up the road at the Woorim Beach, experienced instructors will help beginners navigate the small waves and warm waters of the island. If you are planning to experience surfing for the very first time, this is the perfect lesson for you! Covers all the basics: from warm-up, to paddling, to catching waves and standing.
Taking an eco-cruise with Ferryman Cruises
A trip to Bribie Island isn’t complete without a cruise aboard the MV Ferryman. Experience Bribie Island and its surrounds on a quintessential scenic boat tour of the Pumicestone Passage. Join the search to spot dugongs, dolphins, turtles, dingoes, jabiru, sea eagles, osprey and 360 other types of birds on an eco-cruise through the passage. There are a variety or cruises to choose from morning tea to lunch to sunset and rest assured you will have a very stable, calm, comfortable and smooth cruise.
Gather friends and rent a BBQ boat
BBQ Boats are essentially a floating pontoon. No licence is required to drive one and cruising up and down the flat passage is easy. Pack an esky, buy some snags and set out for a day on the water with friends. Don’t forget some fishing rods and crab pots if a fresh caught lunch is on your menu or utilise the onboard BBQ. Just let them know on the day and they will point you in the direction of what you are chasing – whether it be good swimming spots,fishing spots,best places to see our natural wild life such as Dolphins – Du-gongs – Manta rays and Turtles. There are a few companies that rent them – try BBQ Boat Hire Bribie Island or Bribie Boats
Catch a flick at Bribie Twin Theatre
Bribie Cinema is a boutique independent theatre showing the latest flicks (including 3D!) plus has all your favourite cinema snacks including choc tops, popcorn and coffee. Fully licenced bar and tickets are cheap too.
Live the lush life and hire jetskis or a boat
We would all love to own a jetski or boat so we can cruise around Moreton Bay, taking in the sights and jetting between islands. Boab Boat Hire is an easy convenient hire option and rents jetskis and boats to those with a boat licence. No licence, no problem! Contact Moreton Bay Jet Ski Hire at Sandstone Point where they can take you on a swashbuckling rollick in Pumicestone Passage, adjust the adrenalin rush and the route to suit the crew. The perfect all weather alternative for everyone from an eight year old cabin boy to an experienced adventurer. Plenty of action, and plenty to see!
Tee off at Bribie Island Golf Club or Pacific Harbour Golf Course
Just down the road at Woorim is the Bribie Island Golf Club. With natural bushland setting the course offers all the playing experience of a sandbelt course. The course provides an 18 hole, par 72 layout (men) and par 74 (ladies) with well grassed undulating fairways and superb greens. It is an easy walking course with plenty of challenges for all players.
Pacific Harbour Golf Course offers as 18-hole championship golf course and is one of the best in the Brisbane region. Water is the central theme of this Bribie Island course, with it incorporating the wetlands, watercourses and native vegetation to craft a “risk and reward” style par 72 course. Drop by for a round, take your clubs to the practice range, purchase new gear at the shop and dine in the course-side restaurant and bar.
Visit Bribie Island Butterfly House
This is a little hidden gem on Bribie Island. At Bribie Island Butterfly House, you will walk into a wonderland of flying butterflies! Around 700-1000 butterflies are housed in an outdoor sanctuary where they are safe to fly, feed, breed, lay their eggs and continue their magical life cycle which you can explore up close and personal. At the butterfly breeding lab viewing area you can see our volunteers at work, looking after the eggs and chrysalises, and feeding our hungry caterpillars. Wander through the tunnel and watch a short video capturing the life cycle of a Monarch butterfly, then emerge into the magical, flower filled butterfly sanctuary where you can see hundreds of butterflies flying on any day. Tip: Wear bright colours and have your camera ready when a butterfly lands on you.
To Market, To Market!
The markets vary on each weekend of the month but there are always plenty of stalls with a wide range of food and products. Signs are usually placed on the roadside as you drive into Woorim indicating what markets are on that weekend:
- Lions Club Markets – every 2ndSaturday of each month (8am – 12pm), Tintookie Park, Woorim
- Bribie Island Qld Cancer Council– 1stSunday of each month (7am -12pm) Brennan Park Bongaree
- Bribie Island Rotary – 2ndSunday of each month (6:30am -12pm) Brennan Park, Bongaree
- Bribie Island BICA – 3rdSunday of each month (6am -12pm) Brennan Park Bongaree
- Sylvan Beach Munch Markets (farmers market) – 1stSaturday of each month (9am – 2pm), in park across from the Bribie Island Hotel
- Banksia Beach Market – last Saturday of each month 8am – 12pm at Bribie Harbour Shopping Village
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