Description
Located 70 kilometres north of Brisbane and 2 metres above sea-level, Bribie Island is an interesting combination of retirement centre, day-trippers' paradise, family-holiday retreat and haven for anglers, sunlovers and sporting people (there's an excellent golf course on the island). Separated from the mainland by Pumicestone Passage, the island is 34 kilometres long and up to 8 kilometres wide. It sits at the north-western edge of Moreton Bay and the population is around 15 000. Bribie is the only offshore island in Queensland to be joined to the mainland by bridge.
Travel Time
Apoximately 50 minutes north of Brisbane city.
Bribie Island National Park
Most of the island is protected as part of Bribie Island National Park. Camping on the beachfront is allowed in the National Park, as is taking your 4WD onto the beach, with a permit. Permits are available from Caboolture Shire Council and Bongaree Caravan Park. At holiday times, it is best to call the National Park Ranger on (07) 3408 8451 to check if the sites are full.
