The Best Attractions In Bongaree

Bongaree is a suburb of Bribie Island in Moreton Bay Region, Queensland, Australia. It is located on the western side of Bribie Island, adjacent to the Pumicestone Passage. In the 2006 census, the suburb recorded a population of 6,524 people, with a median age of 62 years.
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The Best Attractions In Bongaree

1. Bribie Island Seaside Museum Bongaree
Bribie Island is the smallest and most northerly of three major sand islands forming the coastline sheltering the northern part of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. The others are Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island. Bribie Island is 34 kilometres long, and 8 kilometres at its widest. Archibald Meston believed that the name of the island came from a corruption of a mainland word for it, Boorabee. meaning 'koala bear'. Bribie Island hugs the coastline and tapers to a long spit at its most northern point near Caloundra, and is separated from the mainland by Pumicestone Passage. The ocean side of the island is somewhat sheltered from prevailing winds by Moreton Island and associated sand banks and has only a small surf break. The lee side is calm, with white sandy beaches in the sout...
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2. Bribie Island Butterfly House Bongaree

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TOP 20 BEACHES Near BRISBANE

Best beaches near Brisbane - Queensland - Australia. Brisbane located far from beach, people go to the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast or some nearest island to enjoy the beach vibe. In this list, based on travelers choices in popular travel websites, we are listing some best beaches near Brisbane.

Here are the list of Top 20 Beaches near Brisbane - Queensland - Australia:
#1: Woorim Beach (Bribie Island)
#2: Coolangatta Beach (Gold Coast)
#3: Honeymoon Bay (Moreton Island)
#4: Surfer's Paradise (Gold Coast)
#5: Burleigh Heads Beach (Gold Coast)
#6: Main Beach (North Stradbroke Island)
#7: Amity Point Beach (North Stradbroke Island)
#8: Frenchman's Beach (North Stradbroke Island)
#9: Red Beach (Bribie Island)
#10: Bongaree Beach (Bribie Island)
#11: Cylinder Beach (North Stradbroke Island)
#12: Bulwer (Moreton Island)
#13: Banksia Beach (Bribie Island)
#14: Nudgee Beach (Nudgee)
#15: Sylvan Beach (Bribie Island)
#16: Adam's Beach (North Stradbroke Island)
#17: Sandgate Foreshore (Sandgate)
#18: Sutton Beach (Redcliffe)
#19: Wynnum Foreshore (Wynnum)
#20: Street Beach (South Bank)

If you want to enjoy your holiday in Brisbane, don't forget to go to the beaches near Brisbane on the list above. Some located in Brisbane city, some in others nearest city/island around Brisbane. For other tourist attractions in Brisbane, there are some video in our channel Explore Australia. Keep exploring :)

Bribie Island Holiday Accommodation

Beachside holiday unit in Fairweather Village on Bribie Island just an hour north of Brisbane, Queensland. This beautiful top floor, 2 bedroom unit is situated at the front of the resort. You'll love the uninterrupted views of Pumicestone Passage and spectacular sunsets over the Glasshouse Mountains. Ideally situated in the heart of Bongaree and close to shops, restaurants, Bribie Island Bowls Club and the jetty. The unit is fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and dryer, colour TVs and DVD player. There is undercover car parking plus visitor parking and a pool. If you haven't stayed at Bribie Island before, try it once and you will be hooked.

Bribie Island National Park.

Bribie Island is 34km long and 8km wide, The island is host to numerous lagoons, 55.8km2 national park, various camping areas & a lot of native wildlife, Eagles, Kangaroos, Wallabies, Lace monitors & much much more.

Bribie Island also has a rich history, its original name being Yarun, meaning hunting ground in the native Djindubari language. Bribie island was later named, Bribe, after a convict and the first European to live on Bribie island.

The WWII Forts of Fort Bribie are a must-see, these Forts were built in the early 1940s as part of the Brisbane line to help defend Brisbane against possible Japanese invasion.

Bribie Island is a great place for families to come and relax for the day or even spend a weekend with lots of beaches to go for a swim and parks to relax in. we also have many different tourist activities to do while on the island, 4WD tours, Sunset Gondola cruises, BBQ & fishing boat hire, Kayak & SUP hire, Ferryman cruises & much much more

To book a tour of Bribie Island National Park check out G'day Adventure Tours for more information. gdayadventuretours.com.au

Red Beach Dog Friendly Off Leash Bribie Island Moreton Bay Region

Red Beach is a terrific beach for dogs and is also a great option for kids and fishing enthusiasts – the perfect place for everyone to drop the leash and live like someone left the gate open!

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Moreton Island - kayak crossing

The two-day trip to Tangalooma Resort by kayak from Brisbane - 113kms round trip

Sandstone Point, Sandstone Point (QLD) - dogexplorer.com.au

Sandstone Point is a dog friendly park located in Sandstone Point (QLD) -

The Best Attractions In Bongaree