Guidebook for Bongaree, Bribie Island and Surrounds
Sightseeing
Learn about: Matthew Flinders and Bongaree and their encounter at Skirmish Point, the brilliant reclusive artist Ian Fairweather, the American troop occupation in WWII, an incredible fish collection.
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Bribie Island Seaside Museum
1 S EsplanadeLearn about: Matthew Flinders and Bongaree and their encounter at Skirmish Point, the brilliant reclusive artist Ian Fairweather, the American troop occupation in WWII, an incredible fish collection.
The small village of Woorim, only 5 minutes' drive from Bongaree, has a patrolled surf beach and various eateries, including the Bribie Island Surf Club and Blue Pacific Hotel.
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Woorim
The small village of Woorim, only 5 minutes' drive from Bongaree, has a patrolled surf beach and various eateries, including the Bribie Island Surf Club and Blue Pacific Hotel.
Only a 20-minute drive across the bridge and back along Bribie Island Road, with a medieval festival held once a year.
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Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology
31 The Abbey PlOnly a 20-minute drive across the bridge and back along Bribie Island Road, with a medieval festival held once a year.
Held annually, usually in July, only a 20-minute drive from Bribie Island. See their website and Facebook page for more information.
Abbey Medieval Festival
1-63 The Abbey PlHeld annually, usually in July, only a 20-minute drive from Bribie Island. See their website and Facebook page for more information.
https://www.facebook.com/PitstopOnMtMee/ ~
Take a drive in the hinterland to the quirky Pitstop Cafe. Stunning views to the west and south and plenty of car and bike memorabilia. Check their website or Facebook page for opening hours.
Pitstop Cafe
2070a Mount Mee Rdhttps://www.facebook.com/PitstopOnMtMee/ ~
Take a drive in the hinterland to the quirky Pitstop Cafe. Stunning views to the west and south and plenty of car and bike memorabilia. Check their website or Facebook page for opening hours.
Picnic, swim, walk or cycle, the foreshore park stretches along beautiful Pumicestone Passage.
If you're lucky you may see dolpins, turtles or dugong.
Sunday morning markets are held near the jetty on the first 3 x Sundays of each month.
The sunsets across Pumicestone Passage are simply beautiful.
Approx 300m easy walk away.
Brennan Park
1 S EsplanadePicnic, swim, walk or cycle, the foreshore park stretches along beautiful Pumicestone Passage.
If you're lucky you may see dolpins, turtles or dugong.
Sunday morning markets are held near the jetty on the first 3 x Sundays of each month.
The sunsets across Pumicestone Passage are simply beautiful.
Approx 300m easy walk away.
https://www.ferryman.com.au/ ~
Relax on the waters of beautiful Pumicestone Passage and enjoy food, drinks and the commentary of Bribie's history. Enjoy the birdlife and sometimes the antics of the resident dolphins or perhaps a dugong or turtle.
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Ferryman Cruises
41 Harbour Promenadehttps://www.ferryman.com.au/ ~
Relax on the waters of beautiful Pumicestone Passage and enjoy food, drinks and the commentary of Bribie's history. Enjoy the birdlife and sometimes the antics of the resident dolphins or perhaps a dugong or turtle.
Drinks & Nightlife
Returned Soldiers League, dining options, pokies and entertainment.
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Bribie Island RSL Club
99 Toorbul StReturned Soldiers League, dining options, pokies and entertainment.
Food, drinks, pokies, entertainment, nice views of Pumicestone Passage across the road.
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Bribie Island Hotel
29 Sylvan Beach EsplanadeFood, drinks, pokies, entertainment, nice views of Pumicestone Passage across the road.
Stunning views, modern facilities including dining, bars, and world-class entertainment.
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Sandstone Point Hotel
1800 Bribie Island RdStunning views, modern facilities including dining, bars, and world-class entertainment.
Food, drinks, entertainment, views from the deck across the foreshore park and Pumicestone Passage.
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Bribie Island Bowls Club
11 Welsby ParadeFood, drinks, entertainment, views from the deck across the foreshore park and Pumicestone Passage.
Blue Pacific Hotel
2 North StDrinks, dining, close to the patrolled beach.
https://bribieislandbrewingcompany.com.au/ ~
Popular venue for a Friday or Saturday night, 4pm-10pm.
Enjoy a variety of craft beers, local pizzas also available via delivery from the Bribie Island Bar & Beach Cafe.
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Bribie Island Butterfly House
206B First Avehttps://bribieislandbrewingcompany.com.au/ ~
Popular venue for a Friday or Saturday night, 4pm-10pm.
Enjoy a variety of craft beers, local pizzas also available via delivery from the Bribie Island Bar & Beach Cafe.
Everything Else
A nice stroll, water views and a good fishing spot. Handy to park amenities and eateries.
Approx 1km easy walk or drive along the foreshore
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Molo di Bongaree
Toorbul LaneA nice stroll, water views and a good fishing spot. Handy to park amenities and eateries.
Approx 1km easy walk or drive along the foreshore
Bribie Island Golf Club
7 Links CourtGolf, bar, cafe for lunch & dinner.
Pacific Harbour Golf e Country Club
141-159 Avon AveGolf, restaurant and bar.
Spinnaker Sound Marina
9-11 Spinnaker DrOptions for boat hire, diving excursions and eateries.
Wander through rooms filled with arts and crafts by talented locals, enjoy a cuppa and something to eat in the cafe.
Home to the Vibe Markets held on the last Sunday of each month.
Approx 4km drive.
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Bribie Island Community Arts Centre
191 Sunderland DrWander through rooms filled with arts and crafts by talented locals, enjoy a cuppa and something to eat in the cafe.
Home to the Vibe Markets held on the last Sunday of each month.
Approx 4km drive.
Hire a BBQ Boat and enjoy time on beautiful Pumicestone Passage. View their website and Facebook page for rates and options.
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BBQ Boat Hire
LOT 2 Harbour PromenadeHire a BBQ Boat and enjoy time on beautiful Pumicestone Passage. View their website and Facebook page for rates and options.
Enjoy a movie in the quirky local cinema, only 2.3km away.
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Bribie Cinema
225 First AveEnjoy a movie in the quirky local cinema, only 2.3km away.
Skydive Bribie Island
First AvenueFor the best view of Bribie Island, if you dare...
The friendly volunteers at the little hut in the parking area as you first drive off the bridge, will be more than happy to help you with things to do and see around Bribie Island, including pamphlets.
Bribie Island Visitor Information Centre
Benabrow AvenueThe friendly volunteers at the little hut in the parking area as you first drive off the bridge, will be more than happy to help you with things to do and see around Bribie Island, including pamphlets.
https://www.facebook.com/bribieislandbookexchange/ ~ A great little second-hand bookshop in the Bongaree shopping precinct, with friendly staff and a variety of books and puzzles.
Approx 1km away.
Bribie Island Book Exchange
1 Toorbul Sthttps://www.facebook.com/bribieislandbookexchange/ ~ A great little second-hand bookshop in the Bongaree shopping precinct, with friendly staff and a variety of books and puzzles.
Approx 1km away.
https://www.busyfingersfundraiser.com.au/ ~ A large, not-for-profit Op Shop with clothing, furniture, housewares etc. The profits are used for community projects.
Less than 200m away, around the corner in the next street over.
Busy Fingers Fundraisers Inc
38 Cotterill Avehttps://www.busyfingersfundraiser.com.au/ ~ A large, not-for-profit Op Shop with clothing, furniture, housewares etc. The profits are used for community projects.
Less than 200m away, around the corner in the next street over.
Essentials
https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/storelocator/qld-welsby-2674 ~ Groceries and variety stores, including Target. 2km drive or walk, the main bus terminus is located nearby.
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Woolworths Bribie Island
54 Hornsby Rdhttps://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/storelocator/qld-welsby-2674 ~ Groceries and variety stores, including Target. 2km drive or walk, the main bus terminus is located nearby.
http://our-stores.iga.com.au/stores/iga-supa-bribie-island/ ~ An easy 400 metres' walk, also has a newsagent, butcher, bottle shop, doctor, chemist, hairdresser.
SUPA IGA Bribie Island
91 Welsby Paradehttp://our-stores.iga.com.au/stores/iga-supa-bribie-island/ ~ An easy 400 metres' walk, also has a newsagent, butcher, bottle shop, doctor, chemist, hairdresser.
Food Scene
A variety of foods, fresh and delicious.
We can highly recommend their quiche and salad/
Village Deli Bongaree - Bribie Cafe & Delicatessen
17-19 First AveA variety of foods, fresh and delicious.
We can highly recommend their quiche and salad/
Al fresco, casual meals and drinks beside the park and jetty at Bongaree.
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Scoopy's Family cafe
2 Toorbul StAl fresco, casual meals and drinks beside the park and jetty at Bongaree.
La Vera Gourmet Pizza & Bar
13 Toorbul StPizza, pasta, al fresco dining, in the Bongaree shopping precinct.
Popular seafood cafe, al fresco seating or takeaway, in the Bongaree shopping precinct.
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Savige's Seafood
12 First AvePopular seafood cafe, al fresco seating or takeaway, in the Bongaree shopping precinct.
The Coffee Club Café - Bribie Island
229-235 Goodwin DrMeals, drinks, near Woolworths Shopping complex.
Located at Woorim, dine out on the deck which overlooks Bribie's surfside, with view to Moreton Island and beyond.
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Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Supporters Club
1 North StLocated at Woorim, dine out on the deck which overlooks Bribie's surfside, with view to Moreton Island and beyond.
Outside eating area with views across parkland and the bay, also offers cafe-style breakfast and lunches.
Bongaree Hot Bread
13 Toorbul StOutside eating area with views across parkland and the bay, also offers cafe-style breakfast and lunches.
With views across Pumicestone Passage, stroll down to Serenity to enjoy homemade cakes, coffee, breakfasts and light lunches.
Serenity Cafe On the Passage
83 Welsby ParadeWith views across Pumicestone Passage, stroll down to Serenity to enjoy homemade cakes, coffee, breakfasts and light lunches.
Mokha Cafe Woorim
2 Rickman ParadeRecommended for great food and al fresco dining.
Known for their trendy food creations, located next door to the Bribie Book Exchange in the Bongaree shopping precinct.
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Annie lane
1 Toorbul StKnown for their trendy food creations, located next door to the Bribie Book Exchange in the Bongaree shopping precinct.
Located near the Bongaree jetty, with views across Pumicestone Passage, this is a licenced quasi-Australian/American restaurant.
Sue’s Bar and Grill
3 First AvenueLocated near the Bongaree jetty, with views across Pumicestone Passage, this is a licenced quasi-Australian/American restaurant.
Nature & Wildlife
The fenced roost site and tidal lagoon of Kakadu Beach, with bird hides at each end, were designed to shelter migrating and resident wader species, including Eastern curlews, Oystercatchers, Sandpipers and more.
Kakadu Beach
12 Kakadu CctThe fenced roost site and tidal lagoon of Kakadu Beach, with bird hides at each end, were designed to shelter migrating and resident wader species, including Eastern curlews, Oystercatchers, Sandpipers and more.
Open Wednesdays & Sundays, view hundreds of beautiful, live butterflies. Best to visit on a mostly-sunny day with no more than mild breezes.
Visit their website or Facebook page for more information.
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Bribie Island Butterfly House
206B First AveOpen Wednesdays & Sundays, view hundreds of beautiful, live butterflies. Best to visit on a mostly-sunny day with no more than mild breezes.
Visit their website or Facebook page for more information.
For nature lovers, view the birds that frequent the lagoon from the hide at the end of a short track. Views across Deception Bay.
Buckleys Hole Conservation Park
Buckleys Hole TrackFor nature lovers, view the birds that frequent the lagoon from the hide at the end of a short track. Views across Deception Bay.
Spend a day at Australia Zoo, home of Steve Irwin's family, only a 45-minute drive away.
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Zoo dell'Australia
Spend a day at Australia Zoo, home of Steve Irwin's family, only a 45-minute drive away.