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Visiting Bribie

Bribie Entertainment - For the bushwalker

Take a wander from the Community Art Centre at Banksia Beach along the tracks winding through every type of natural vegetation growing on Bribie Island's eucalypt forests, melaleuca swamp, wallum heath and much more. At White Patch, walk up the tracks to see the wild flowers in season, July onwards is the best time. Walk around the golf course early in the morning to see the kangaroos. Observe the nature flora and fauna from the many beach and bush tracks on the island.

Bushwalks on Bribie

The following walks cover fairly gentle terrain with a variety of flora. August to October is the main flowering time for the Wildflowers but there are many that flower at other times. On many of the walks you will see a variety of bird life. If planning a longer walk, take drinking water as it can be very hot in summer, also sunscreen and insect repellent.

Walk into Pumicestone National Park - Tracks into the Park start at the end of White Patch Esplanade. This is also for 4WD's only. Continue the walk along this track, it comes out on Pumicestone passage at Gallagher’s Point. Mosquitos are prevalent. In reaching this point the walk has taken a path through stands of Wallum, Banksia, Boronia, Acacias and Grass Trees. Careful observation may bring a Sea Eagle's nest into view. The bird will usually be seen flying around. In some of the paths off the main track, a variety of birds may be seen.

Bicentennial Gardens - Located near the Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Drive. About 200 metres south of the main entrance to the Arts Centre, there is a signboard showing the many short walks in the Gardens. Access is nearby, or from the Car Park at the Centre. The area is "wheel-chair" accessible, although the terrain is a little rough. A map of the walks is available from the Arts Centre at a small charge. For the interest of bird watchers about 90 species of birds have been sighted in this small area. The whole area is watered and maintained by volunteers.

Walk into Buckley's Hole Environment Park - This Park may be accessed via a track from the Boulevard. There is a park sign about 100 metres from the corner of the Boulevard and McDonald Street. Over 190 bird species have been recorded in this area, including Egrets, Cormorants, Moorhens, Spoonbills and even Black Swans. It is possible to make a pleasant round trip by walking along the beach around South Point to Red Beach. PLEASE NOTE: If walking and leaving a parked vehicle at Red Beach, it is recommended cover contents in vehicle and securely lockup.

Red Beach Tracks - Enter this area past the gate in Kendall Street. Walk eastward (toward Pacific Ocean) for about 25 minutes to meet Red Beach. Dolphins and the occasional Dugong may be seen here. A round trip along Red Beach back to Kendall Street may take about 1.5 hours. Rainbow Bee-Eaters may be nesting in the sand dunes.

Island Centre - Commencing from McMahon Street, (off First Avenue) there is a rough gravel road leading into the centre of the Island. Many hours can be spent walking through some of the last remaining heathlands in South East Qld.

(Walk A) Shortly after entering the gravel road, a track leading off to the right will provide about an hour's circuit around some delightful wildflowers. There are Boronias, Vanilla Lilies, Banksias and Milkmaids. A lovely display in season.

(Walk B) A sandy track about 25 metres from the end of McMahon Street, leads through the heathland. After about 25 minutes on this track, to the right is a water trench where Ospreys and White-chested Honey Eaters may be seen. Continuing around the water trench it comes out at First Avenue, Woorim. Past the water trench the heathland gives way to Banksias and Casuarinas.

B.I.E.P.A.'s aim is to ensure a balance between people and the environment. We hope you enjoy these walks and your stay on Bribie.

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