Attractions Karragarra Island - Holiday Gold Coast

ATTRACTIONS KARRAGARRA ISLAND QLD

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Coochie Boat Hire

Coochiemudlo Island, Coochiemudlo Island QLD 4184

Coochie Boat hire is located just 40 mins south of Brisbane and 40 mins north of the Gold Coast right on the beautiful sandy beach beside the jetty at Coochiemudlo Island, the jewel of Morton Bay.  Coochiemudlo Island is a subtropical paradise hidden right on the doorstep of Brisbane, with an enjoyable short 7 minute ferry ride from Victoria Point in the Redlands and you can have your toes in golden sands lapped by calm, clear waters where Turtles, Dugongs & Dolphins can be seen. Step back in time and feel the relaxed pace of Island life and enjoy a day on the beach. Elly & Dave are there ready & waiting to help  you, your family & friends have a fabulous fun filled, safe day on the beach & bay. 

Available for your enjoyment & hire any day of the week and on weekends are  our  great Tinnie &  awesome BBQ Boat BBQ/Party Pontoons (No Boat Licence Required).  A spot of fishing, spending quality fun time with family & friends & just putting around exploring our beautiful Coochiemudlo island, we are sure the whole family will enjoy a wonderful day on the bay.

Perhaps you might just want to kick back on the beach for a bit and watch the kids play around on some of our fun beach gear that is also available for hire.  A guaranteed kids favourite is  one of our  colourful Aqua Bikes & Paddle Boats or maybe a bit of a paddle around on one of our  single & double Kayaks.  For the more experienced kayakers circumnavigation of the island takes around 2 hours or for those that prefer a new challenge, you might want to try out one of our new Stand Up Paddle Boards.   Lots of fun for the whole family to try!

Redland Bay

Redland Bay, Redland Bay QLD 4165
Charming and friendly with a country ambience, Redland Bay is home to a close-knit resident population who welcome visitors. Situated at the southern end of the Redlands area, it is the departure point for the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. Regular passenger ferry and vehicular barge services depart from Redland Bay for the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. Sport is a popular pastime for locals and there's an 18-hole golf club, tennis courts, cricket oval, cycling and walking paths and, it's worth noting, one of the most picturesque and popular foreshore trails in the City. Markets are a popular attraction and there is a vibrant shopping and dining precinct popular with locals and visitors alike. A boat ramp also makes Redland Bay a popular launch access to Moreton Bay and its multitude of islands and secluded beaches....

Lamb Island Bed and Breakfast

143 Lucas Drive, Lamb Island QLD 4184
Lamb Island Bed and Breakfast is a beautifully appointed, split level, two bedroom cottage only metres from the sheltered waters of Southern Moreton Bay. Lamb Island is only one and a half hours from the Brisbane Central Business District, one hour from both Brisbane and Gold Coast Airports and just a short 20 minute ferry ride from Redland Bay. Relax with the peace and quiet in the private spa, enjoy the view and listen to the birds. Full cooked breakfast is included in the tariff and other meals and alcohol are also available....

Russell Island

Russell Island, Russell Island QLD 4184
Be greeted by an amazing mosaic masterpiece that will set the mood for your visit to Russell Island, the largest of the southern bay islands. For fishing, there's a jetty at the northern end of the island, with a nearby fenced swimming enclosure for cooling off on a hot day. High tide is best for swimming in tidal pools. This is an ideal spot for picnicking in the foreshore park adjacent to the small beach. Sandy Beach is also a fantastic spot for fishing or simply relaxing on the grass, with nearby picnic tables, barbecue area and toilets. Adventurers can take a walk around Rocky Point and spot some of the local wildlife. Go for a day trip or stay longer, venture in the freshwater wet heath area of Turtle Swamp, where the trees are home to dozens of species of birds and spring wildflowers are a pleasure to discover. The Southern Moreton Bay Islands beaches are to be enjoyed for their peaceful tranquillity, with early mornings and evenings delightful in their picture postcard beauty. ...
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Sirromet Wines

850 Mount Cotton Road, Redland Bay QLD 4165
Located at Mount Cotton, Sirromet is home to more than just premium wine.  A family owned and run winery, just a short drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast incorporates state of the art facilities, dining, wine tastings and a year-round calendar of entertainment.  In 2000, the cellar doors swung open to the public and is now recognised on the World stage, boasting over 880 awards for their exquisite wine collection which utilises traditional wine making methods along with new technology.  The finest quality of wines can be sampled directly from Sirromet’s Cellar Door or many enjoy a behind the scenes tour, giving you a fuller appreciation of the Granite Belt’s most famous drops.  The same philosophy Sirromet have in pursuit of winemaking excellence extends to the onsite restaurants, where you’ll find freshness and flavours with all menus prepared by executive and celebrity chef, Andrew Mirosch.    Restaurant Lurleen’s offers the ultimate fine dining experience, with Tuscan Terrace offering a more relaxed alfresco food experience both the perfect place to delight your senses surrounded by the rolling hills of the well-manicured Sirromet grounds.  With something onsite to suit the whole family, you’ll be truly amazed at what you discover at Sirromet.   
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Teerk Roo Ra National Park (Peel Island)

Teerk Roo Ra National Park, Peel Island QLD 4184
Teerk Roo Ra National Park (Peel Island) is a Moreton Bay island with beautiful beaches, significant cultural heritage values and natural conservation values, both terrestrial and marine. The 519 ha island is surrounded by mangroves, except for a sand beach on the southern side that forms Horseshoe Bay. Rich in cultural significance, Teerk Roo Ra is the only intact example of a multiracial lazaret in Australia. It opened in 1907, housing leprosy patients for the next 52 years. Prior to the lazaret, the island served as a quarantine station (1874 to the 1890s) and home for 'inebriates' (1910–1916). Boating and fishing are popular activities around the island. Both Horseshoe Bay and Platypus Bay provide clean, calm waters for swimming. The shipwrecks in Platypus Bay host a variety of marine life, providing a popular place for snorkelling. Ensure you have a dive flag visible when snorkelling to warn boats of your presence; the area around the wrecks is also used for boat mooring. Horseshoe Bay and Platypus Bay are the only parts of the island open to the public. The rest of the island is a restricted access area to help preserve its historic remains. ...
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Macleay Island (Jencoomercha)

39513 - Macleay Island QLD 4184
Macleay Island (Jencoomercha) has plenty to occupy a day trip or longer. Visit the bowls club with its stunning views across Moreton Bay, take an art class, play a round of golf, browse for local wares at the markets, visit one of the island cafes or simply relax on the beach with a book. There are several beaches for swimming and fishing, with barbecue facilities positioned in the island's beautiful coastal parks. For those looking to stay longer, there is a range of bed and breakfast and holiday house options available. Passenger and vehicle ferries to Macleay Island depart Redland Bay on Redlands Coast....
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Redland Bay

41927 - Redland Bay QLD 4165
Charming and friendly bayside suburb with a village ambience and sea breezes. Situated at the southern end of Redlands Coast and is the departure point for the Southern Islands. Regular passenger ferry and vehicular barge services depart from the Redland Bay Marina, Banana Street, Redland Bay. Sport is a popular pastime for locals and there's an 18-hole golf club, tennis courts, cricket oval, cycling and walking paths and, it's worth noting, one of the most picturesque and popular foreshore trails in the City. Markets are a popular attraction and there is a vibrant shopping and dining precinct popular with locals and visitors alike. A boat ramp also makes Redland Bay a popular launch access to Moreton Bay and its multitude of islands and secluded beaches and swimming enclosure....
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Lamb Island (Nguderoo)

41963 - Lamb Island QLD 4184
Lamb Island (Nguderoo) is located in southern Moreton Bay and can be accessed by passenger or vehicle ferry from Redland Bay (Talwalpin) in Redlands Coast. The peace and solitude of Lamb Island is hard to beat. Unwind in the natural environment and enjoy fishing, boating and kayaking. Just two kilometres by one kilometre, the island is perfect for those looking to explore by foot or bike. There is a park , swimming enclosure, playground, dog off-leash area, recreation clubhouse and general store....
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Victoria Point (Warrer Warrer)

42485 - Victoria Point QLD 4165
Victoria Point's abundance of parks and esplanades make it the perfect place for leisurely days spent strolling, swimming, cycling and enjoying a barbecue with family and friends. Whether your outdoor exploits include taking the kids for a dip at Thompson's Beach, trying your hand at paddle boarding, or enjoying a seaside picnic, the area is an oasis for alfresco activities. Jutting out into Moreton Bay, Victoria Point (Warrer Warrer) is the gateway to Coochiemudlo Island. There are regular ferry and barge services from the jetty on Masters Avenue and a boat ramp that provides easy access to the bay and surrounding attractions. If it's retail therapy or wining and dining you're after, the open-planned precinct at Victoria Point Lakeside offers a unique village style setting where you can dine, shop, and catch the latest blockbuster....
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Russell Island (Canaipa)

45285 - Russell Island QLD 4184
Be greeted by an amazing mosaic masterpiece that will set the mood for your visit to Russell Island (Canaipa), the largest of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. For fishing, there's a jetty at the northern end of the island, with a nearby fenced swimming enclosure for cooling off on a hot day. High tide is best for swimming in tidal pools. Free camping is also available for maximum of three nights. This is an ideal spot for picnicking in the foreshore park adjacent to the small beach. Sandy Beach is also a fantastic spot for fishing or simply relaxing on the grass, with nearby picnic tables, barbecue area and toilets. Adventurers can take a walk around Rocky Point and spot some of the local wildlife. Go for a day trip or stay longer, venture in the freshwater wet heath area of Turtle Swamp, where the trees are home to dozens of species of birds and spring wildflowers are a pleasure to discover. The Southern Moreton Bay Islands beaches are to be enjoyed for their peaceful tranquillity, with early mornings and evenings delightful in their picture postcard beauty....
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Bayview Conservation Area

Days Road, Redland Bay QLD 4165
The Bayview Conservation Area in Redlands Coast is an award-winning outdoor recreation reserve. With almost 1000 hectares of open forest, Melaleuca wetlands and more, it offers the perfect setting for exhilarating outdoor adventures from mountain biking and horse riding to bush walking, trail running or more leisurely nature walks in an inspiring bushland setting.  Mountain biking: Visit the park to enjoy around 60 kilometres of dedicated mountain bike tracks rated from easy to challenging to suit every skill level or take part in regular MTB events and competitions. Horse riding: Bayview is the perfect place for an inspiring ride. Bring your own horse, saddle up and wind your way along the extensive network of horse riding trails, plus make the most of the reserve amenities including horse hitching stations and drinking troughs. Bush walking, trail running and bird watching: Prefer your outdoor adventures on two feet? The reserve also offers shared trails that are just perfect for trail runners, bush walkers and birdwatchers.  The reserve is open 4am to 10pm daily. The main German Church Road entry/day use gate to the internal parking area and day use area facilities is open from 6am to dusk. Please ensure your vehicles are outside the gate before dusk. Due to current health advice on social distancing, please contact the business for the most up to date information....