Moreton Bay Regional

North of Brisbane, Moreton Bay combines island getaways, beaches and national parks with hinterland retreats, culinary experiences and family-friendly adventures. There are also whale-watching opportunities and plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors. The region cannot be reduced to a single type of holiday: you can focus your trip on nature and activity, water-based pursuits, or museums and galleries.

Explore trails, water and nature

Moreton Bay has numerous recreational trails for bushwalking, mountain biking, cycling and horse riding. On Bribie Island, the Bicentennial Trails in the Bribie Island Recreation Area are suitable for walking. In D’Aguilar National Park, the trail at Jollys Lookout is suitable for walking, mountain biking and horse riding. These examples cater to different interests, without requiring you to settle on just one way to get active.

The rail trails also offer practical options for active days: the Caboolture to Wamuran Rail Trail is suitable for walking and cycling. The Ferny Grove to Samford Rail Trail is 11 kilometres one way and ends in Samford Village. It is suitable for mountain biking, cycling, horse riding and walking. When planning your day, you can use the straightforward 11-kilometre distance to decide whether this trail suits your plans.

If you’d like to spend time on the water, Pumicestone Passage in the Bribie Island National Park and Recreation Area has popular spots for boating and fishing. Nearby, Moreton Bay Marine Park encompasses offshore reefs, islands, internationally significant wetlands, seagrass meadows and sandy beaches. Brisbane Whale Watching offers encounters with whales in Moreton Bay, Brisbane, aboard the “Eye-Spy”.

Museums and art with stories of their own

Bribie Island Seaside Museum is dedicated to the history of Bribie Island. Its topics also include stories about the island’s significant role during the Second World War. Immersive and interactive exhibitions, events and workshops round out its offerings. The museum is particularly well suited to a stay where you’d like to learn about the island’s history as well as enjoy nature and activities.

Redcliffe Museum focuses on the people, places, significant moments and stories that have shaped the historic coastal town of Redcliffe. These include First Nations stories about language and culture. Redcliffe Art Gallery displays works by local, emerging and established Australian artists across four exhibition spaces. It regularly holds artist-led workshops in its studio; drop-in or booked tours can extend your visit to the exhibitions.

Caboolture Regional Art Gallery has its own distinctive focus: its exhibition program features significant Australian and international artists. Artist talks, workshops, tours and family-friendly activities take place there throughout the year. This gives culture lovers a range of ways to engage with art and stories—from a museum visit to a workshop.

Culinary discoveries and choosing your accommodation

Basilea Farm offers hands-on learning experiences, tastings of fresh produce from the farm and a culinary demonstration. Featured produce includes culinary herbs, premium leafy greens and edible flowers. This makes a visit interesting for travellers who want to explore not only attractions on their trip, but also food and how it is used.

When choosing a holiday rental in Moreton Bay Regional, the experiences you have planned can help guide your decision: would you like to explore trails on foot or by bike, spend time on the water, or visit museums and galleries? Moreton Bay is served by major highways. The region is also accessible from Brisbane Airport by public transport, including buses and trains. Use these travel options alongside your own holiday priorities to decide which places will shape your trip.

For further orientation, you can also find Stony Creek and Whiteside.

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