Things To Do Places To Go
Visiting Osprey House in Groups
It would be appreciated if you wish to bring large groups, or groups of people needing assistance please contact Osprey House to make arrangements or ring (07) 3480 3902.
CREEC - Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre
Located on Rowley Road, Burpengary. This 18Ha site contains three regional ecosystems, and is home to an array of wildlife and plant species. Nestled in the heart of the site, is an Interpretive Environmental Centre, with displays depicting the natural surrounds, and a Community Nursery with Native Plants, and great local knowledge. The Grounds are accessible all year round, dawn to dusk. https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Environment/Environment-Centres/CREEC
Kumbartcho Sanctuary
A Sanctuary for Wildlife and Plants. Many animals may be observed here because of the variety of plant communities, the permanent water of the lagoon, and the nearby South Pine River, which serves as an important wildlife corridor.
https://www.kumbartcho.org.au/
MBRIT VISITOR INFORMATION: https://www.mbrit.au/business-guide/visitor-information-centres
MORETON BAY INFORMATION CENTRES
Ask a local about the area you are visiting! Recommendations from these Information centres will set you up.
https://www.visitmoretonbayregion.com.au/visitor-information-centres
VISIT THE REDCLIFFE MUSEUM
Celebrate the evolution of Redcliffe Peninsula's character, identity and discover its significance in Australian history. Reminisce about the heyday of seaside holidays and marvel at the vision and hard work needed to make the peninsula what it is today. https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Galleries-Museums/Locations/Redcliffe-Museum
TAKE A SELF GUIDED TOUR OF THE REDCLIFFE ART GALLERY
Discover an outstanding modern art gallery with high quality local and touring exhibitions, that offer a unique perspective on the Redcliffe Peninsula and the Moreton Bay Regions.
https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Galleries-Museums/Locations/Redcliffe-Gallery
VISIT THE OLD FIRE STATION COMMUNITY ART GALLERY :
https://redcliffeartsociety.com.au/
Brisbane Nature Tours
Take an Eco Car Tour with Brisbane Nature Tours
Brisbane Nature Tours gives you an amazing day out in nature. Anita guides small groups and offers a variety of tours. This ensures everyone will be able to enjoy and learn about nature. On offer are relaxing rainforest bushwalks, Mount Glorious to Mount Mee car Tours (including wine tasting), and a trip to North Stradbroke Island. There are also possibilities for half-day Tours to Bribie Island and a Coastal Tour with land and seabirds, mangroves, and kangaroos. Every tour includes plenty of photo opportunities and has an art addition. www.brisbanenaturetours.com
Rocks Cafe Griffin
1000 Dohles Rocks Road, Griffin, 4503. Open Monday to Friday 5:30am to 4pm. Weekends from 5:30am to 5:30pm.
Whale Watching
From June to October each year, depart Redcliffe Jetty with Brisbane Whale Watching and see the magical humpback giants in action. Cruise around the bay for four hours, enjoy lunch and commentary from skipper Kerry and her team of experts.
DOLPHIN WILD ISLAND CRUISES
Moreton Island Adventures and Sunset Cruises with Dolphin Wild Island Cruises
https://www.visitmoretonbayregion.com.au/directory/dolphin-wild-island-cruises
Queensland State Equestrian Centre
Book a casual horse ride or book for an event: https://www.qsec.com.au/Home
visit Pumicestone Passage
The channel runs 35km between Bribie Island and the Caboolture coastline, acting as a protected marine park and safe haven for wildlife. It’s popular with water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers – take a guided kayak tour, wind or kitesurf, go bird watching, pump for yabbies, hire a barbecue boat, float along on the Bribie Island Gondola or simply watch the magic of a sunset over the Glasshouse Mountains.
Drive over to Bribie Island
The only Queensland island connected to the mainland by bridge, Bribie Island is easy to access yet feels like a world away. An escape to the island is ideal for nature lovers, water sport enthusiasts and families alike.
Bribie Island Butterfly House
Butterflies bring a smile to everyone’s face so come along and enjoy the excitement of the world of the butterfly. Bribie Island Butterfly House is a wheelchair friendly facility. Butterfly House
Visit the Bribie Island Seaside Museum
Learn about the stories of Bribie and the people who shaped, lived and loved it at the Seaside Museum. Become acquainted with Matthew Flinders and his encounter at Skirmish Point. Reflect on the brilliant reclusive artist Ian Fairweather. Learn about the American troop occupation during World War II and get up close to the local bounty of the sea in the incredible fish collection of the Amateur Fishing Association of Queensland. Bribie Island Seaside Museum
Hire a kayak
Pumicestone Passage is gorgeous to look at, and even better to be out on. Hire a kayak from Bribie Hire Hut (they also rent stand up paddle boards, paddle boats, electric bikes and 'zegways') to enjoy the scenery from the water. Kayak
Explore the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre
This gallery is the heart of creativity and the arts on Bribie Island. Drop by the Banksia Beach building to see contemporary art, woodwork, pottery, fabric and glass work. Look out for market day at the centre. Bribie Island Community Arts Centre
Taste local wines at Ocean View Estates
Head into the hills and experience locally grown and produced wine and craft beer at Ocean View Estates. Drop by the cellar door for a tasting, linger over lunch or even make a weekend of it by staying at the on-site cottages.
https://www.oceanviewestates.com.au/
This mammoth annual music and cultural festival is one of the biggest of its type in Australia. Running for six days over the new year, Woodford is a magical award-winning event that features more than 2000 performers and 438 events with local, national and international talent fitting the bill.
Celebrate the bayside across three massive weekends each August and September with a huge program of free and ticketed events. Keep a keen eye out for the Redcliffe KiteFest, Bee Gees Way Dinner, Scarborough Sounds, JettyFiesta and Redcliffe Remembers events. Redcliffe Festival
The Abbey Festival
Every July, the Abbey Medieval Festival springs up a village of street performers, craftsmen, banquets and entertainment. History comes alive before your eyes with jousting tournaments, knighting ceremonies and dance and combat displays. It’s held on the site of the Abbey Museum, an excellent art and archaeology attraction open year-round that covers 500,000 years of human history. 2025 Festival dates will be announced soon.
Ride a horse to the pub
Saddle up to Slickers Horse Riding for the ride of a lifetime. Besides the regular style of trail rides around its Ocean View Road property (it’s called Ocean View for a reason), the family business also runs scenic trail rides to the local Crown Hotel pub in Dayboro, or the nearby winery Ocean View Estates. Giddy up!
Exciting kids pollination workshop with BugsEd
Next date: Saturday, 09 November 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Butterflies, bees and bugs - oh my! Join us for a buzzing good time with BugsEd’s educational presentation on pollinators. Discover why these tiny critters are a big deal for our planet. We’ll dive into the importance of the conservation of native pollinators and the environmental impacts they face. Did you know that 65% of all flowering plants and some seed plants need insects to pollinate them? Australian native trees and shrubs depend on insects to help them produce seeds and fruits. This ensures the survival and propagation of our native plant species.
There will be some cool preserved insects to check out and even a native beehive!
Our Australian native bees are the superheroes of the pollinating world! They make sure eucalyptus, angophoras, tea trees and other members of the Myrtaceae family get their pollen fix. Without these heroes, these plants would struggle to survive, which is bad news for the ecosystems they support! Don’t miss out on this un-bee-lievable adventure. Come along and become a pollinator protector today! Book Here!
When
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Saturday, 09 November 2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location
Osprey House, Dohles Rocks Road, Griffin, 4503