Bribie Island Questions

[rockinj]

Hi everyone. I have some questions about Bribie if anyone would be kind enough to help. I have searched old threads but found info that only helps if you know the area.
Hubby has the Friday off for the Show Holiday that we get for the Ekka here in the South Burnett and sprung the suggestion on me last night that we go to Bribie for the weekend.
He will leave Friday morning and take the Flamingo and I will leave after work Friday and take the boat. (Lol, two cars three hours each way  we must be mad!)
My questions are;
Where is there to stay? Do we play it safe and stay at a caravan park or are there other camping options?
Can we launch the boat close to the caravan park if this is the only camping option.
We have not been to Bribie so have NO idea what is on offer so apologise if these questions seem silly.
He also suggested that we drive down this weekend for a 'scouting' trip so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[gutters]

Bribie Island is fantastic, we go there quite often. We do stay in the National Park and access to the camp sites are 4wd only not sure if that is an issue for you or not.

Information on the National Parks camp sites can be found here  - http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/bribie-island/camping.html

Can't help with caravan parks as we don't visit them, but I'm sure someone will be along to provide you some info on the options on Bribie Island.

[jetcrew]

there are 3 van parks to choose from

1  Woorim - This si a big park and not to bad although close to the surf beach it will be a 12-15min drive to launch the boat over the other side of the island so not my choice if you want to do some boating

2  Along the esplande is the other camp ground - it gets very packed but is in a prime spot like across the road from the boat ramp and shops etc..this would be very good for the boat is on calm side of island.

3  Across from sandstone point hotel just prior to the bridge is another van park, it has 2 boat ramps and the marina just there, although not tech on the island it is a good spot for boaties as there are 2 ramps and your in the water in secxonds without to many crowds , walk distance toi the best pub in the area too.


Camping

On the surf beach at woiorim - no good if you want to take the boat

Poverty point - ok if you have a very small boat but no good if you cant carry it sort of thing

My advice would be either van park 2 or 3 with 2 having a nice feel and good location along the esplanade you cant go wrong and then scope out the others for your next trip.

Hope that helps somewhat

jet      

[rockinj]

Thanks Jet and Gutters!!

This info is exactly what I was after. I would love to camp on the beach but the convenience of launching the boat make the van parks sound like the way to go.

Van Park 2 or 3 sound pretty good. Perhaps 2 would be better for the young one to have a swim?

Thank you for the info, local knowledge is greatly appreciated.
 

[Green rv]

yep poverty is a good spot we have anchored at times 18' and 24' boats there  with no problems.
boat ramp is not far from the bridge and pub
the tide goes out a fair way probably 50-70 meters and quite muddy for the last 20 meters or so.
4wd access and permits are required
mozzies can be bad so take the coils ect
fires permitted

the kids and I free on sunday for a drive if you would like a guide   

edit in fact i might go anyway boy wonder has been bugging me for a fish
 
Adam

[rockinj]

Thank you so much Adam for the offer!! I will check with hubby what day he had planned.

 

[rockinj]

2  Along the esplande is the other camp ground - it gets very packed but is in a prime spot like across the road from the boat ramp and shops etc..this would be very good for the boat is on calm side of island.

Jet, or others, I can't find anything on the internet about this camping area. Does it have a name? It sounds like a good first time visit place to camp with the boat.

Thanks again for the replies.

[Rumpig]

2  Along the esplande is the other camp ground - it gets very packed but is in a prime spot like across the road from the boat ramp and shops etc..this would be very good for the boat is on calm side of island.

Jet, or others, I can't find anything on the internet about this camping area. Does it have a name? It sounds like a good first time visit place to camp with the boat.

Thanks again for the replies.

my guess is Theo is talking about the Bongaree Caravan Park, but best let him confirm that

[jetcrew]

Rumpig is on the money ,

here is the link I was just to lazy before to find it LOL..

First time trips to a region need to have high and low water access as a minimum IMHO  if taking your boat, as Green RV said you can with good knowledge and permitting tides use a boat from poverty ..

but for ease of use and a good first time trip Bongaree gets my nod.

https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/bongaree/

Jet

[rockinj]

Thanks Jet and Rumpig, you're both legends!
 Now to see if they have any sites available for that weekend!!

[Beachman]

Unless you have a big boat and planning on fishing offshore, leave the boat at home and camp on the ocean side camping area and fish off the beach. In my opinion, on average I do just as well off the beach as I do in the Bribie passage in our boat.

[Green rv]

Unless you have a big boat and planning on fishing offshore, leave the boat at home and camp on the ocean side camping area and fish off the beach. In my opinion, on average I do just as well off the beach as I do in the Bribie passage in our boat.

i heard recently that fires are now permitted on surfside (in rings provided) is this true???

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[Beachman]

You heard correct as fires are now allowed. I think they got sick of every 2nd person having illegal fires all around the camp sites leaving charcoal in the sand, so now they have provided fire rings.

[Green rv]

You heard correct as fires are now allowed. I think they got sick of every 2nd person having illegal fires all around the camp sites leaving charcoal in the sand, so now they have provided fire rings.

ops should keep that a secret do not want it getting too popular
as with poverty point horrid ugly spot full of yahoos

 
Adam

[rockinj]

Thanks again for the insider info. I have been able to book at Bongaree despite their website saying they were booked out that weekend so that's exciting. Thanks Beachman about the fishing tip - it would save fuel too!
I will pass on that info to HWMBO and see how we go.

[Foo]

Mozzies won't be a problem this time of the year. 

Foo

[Foo]

Thanks again for the insider info. I have been able to book at Bongaree despite their website saying they were booked out that weekend so that's exciting. Thanks Beachman about the fishing tip - it would save fuel too!
I will pass on that info to HWMBO and see how we go.

You will be very close to food places there also as well as the RSL = about 1klm. If a SW is blowing, it will make things interesting for you with launch and retrieval of the boat. 

Foo

[StrvnMrvn]

You heard correct as fires are now allowed. I think they got sick of every 2nd person having illegal fires all around the camp sites leaving charcoal in the sand, so now they have provided fire rings.

You little rippa!!!

Now I have somewhere to go and test out the new ute setup and camp with a fire!!!

[rockinj]

Thanks everyone for your tips. It looks like a weekend to look forward to.

Adam, thanks so much for your offer of a guide. We are tied up fencing now so are unable to come down for a drive.

At least the new fences will mean we can go away that weekend with less animals to worry about feed wise. 

[Green rv]

was going to do a day trip to poverty ,had a change of plan and ended driving up bribie beach sunday morning for the day with the kids
had a bbq lunch (snags not fish), kids had a swim and a play. nice and relaxing for me 

heaps of action it the water but not much wanted to bit the hook   
loads of traffic on the beach to (got to watch out for the nissans speeding/racing doing donuts )

 
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[Beachman]

We woke up Sunday and considered Bribie seeing it was such a perfect morning weather wise, but unfortunately jobs around the house won out.   

[rockinj]

was going to do a day trip to poverty ,had a change of plan and ended driving up bribie beach sunday morning for the day with the kids
had a bbq lunch (snags not fish), kids had a swim and a play. nice and relaxing for me 

heaps of action it the water but not much wanted to bit the hook   
loads of traffic on the beach to (got to watch out for the nissans speeding/racing doing donuts )

 
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That looks awesome!!!

Quick question - where do I get permits from? I assume I will need a fishing permit and also a beach driving permit. Internet or local store?

Thanks.

[Green rv]

That looks awesome!!!

Quick question - where do I get permits from? I assume I will need a fishing permit and also a beach driving permit. Internet or local store?

Thanks.

i book my 4wd permit online at parks q http://parks.nprsr.qld.gov.au/permits/;jsessionid=SwTNlw1UjK0oZ0d69MQoB8UpvfBEzQNF0EjxVTIO1WcZZ7LrW9-C!-890227416

 
Adam


you can also get them from one of the caravan parks at   https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/general.aspx?id=666
no fishing permit required just bait

[rockinj]

 

[Beachman]

On the road into Bribie Island there is a bait shop on the left hand side that sells beach permits, plus go can get some fresh worms at the same time for some bait.