Bribie Island National Park

Park Coastal national park protecting dunes and wetlands

A protected coastal park on Bribie Island with sandy beaches, coastal heath, wetlands and dunes; popular for beach driving, birdwatching, fishing and camping.

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Bribie Island National Park is a protected area on Bribie Island in Queensland, Australia, preserving coastal dune systems, heath and maritime vegetation. The park safeguards sections of the island’s more natural shoreline and habitat.

The park contains sandy beaches, dune systems and pockets of coastal forest and mangrove that support shorebirds and native fauna; visitors use walking tracks and beach access points for birdwatching and coastal recreation. The park forms part of the broader Bribie Island environment, with marine and terrestrial habitats in close proximity.

The area was set aside to protect the island’s remnant coastal ecosystems and to provide public access to natural shorelines; management is by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. The park boundaries protect sensitive dune and mangrove areas while allowing vehicle and pedestrian access at designated points.

The park sits on Bribie Island off the southeast Queensland coast, linked to the mainland by the Bribie Island Bridge. It lies north of the Brisbane metropolitan area and is part of the coastline along the Pumicestone Passage and the Coral Sea.

  • Access: Reached by road across the Bribie Island Bridge from the mainland; the park occupies the island's more natural northern and eastern shorelines.
  • Highlights: Important for coastal habitats including sand dunes, coastal heath and mangroves; good for birdwatching and shoreline walks.
Bribie Island National Park
Bribie Island National Park, Queensland
-26.9717, 153.1008

How to Get to Bribie Island National Park #

Bribie Island is connected to the Queensland mainland by the Bribie Island Bridge from the Bruce Highway corridor. The national park has multiple access points-drive to the designated car parks and follow marked trails. Public buses serve the island’s township; from there local roads and park signage guide visitors.

Tips for Visiting Bribie Island National Park #

  • Use marked tracks to protect fragile heathland and to avoid getting lost-the park has many intersecting trails.
  • Check for park alerts about cultural site protections if visiting Aboriginal-managed areas within the park.
  • Best birdwatching in early morning near creeklines-carry a local bird checklist.

Best Time to Visit Bribie Island National Park #

A protected national park on Bribie Island, Queensland-coastal dunes, wetlands, and native wildlife; managed by Queensland Parks.

Summer
Dec-Feb · 22-30°C
Warm and humid; stinger season requires caution when swimming.
Autumn/Winter
Mar-Aug · 15-25°C
Drier weather and comfortable for camping and walking.
Spring
Sep-Nov · 18-26°C
Wildflowers and bird activity increase; pleasant for exploration.

Weather & Climate near Bribie Island National Park #

Climate

Bribie Island National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1450 mm/year), wettest in February.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°

Weather

186 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (214 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 28°

Weather

214 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°

Weather

159 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 26°

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 23°

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 27°

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 28°

Weather

148 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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