Bribie Island National Park Park

Address: Bribie Island National Park, Queensland

Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/bribie-island

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 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.

• 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.