Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park
Park Queensland island national park protecting coastal habitat
Just off Queensland’s coast, the Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park includes tidal flats, mangroves and sandy coves. Day-trippers and boaters visit for kayaking, birdwatching, fishing and short island walks from Brisbane.
Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park is a Queensland national park protecting a series of islands and surrounding tidal habitats in Moreton Bay, off the coast of Brisbane. The park conserves mangroves, sandflats and seagrass beds that support shorebirds and marine life.
The islands and adjoining intertidal areas are valued for birdwatching, fishing from boats, and observing coastal ecosystems such as mangroves and seagrass beds. Low-tide reveals extensive mudflats used by migratory and resident shorebirds, and the park is important for coastal biodiversity.
The park was established by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service to protect Moreton Bay’s island and intertidal habitats and to limit development on key conservation sites.
The park is located in southern Moreton Bay, off Brisbane’s southeastern coast, within the marine and island environment that forms part of the Bay’s protected area network.
- Access and facilities: Many of the islands are protected for their mangrove, intertidal and seabird habitats; there are no major visitor facilities and most access is by private boat or organized tour.
How to Get to Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park #
Regular passenger ferries and private boat services run from Cleveland (Redland Bay) and other nearby marinas. Many islands require boat access; check Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service information for permitted landing sites and schedules.
Tips for Visiting Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park #
- Use the Southern Moreton Bay Islands ferry services from Cleveland (Redland Bay) rather than private boats for predictable schedules.
- Bring cash; small island stores and public-boat operators sometimes prefer it.
- The southern islands are habitat for migratory shorebirds - keep to marked trails and use viewing platforms.
Best Time to Visit Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park #
Autumn through spring offers the most comfortable weather and best water conditions for boating and wildlife viewing.
Weather & Climate near Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park #
Southern Moreton Bay Islands 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 10°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1416 mm/year), wettest in February.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (167 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm).
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