Do I need a permit to drive on Bribie Island beach?
Do I need a permit to drive on Bribie Island beach?
A vehicle access permit must be obtained before driving on Bribie Island, K’gari (Fraser Island), Mulgumpin (Moreton Island), Cooloola and Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) recreation areas—fees apply. All vehicles must be registered and have a valid permit.
Can you drive on Bribie at high tide?
NP&WS recommend that driving on the ocean beach be avoided for two (2) hours either side of high tide. Tidal information is available free from the Bribie Island Visitor Information Centre. The lagoons and creeks on the eastern side can overflow across the beach after heavy rain.
Do you need a 4WD on Bribie Island?
BRIBIE ISLAND NATIONAL PARK: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO. For me, the main attraction is Bribie Island National Park but to explore that, you will need a 4WD vehicle, or at the very least a soft roader.
What is the speed limit on Bribie beach?
50km/hr
50km/hr speed limit applies to all other beach travel. Bribie Island Recreation Area boundary extends to mean low water mark.
How much does it cost to drive on Bribie Island?
Driving on Woorim Beach is only permitted between certain areas and requires a permit. These permits can be obtained online on the Queensland National Parks website. At the time of writing this, they cost $47.85 for up to one week.
Can you drive on Rules Beach?
Rules Beach is the only beach left on the Discovery Coast on which you can legally drive a four wheel drive vehicle, and is the way to reach the mouth of Broadwater creek.
How do you get to Bribie beach?
Entry to the recreation area is from the northern end of White Patch Esplanade or from the Eighth Avenue carpark off North Street, Woorim. Once past the deep soft sand, there is an incredible stretch of beach that avid four-wheel-drivers can enjoy driving along.
How do you get over to Bribie Island?
There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane to Bribie Island by train, bus, taxi or car
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Caboolture station, platform 1.
- Take the line 640 bus from Caboolture station, stop B to Bribie Island Park ‘n’ Ride.
Are there sharks at Bribie Island?
The beach where the shark was found is a popular swimming spot on Bribie Island. While sharks are often spotted off shore, attacks and carcasses being washed up on the island are rare.
Can you walk around Bribie Island?
Bribie Island is the Moreton Bay region’s most accessible island. With a laid back attitude, it is a perfect location for a lazy weekend. It also has a great little 8 km beach walk that takes you from the west side of the island over to the seaward side. This is an easy walk along a beach.
Can you drive around Bribie Island?
Bribie Island is a glorious sand island that shelters the northern parts of Moreton Bay. Once past the deep soft sand, there is an incredible stretch of beach that avid four-wheel-drivers can enjoy driving along.
How do you get on the beach at Bribie?
Can You Drive 2 wheel drive on Bribie Island?
Two-wheel-drive (2WD) vehicles, trail bikes and motorbikes are prohibited from obtaining a vehicle access permit and entering the Bribie Island Recreation Area. Read 4WD with care for important information on 4WD safety and minimal impact driving.
How do I get to Bribie Island?
1 Speed limits 2 Getting to Bribie Island. The island can be reached via a road bridge from the Caboolture turn-off on the Bruce Highway. 3 Wheelchair access. There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities. Ocean Beach drive is open 24 hours a day. Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Where is the Ocean Beach Drive in Brisbane?
The Ocean Beach drive is in Bribie Island National Park and Recreation Area, 65km north of Brisbane. This drive takes you along the beach on the east coast of Bribie Island from south to north. From the bridge, follow the signposts to Woorim township on the east side of the island. The Ocean Beach drive starts at the end of North Street.
How long does it take to drive from Gold Coast to Bribie?
Our drive was about 2 hours North from the Gold Coast, to Bribie Island on the Sunshine Coast. We definitely expected a lot more traffic as this was the final day of the Queensland school holidays.
