Explore Moreton Bay Region with Brisbane Minibus Charter
Moreton Bay Region is a natural playground that provides you with everything you need from stunning natural attractions to luxury accommodation. Immerse yourself in the local culture, get in touch with the wildlife, visit the weekly markets, and even uncover some of Australia’s best kept secrets.
Families will find countless activities to entertain the kids, and couples are able to escape on romantic getaways on a budget. Day-trippers can still fit in plenty even when travellers spent weeks exploring Moreton Bay Region’s seaside spots and hinterland trails. Remember to charter a minibus with a driver if you are planning for group travel to explore Moreton Bay Region.
D’Aguilar National Park
Here’s a trip where you can go up to the mountain and down to the sea. Navigate through the park’s bush tracks as mountain air invigorates your skin. Take your time and admire each towering rock formation, bank of native ferns and moss-covered log that you encounter along the walking trails in the park. You may consider a picnic in the dappled sunshine and spot Moreton Bay, Glasshouse Mountains and even the Brisbane City from the various lookouts.
After that, you can head out to the sea and meet the Brisbane whales, do keep an eye for dugongs and dolphins in the waters too! If you are enjoying a family day out, you can also visit the park on Redcliffe’s foreshore and Settlement Cove Lagoon. Enjoy the scenic view of the protected swimming lagoon as the kids slip down the slides in the children’s area and splash beneath the waterfalls.
Redcliffe
The red sand fringed peninsula, once a top seaside holiday destination is enjoying a renaissance, all thanks to the rediscovery of its charm by a world famous pop group. Redcliffe is the place to enjoy the sun, sand and surf, and you should advantage of its buzzing restaurant and café scene.
Bee Gees Way, the popular outdoor museum, has helped to put Redcliffe on the map with many adding it to their travel bucket list. Besides Bee Gees Way, some other tourist hotspots are also Suttons Beach, Settlement Cove Lagoon, Redcliffe Jetty and the Jetty markets. Not forgetting Scarborough Boat Harbour, as you can sample seafood fresh from the trawlers!
Samford Lakes
Samford Lakes is a picturesque and hilly area which is home to some of the most magical little villages. It boasts of a great playground, barbecue facilities and is a day-tripper’s paradise with its local produce and gift shops as well as its interesting café scene. Other popular attractions in the precinct include John Scott Park which is a frequent venue for cultural and community activities as well as Samford Valley Historical Museum. Samford Lakes has romantic function centres and venues nestled in the rainforest, making it a popular wedding venue also.
Bribie Island
Bribie Island is popular with families, water sports enthusiasts, and nature lovers as it is easily accessible, being one of the two islands which is connected to the mainland by bridge in Queensland. It projects a carefree community feel with the surf beaches and calm bay beaches. Some of the visitor’s favourite spots have been consolidated below:
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- Pumicestone Passage, being a protected marine park, is a safe haven for wildlife. Visitors can enjoy bird watching, pump for yabbies, watch the magic of a sunset over the Glasshouse Mountains or take a guided kayak tour here.
- Bribie beaches offer the best of both worlds for beach lovers. On the eastern side of the island, Woorim Beach provides white sandy stretches for four wheel driving to surfside fun. While on the western side of the island, the beaches are favoured spots for families with their picnic and barbecue facilities and come complete with play areas with calm swimming spots for kids. End the visit with an education tour in the seaside museum where you can learn about the stories and people who lived and shaped Bribie.
- You can discover fine arts and priceless antiques in Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology, experience scenes from plague-ridden towns, knights and manors, Rome’s iron legion and Europe’s golden age of exploration and the Industrial Revolution, all in the museum located in Bribie!
Pelican Park
Overlooking Bramble Bay, this expansive park offers two fenced playgrounds, a liberty swing, a bike path, a stretch of beach and lots of pelicans! It is an ideal location to enjoy a barbecue or picnic with your family. Keep your kids entertained with the playgrounds which consist of many family-friendly amenities.
All in all, Brisbane is a wonderful family holiday spot, catering to travellers with their family, friends and even those on romantic travel. Do not forget to check out our minibus charter services if you would like to visit many of the various holiday spots in Moreton Bay Region!