FRIDAY 8.07.2016: First stop was at Bribie Island (population: 16,209) for lunch. Bribie Island is the smallest and most northerly of three major sand islands forming the coastline sheltering the northern part of Moreton Bay. Bribie Island is 34 kilometres long, and 8 kilometres at its widest. Bribie Island hugs the coastline and tapers to a long spit at its most northern point near Caloundra, and is separated from the mainland by Pumicestone Passage.
Had planned to take a dip in the beautiful ocean, but alas "Nude Bathing" was prohibited! The ocean side of the island is somewhat sheltered from prevailing winds by Moreton Island and associated sand banks and has only a small surf break. Most of the island is uninhabited national park and forestry plantations. The southern end of the island has been intensively urbanised as part of the Moreton Bay Region. Purchased fish and chips from the "Crab Pot" - have to be the best we have eaten in a long time. Must say though, we had expected Bribie island to be much smaller and less developed, but tourists rule. Next port of call - Beerburrum.
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