Top Brisbane Adventures That Everyone Will Enjoy
There are many little islands, along the bay of Moreton, set between the mainland and North Stradbroke Island. since these islands are in close vicinity to city, of Brisbane, many resident travel to the city daily.
Named for its red cliffs Coochie Mudlo Island is the perfect place for family swimming and boating. In July you can enjoy a re-enactment festival of how Matthew Flinders landed there 200 years ago. You can also dine at Matthew Flinders Caf, year round, and admire the bay views. Ferry and barge services leave from Victoria Point.
With a population of over 3000, and growing, Russell Island is the largest of the Moreton bay Islands. It is the popular place for a weekend getaway and retired living. The island has shops, a supermarket, cafe, a hotel, and homes to rent for your holiday. the smallest of the islands is Lamb Island, although this is a small island, 2km by 1km, it has the biggest view. Other islands include Macleay Island, population 2500, Kangarra Island, smallest of the inhabited islands. Kangarra Island is a quiet spot without shops so when visiting be sure to bring your picnic.
The most interesting of the islands is St. Helena Island. This island was, at first, hunting grounds for the local tribes. then in 1828 an Aborigine, named Napoleon was brought here after becoming to troublesome a his jail on the North Stradbroke Island.
Overcrowding in mainland prisons, forty years later, made the government turn St Helena Island into a disciplinary settlement. Rain forest’s were cleared for timber and to prevent escapes, in 65 years there were only 3, gardens were planted and houses built. Prisoners were taught a trade and were paid for their labor. in 1933 the last of the inmates left. When touring the island you will find the stone houses, and the Deputy Superintendents house, are museums filled with photographs from the prison era.
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