Located on the western side of Bribie Island, adjacent to the Pumicestone Passage, Bongaree is surrounded by the suburbs of Bellara, Sandstone Point and Woorim.
This bayside suburb is a picturesque destination for locals and visitors alike. Bongaree Beach is popular with families thanks to the gentle waters and shallow areas its ideal for parents with toddlers looking for a day at the beach. The waterfront hosts a number of picnic shelters perfect for picnics and BBQs to complement your day at the beach.
The Bongaree Jetty offers ideal fishing conditions, the water deepens to about 7.5m and is the main thoroughfare for a huge variety of fish. At any time you could encounter mulloway, juvenile snapper, bream, flathead, cod, parrot and Moses perch, to name a few.
Key local amenities include the Bribie Island Seaside Museum, Bribie Island Library, Bribie Island State School and Bribie Island State High School.
Things to do and see in Bongaree, Bribie Island
The first European to reach Bribie Island was Matthew Flinders in 1799. There is evidence that Bongaree was named after Matthew Flinders’ Aboriginal companion, Bungaree.
The SS Koopa started Island tourist trips in 1911, and by the 1920's thousands came to Bribie Island to camp and fish.
Local News • 6-3-2022 • Nick Crockford
Design is progressing to upgrade the Caboolture-Bribie Island Rd and Regina Ave intersection at Ningi.…
Local News • 19-2-2022 • Nick Crockford
Beachmere's Ellana Pierce, who designs swimwear made from recycled finishing nets, is a finalist in a national competition for aspiring young female entrepreneurs…
Local News • 18-2-2022 • Nick Crockford
Work will start this month on plans to revitalise the Beachmere foreshore and “put it back on the map as a destination”.…
Local News • 22-6-2021 • Nick Crockford
When a Bribie Island man checked his Keno ticket at his local bowls club and realised he’d won a $326,000 prize, the place erupted in cheers.…
Local News • 11-6-2021 • Nick Crockford
Bribie residents will receive a road safety boost with the Federal Government giving $472,000 for a new crossing under the 2021–22 Black Spot Program.…
Residents in the Moreton Bay Region’s coastal areas should be prepared for the highest tides of the year, which are predicted for this week.…
Residents on Bribie Island have improved access to services such as Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support after today’s opening of a Services Australia Agent.…
Unitywater has unveiled the winning artwork for Beachmere Water Tower, as chosen by the local community.…
You’ve come to the right place for romantic, adventurous, or budget, couples road trips from Brisbane this Valentine’s Weekend in Moreton Bay Region. …
Moreton Bay Regional Council’s community consultation team will be visiting coastal locations in February, so residents can have their say on how to protect and manage the region’s beaches and waterways.…
It’s time to zinc up, slap on those thongs and pull out your green and gold or red, white and blue to mark 2021 Australia Day in the Moreton Bay Region.…
Dust off the cobwebs and begin the new year in style – with so much on our doorstep there’s no excuse for starting 2021 like a sloth! Whether it’s a cheeky brunch, a beachside stroll or lunch at a hinterland eatery, there’s sure to be something to suit your style.…
With the temperature heating up, beaches are the perfect escape for families to enjoy a fun filled family day out. Luckily we have some of the best beaches north Brisbane so you don't have to travel very far to enjoy a dip at the beach. …
Numbering around a thousand, the butterflies that call this sanctuary home are protected and bred to bring vitality back to the many species that help pollinate wildflowers and crops, attract birds and beneficial insects.…
Located 65kms north of Brisbane, Buckley’s Hole Conservation Park is a slice of bird watching paradise on the smallest of the islands in the Moreton Bay Region. Bribie Island is the only Moreton Bay Island accessible by car via the iconic Bribie Island Bridge.…
Red Beach is 8km of doggie heaven, designed to let your pooch run, swim and play off-leash to their hearts content. Nestled between the surf side of Woorim Beach and the calm waters of Bongaree, Red Beach is the number one Bribie Island dog beach. …
Located north east of Bongaree, Ernest Sendell park is a small but charming park ideal for young children. The park is surrounded by trees providing shade during the day. The kids will love to play on the park's range of climbing equipment, take turns on the slide or swings. …
Bongaree Beach is a favourite Bribie Island destination for both locals and visitors in the Moreton Bay Region.…
The Bribie Island area includes Banksia Beach, Bellara, Bongaree, Welsby, White Patch, Woorim, Beachmere, Donnybrook, Meldale, Toorbul, Godwin Beach, Ningi and Sandstone Point.…
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