Donnybrook
About Donnybrook
A small coastal town, which began as a small fishing community but has since developed into a minor tourist destination.
Fishing remains a popular activity in Donnybrook due to the close proximity of the Pumicestone Passage. The Passage is part of the Moreton Bay Marine Park and is frequented by dolphins, dugongs and turtles.
Donnybrook is serviced by two general stores, a caravan Park, a bowls club, a community hall
History of Donnybrook
In 1880s the Pumicestone Channel had rich oyster beds and the Moreton Bay Oyster Company established a depot on Donnybrook. The oyster beds petered out in the 1940s and silt deposits and ended any prospect of recovery.
What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
A full calendar of free community events is being rolled out for 2026, giving locals clarity on what’s happening and when.
New parks for school holidays
Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.
World-first vaccine for koalas
An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.
Dream becomes $1.7m reality at museum
Work has started on the $1.7m Abbey Museum Art Gallery and Café extension for paintings never put on display at the Caboolture attraction before. ** FREE TO READ **
"Shocked" to be unsung hero
Caboolture rugby coach Sione Lolohea was “shocked” to be named one of Australia's top 10 unsung sporting heroes in the Cadbury Volunteer Values Awards. ** FREE TO READ **
Landmark for $8m river project
The $8 million Caboolture River Rehabilitation Project has reached a major milestone.
The Latest
New servo plan for major road
Plans have been submitted for a new service station near one of Moreton Bay’s biggest visitor attractions.
Bridge is back - higher and stronger
The new $8.9 million White Patch bridge has been opened - more than two years after the only entrance to the area was washed away.
Classmates-turned-friends take top UniSC honour
What’s better than watching your friend graduate from the UniSC Moreton Bay, with a top academic honour? Standing beside them, doing the same thing!
Mini farm to close - and reopen
The Mini Farm Project will close its half-acre Samford site at the end of next month - and take up an “incredible opportunity”.
Upgrades finished on key road
Beachmere Road has now fully reopened after the completion of year-long upgrades costing $20.75 million.
Plans approved for new homemaker centre
A new homemaker centre is to be built in Moreton Bay after plans were approved for a high-profile 3.7-hectare site.
Big plans for Moreton Bay harbour
A Master Plan has been unveiled today with a long-term vision for one of Moreton Bay's busiest harbours. Check out details and graphic.
Mary's four-some Games challenge
Dayboro resident Mary Albrow, 80, is preparing to represent Queensland in four sports at next week’s Australian Transplant Games.
Laini signs for Roar
Laini Freier, who played junior and senior football in the Moreton Bay region, has signed for Brisbane Roar where she joins twin sister Sharn.
Hundreds hit water for DragonFest
The first Pumicestone DragonFest was a roaring success with double the number of expected entries and a history-making fleet.
