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Sandstone Point

About Sandstone Point

A beachside town positioned where Pumicestone Channel meets Deception Bay, just across the bridge from Bribie Island.

Sandstone Point is on the busy Bribie Island Road and is one of the fastest growing residential suburbs in the Moreton Bay Region.

Sandstone Point is the home to the popular Sandstone Point Hotel a picturesque dining, entertainment and events destination. Right next door is the Big4 Sandstone Point Holiday Park a popular features a family holiday destination.

Things to see and do in Sandstone Point

History of Sandstone Point

Originally known as Toorbul Point, the area was the site of an Allied amphibious training base during World War II.

Silver lining for dragon boat John
News / Sport
21 June 2026

Silver lining for dragon boat John

Sandstone Point’s John Butler, 72, helped Queensland claim silver and bronze at the Australian Dragon Boat Championships, narrowly missing gold after a thrilling finish at Lake Kawana.

What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
News / Local
21 June 2026

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
News / Local
21 June 2026

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
News / Local
21 June 2026

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.

Family Friendly Moreton Bay Beaches
News / Families
21 June 2026

Family Friendly Moreton Bay Beaches

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.

Top 5 places to grab a drink this summer
21 June 2026

Top 5 places to grab a drink this summer

We all love long summer days and what better way to do that than over a drink with family and friends. Options are limitless in Moreton Bay, whether it’s looking out over Pumicestone Passage, sitting in the southern hemisphere’s biggest bar or having a tipple at a top microbrewery.

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News / Local
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Site for region's first wildlife hospital

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Land deal is Australian first
News / Local
21 June 2026

Land deal is Australian first

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News / Local
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Crack down on illegal dumping

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Bribie man's $10,000 surprise
News / Local
21 June 2026

Bribie man's $10,000 surprise

A Bribie Island man has unwrapped a fabulous birthday gift – an Instant Scratch-Its ticket giving him $10,000 which will enable him to reunite with his son.

Put to test against world's best
News / Local
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New plans to lower apartment block
News / Local
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News / Local
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News / Local
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Setting sail for WinterBash

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Clubs celebrating $6.4m upgrade
News / Local
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Having 'whale' of a time at awards
News / Local
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