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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.

The Latest

Bella wins trip-of-a-lifetime
News / Local
21 June 2026

Bella wins trip-of-a-lifetime

Bray Park student Isabella Rossow has won a field trip-of-a-lifetime with the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) – and a chance to meet her sporting heroes this week..

News / Local
21 June 2026

Huge boost for community groups

Community and not-for-profit groups in this region will share more than $468,000 from the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Connecting over chat and cuppa
News / Local
21 June 2026

Connecting over chat and cuppa

Easter came early for retirement village residents and school students after building intergenerational friendships in the spending the year’s first term.

How Graham draws inspiration
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21 June 2026

How Graham draws inspiration

Bolton Clarke Bongaree Retirement Village resident Graham Forsyth first studied art at school and took up a paintbrush again to challenge himself in retirement.

Plans lodged for 'multiple dwellings'
News / Local
21 June 2026

Plans lodged for 'multiple dwellings'

Plans have been submitted for a new 15-unit development on Prince Edward Parade in Scarborough.

Timely boosts for Dolphins' derby clash
News / Local
21 June 2026

Timely boosts for Dolphins' derby clash

Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has welcomed the return of winger Edrick Lee for tomorrow’s derby against the Cowboys - and praised a rising star.

Historic day for region's new uni
News / Local
21 June 2026

Historic day for region's new uni

The first UniSC Moreton Bay foundation students have graduated, three years after the University of the Sunshine Coast campus opened in Petrie. PICTURE GALLERIES

News / Local
21 June 2026

Comiskey Group sells hotel

Beachmere Hotel has changed hands after 14 years with the Comiskey Group - the family-owned hospitality company which is based in this region.

Medals and pbs for Redcliffe
News / Local
21 June 2026

Medals and pbs for Redcliffe

Redcliffe Leagues swimmers have been among the medals and personal best times at two major championships - with the prospect of more to come on the Gold Coast next week.

"Calm" Kodi set for Cowboys test
News / Local
21 June 2026

"Calm" Kodi set for Cowboys test

Dolphins' injury-hit squad is looking to bounce back to top form for Friday’s state derby at North Queensland Cowboys.