Suburbs / Bribie Island

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
22 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
22 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
22 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
22 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
22 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
22 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

Raising cup of chai to 100 years
News / Local
22 June 2026

Raising cup of chai to 100 years

Putting long life and good health down to the fact she never drank, Murrumba Downs’ resident Priscilla (Ruth) Chamier has celebrated her 100th birthday at Bolton Clarke Retirement Aged Care.

Brisbane to Brendale in eight minutes!
News / Local
22 June 2026

Brisbane to Brendale in eight minutes!

Moreton Bay residents are now a step closer to the day when we take to the skies - and get an eight-minute taxi from Brisbane!

Liam's rematch or Aussie showdown
News / Local
22 June 2026

Liam's rematch or Aussie showdown

The sporting future of Liam Wilson, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, is starting to take shape despite the furore over Saturday’s world title fight in the US.

'Secrecy' claim over key grant program
News / Local
22 June 2026

'Secrecy' claim over key grant program

Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth wants the government to “end eight months of secrecy” over how much Moreton Bay Regional Council (MBRC) will get from a key grant program.

News / Local
22 June 2026

Region's worst road revealed

One of the Moreton Bay Region’s most popular tourist routes has been rated our most unroadworthy road.

Classic plan for start of historic race
News / Local
22 June 2026

Classic plan for start of historic race

A flotilla of classic cruisers looks set to join the start of the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race (B2G) and “chase” the main fleet along the Redcliffe shoreline.

Robbie's back and ready to Roar
News / Local
22 June 2026

Robbie's back and ready to Roar

Robbie Kruse, who went from Pine Rivers to the greatest stages in world football, has re-joined A-League Brisbane Roar and may be back in action tonight.

Wilson 'hungry' for world title
News / Local
22 June 2026

Wilson 'hungry' for world title

Liam Wilson, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, will have fans ringside in the US and at his home gym - where excitement is building among young boxers - supporting him tomorrow as he bids for a world title.

'Plum' book deal for new author Jack
News / Local
22 June 2026

'Plum' book deal for new author Jack

Standing under a plum tree provided the unlikely inspiration for the first book by Petrie author Jack Kavanagh.

Sophie strikes national gold in West
News / Local
22 June 2026

Sophie strikes national gold in West

Sophie Hebron was the toast of Albany Creek Swimming Club (ACSC) and our region after winning a national open water title off the coast of West Australia.