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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
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

Big plans for prime Redcliffe block
News / Local
22 June 2026

Big plans for prime Redcliffe block

Plans have been submitted for a new nine-storey development right in the heart of Redcliffe, just metres from the beach front.

Gold-en finish at Queensland titles
News / Local
22 June 2026

Gold-en finish at Queensland titles

Southern Cross swimmers finished 2022 with a host medals at the McDonald’s Queensland Championships in Brisbane.

Disbelief at Instant Scratch-Its win
News / Local
22 June 2026

Disbelief at Instant Scratch-Its win

A Burpengary man was left in a state of disbelief after scratching a top prize of $1000 a week for five years on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket.

Call for action after grades fall
News / Local
22 June 2026

Call for action after grades fall

The health of Moreton Bay Region’s three main catchments - and across South-East Queensland - has fallen sharply, leading a peak environmental body to warn: “It is time to sit up and take action”.

Human turtle leads Bribie campaign
News / Local
22 June 2026

Human turtle leads Bribie campaign

A giant human turtle has been created to raise awareness of the summer nesting season at Woorim on Bribie Island.

Pool heating on mayor's wish list
News / Local
22 June 2026

Pool heating on mayor's wish list

The region’s major swimming pools have had significant upgrades ahead of summer - and the mayor wants more, especially for those with disability. Pool-by-pool graphics

Region's projects helping Unitywater's zero target
News / Local
22 June 2026

Region's projects helping Unitywater's zero target

Three projects in the Moreton Bay Region are helping Unitywater towards its target of net zero nutrients diverted or offset from waterways by 2050.

Join mission to save vision
News / Local
22 June 2026

Join mission to save vision

Residents across the region are being asked to return any unwanted, old prescription or unused glasses to Specsavers and help restore sight to those most in need.

Max 'flys' to double gold
News / Local
22 June 2026

Max 'flys' to double gold

Max Cunningham has led the medal charge for Rothwell-based Grace Swimming at this week’s Queensland Championships in Brisbane.

Smith lands top performance award
News / Local
22 June 2026

Smith lands top performance award

Cameron Smith, who learned to play golf at Wantima Country Club in Brendale, last night added another award to his remarkable collection in 2022.