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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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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Police hold special day for Archie
News / Local
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Police hold special day for Archie

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Green light for 400-home development
News / Local
7 June 2026

Green light for 400-home development

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Calls growing to help homeless
News / Local
7 June 2026

Calls growing to help homeless

The homeless crisis in Moreton Bay region has come to a head with a major protest and site eviction on the same day, less than 4km apart.

Free walk-in centres to open
News / Local
7 June 2026

Free walk-in centres to open

Three new free walk-in Medicare Mental Health Centres (MMHCs) are to open in the Moreton Bay region from July.

All smiles after bagging $440,000
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7 June 2026

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Tourist park plans revealed
News / Local
7 June 2026

Tourist park plans revealed

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Drivers warned after rise in claims

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Repairing unsafe car parks - for free
News / Local
7 June 2026

Repairing unsafe car parks - for free

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Work starts on $2m bike trails, skate parks
News / Local
7 June 2026

Work starts on $2m bike trails, skate parks

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Make wreath for Anzac Day
News / Local
7 June 2026

Make wreath for Anzac Day

Veterans and their families in the Moreton Bay region are being invited to make wreaths which they can take and lay at their local Anzac Day service.